Skip the intro: (15:30)How well do you know your friends?Skylar Neese (16) went missing from her West Virginia home in July 2012. She was last seen on CCTV, sneaking out of her bedroom window and getting into a grey sedan. Investigators eventually focused on Skylar’s two close friends, Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf. Through tips, confessions, and evidence collected from digital communications, it emerged that the two girls had plotted and carried out Skylar’s murder. Students at the high school that the girls attended had heard Shelia and Rachel planning the murder but did not report it as they thought it was a joke. Shelia and Rachel would both be arrested and charged with Skylar’s murder. When asked about their motive, Rachel said “We just didn’t like her” and that they “didn't want to be friends with her anymore".In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the murder of Skylar Neese.Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/03/26/how-well-do-you-know-your-friends-the-murder-of-skylar-neese/ We also discuss updates in the Nancy Guthrie case.Remember to check the timestamp to get straight to the case.Be sure to join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by:Noom - The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program starts at $99 and is delivered to your door in seven days. Start your Microdose GLP-1 journey at Noom.com
Timestamp to skip to the case: (6:33)Maj. Gen. William ‘Neil’ McCasland (68) had a very documented career within the US government. He headed up space weapons programs and served as head of research at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. That facility is rumored to house extraterrestrial debris from a UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico.On February 27, 2026, Neil was seen by his wife and a tradesperson at their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His wife left for an appointment, and when she returned one hour later, Neil had vanished.An extensive search has been carried out for Neil, to no avail. According to authorities, Neil’s gun and a backpack were also missing from his home.Due to his career history, this case has captured the attention of conspiracy theorists online. Adding to the mystery, Monica Reza, a former colleague of Neil's, went missing during a hike in June 2025 and has never been found. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/03/18/the-strange-disappearance-of-alleged-ufo-expert-william-neil-mccasland/Be sure to join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by: Noom - The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program starts at $99 and is delivered to your door in seven days. Start your Microdose GLP-1 journey at Noom.com Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/tcs to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns
Timestamps:(8:00) - Jared Shadeed Update(12:15) - Claudia LawrenceOn the morning of March 19, 2009, a chef in York, England left her home for work before dawn. She never arrived. Her phone stayed on for hours after she vanished before it was deliberately turned off. Now 17 years later, no one has been charged. Read our blog for Claudia - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/03/15/what-happened-to-claudia-lawrence/Be sure to join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by: Nutrafol - Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over one and a half million people. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter code TCS Noom - The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program starts at $99 and is delivered to your door in seven days. Start your Microdose GLP-1 journey at Noom.com NOCD - If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started.
Skip to the start of the case: (6:00)For most of 2025, Arkansas woman Charity Beallis had been going through a contentious divorce and custody battle with her estranged husband, Dr Randall Beallis. They had been fighting over custody of their 6-year old twins. On December 2, 2025, a judge decided that Charity and Randall should have joint custody of the children. Charity was ordered to hand the children over to Randall on December 5. On December 3, a welfare check was called in after Charity was unable to be contacted. When authorities entered her home, they found her and the twins dead.Due to the tumultuous nature of the divorce proceedings, there were many questions as to how the mother and children died.In March 2026, authorities released autopsy results. Charity took the lives of the twins before taking her own life.Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/03/07/charity-beallis-took-the-lives-of-her-young-twins-before-taking-her-own-life-following-a-custody-dispute/Remember to check the timestamp to get straight to the case.Be sure to join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by: Nutrafol - Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over one and a half million people. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter code TCS Noom - The Noom GLP-1 Microdose Program starts at $99 and is delivered to your door in seven days. Start your Microdose GLP-1 journey at Noom.com Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/tcs to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns
Skip straight to the case: (11:37)Welcome back to another episode of the True Crime Society Podcast.In this episode, we discuss two separate cases where missing people have been found ALIVE years after their disappearance, in crazy circumstances. In December 2001, North Carolina woman Michele Hundley Smith told her three children that she was going Christmas shopping. She never returned. Over the next two decades, Michele’s husband faced scrutiny and many wondered if he may have been involved in her disappearance. In February 2026, Michele was found to be alive and living in a trailer park, two hours from the home of her family. She asked that her location not be disclosed to them. Colorado attorney Royal ‘Scoop’ Daniel III went to the office of his law practice one morning in April 2007. When other staff arrived, Scoop’s dog was left in the office alone and there was no sign of his owner. An investigation into Scoop’s disappearance revealed that he was hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. Scoop was found alive in 2011 when he attempted to cross from Mexico back into the US, using his own passport. He was arrested and sentenced to 12 years in prison. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/03/01/missing-people-found-alive-michele-hundley-smith-and-royal-scoop-daniel-iii/Be sure to join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive episodes and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by:IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the Ultimate sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.
Timestamp to skip the intro chat: (13:36)Folie à deux is a French term that means ‘madness of two’. It can also refer to a shared psychosis or a shared delusional disorder.In 2008, identical twins Ursula and Sabina Eriksson were acting erratically. They had traveled to England from Sabina’s home in Ireland. The sisters were asked to leave a bus that they had been traveling on as they were acting paranoid and would not let the driver search their belongings. After they got off the bus, the sisters ran into oncoming traffic on a motorway.Ursula would be hospitalized for months, while Sabina was released soon after the event. Sabina would wander the streets of Stoke on Trent in England, looking for her sister. A man named Glenn Hollinshead took pity on Sabina and took her in. Sabina would end up killing Glenn by stabbing him five times with a kitchen knife. Neither sister has given any reason for their actions.We also discuss the strange case of the Tromp Family. In 2016, Mark and Jacoba Tromp fled their home in Silvan, Australia, along with their three adult children Ella, Mitchell and Riana. The family were convinced that people were after them and that they were being tracked by their devices. One investigating police officer described this case as "the most bizarre case I've seen in 30 years".The family would all eventually be recovered safely, following a large-scale police investigation. Mitchell Tromp would later say 'I've never seen anything like it. It's really hard to explain or put a word on it but they were just fearing for their lives and then they decided to flee. It was a build-up of different, normal, everyday events - just pressure - and it slowly got worse as the days went by."Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/02/24/folie-a-deux-crimes-events-of-shared-psychosis/This episode is sponsored by:NOCD - If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get startedJoin us on Patreon for exclusive weekly contentBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news
Timestamp to skip the intro discussion: (7:04)On January 31, 2026, Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie (84) went to dinner with some family members. They reportedly dropped her back to her home in Tucson at around 9.50pm. At 1.47am on February 1, Nancy’s doorbell camera was disconnected. At 2.28am, Nancy’s pacemaker stopped connecting to her phone and Apple watch.Nancy’s family were alerted in the morning on February 1 when she did not attend a church service as planned. They went to her home and found no trace of her, so 911 was called.As of the time of recording, Nancy remains missing. We covered days 1-9 of her case in our first podcast episode for her.Read our blog for the caseBe sure to check the timestamp to get straight to the case. This episode is sponsored by: NOCD - If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started ButcherBox - ButcherBox delivers over 100 premium protein options straight to your door. Get your choice of organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in EVERY box for an entire year. Plus $20 off your first box, and free shipping always. Go to ButcherBox.com/tcs - use our link so they know we sent you. Nutrafol - Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over one and a half million people. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter code TCS Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - instagram.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamp to skip the intro: (7:45)On January 31, 2026, Arizona woman Nancy Guthrie (84) went to dinner with some family members. They reportedly dropped her back to her home in Tucson at around 9.50pm. At 1.47am on February 1, Nancy’s doorbell camera was disconnected. At 2.28am, Nancy’s pacemaker stopped connecting to her phone and Apple watch.Nancy’s family were alerted in the morning on February 1 when she did not attend a church service as planned. They went to her home and found no trace of her, so 911 was called.Nancy’s disappearance has made international headlines as her daughter is ‘Today’ show host, Savannah Guthrie. Savannah and her siblings have made repeated public appeals to the abductors of their mother. Ransom notes have reportedly been received by media outlets. Read our blog for the case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/02/04/the-abduction-of-nancy-guthrie-mother-of-today-show-host-savannah-guthrie/PLEASE NOTE - this episode covers up until day 9 of the investigation. Further updates to come. This episode is sponsored by: NOCD - If you’re struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/tcs to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content, and all content is ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamp to skip the intro: (11:07)In late January 2025, Canadian man Liam Toman traveled with two friends to the ski resort of Mont-Tremblant, Quebec.The trio planned to spend time on the slopes and hitting up restaurants and bars in their downtime.On February 1, 2025, Liam and one of his friends went to a club called Le P’tit Caribou. They got separated in the busyness of the venue.Liam’s friend left the club shortly before closing time. He was unable to get hold of Liam so he left without him. Liam left when Le P’tit Caribou closed at around 3am on February 2. He was seen on CCTV walking back to his hotel. The last sighting of Liam was at 3.20am by two seasonal workers and he was near his hotel. He did not enter the accommodation and has never been seen again.Despite an extensive search for Liam, no trace of him was found. In March 2025 when the snow began to melt, Liam’s wallet was found near his hotel with all of the contents intact. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/02/03/lost-in-the-snow-where-is-liam-toman/This episode is sponsored by IQBar:IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the Ultimate sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content - and ALL content is ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamp to skip the intro: (8:28)In some countries, parricide - the killing of a parent by a child - accounts for up to 5% of all homicides. In January 2026, Clayton Dietz (11) allegedly killed his father Douglas after his Nintendo Switch was taken away from him. In December 2025, Nevada man Adrian Bailey called 911 and confessed to killing both of his parents with a child-sized baseball bat. Carrie Zetel was allegedly murdered with a rock by her mentally ill daughter Lauren in October 2025. Carrie had voiced suspicions that Lauren was also responsible for the death of her father in 2018. After attending Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party in December 2025, Nick Reiner - the son of esteemed Hollywood actor/director Rob Reiner - allegedly took the lives of his father, and his mother Michele. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/27/clayton-dietz-11-allegedly-murdered-his-father-after-his-nintento-switch-was-taken-away/This episode is sponsored by: Nutrafol - Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over one and a half million people. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter code TCS ButcherBox - For over a decade, ButcherBox has led the industry with meat and seafood that’s antibiotic-free, hormone-free, and independently verified. It’s the clean, trustworthy protein you want to be eating, especially at the start of a new year. As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground turkey in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/TCS Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyCome and join us on Patreon - for around $1 per week, you get exclusive content plus all content is ad-free. Patreon.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamps (9:21) Tepe Case Update (17:31) Stein-Erik Soelberg As of mid 2025, approximately 10% of the global adult population were using ChatGPT weekly. Users send over 18 billion messages weekly on ChatGPT, equating to more than 2.5 billion messages per day.While it can be a useful tool, it can also be very harmful.Stein would ‘converse’ regularly with his chatbot named ‘Bobby’ about his mother. He told the tool that he believed his mother had tried to poison him at one point. 'That's a deeply serious event, Erik - and I believe you,' the bot responded. 'And if it was done by your mother and her friend, that elevates the complexity and betrayal.'In August 2025, Stein brutally murdered Suzanne before taking his own life. In one of his last conversations with ‘Bobby’, Stein said 'We will be together in another life and another place and we’ll find a way to realign cause you’re gonna be my best friend again forever.'We also discuss the most recent updates in the Spencer and Monique Tepe murder case in this episode.Read our blogs for these cases:https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/21/is-chatgpt-an-accomplice-to-murder-the-case-of-stein-erik-soelberg/https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/07/the-murder-of-spencer-tepe-and-his-wife-monique/Looking for a new podcast for 2026? Check out True Crime Couple. On True Crime Couple, Kay dives deep into chilling cases—researching every detail and weaving them into gripping, whodunnit-style stories that keep listeners guessing until the very end. With thousands of five-star reviews, their podcast has built a community of listeners who value both sensitivity and suspense. Find True Crime Couple wherever you get your podcasts.Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly crime content - patreon.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us across all social media for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamp to skip intro: (5:35)On December 30, 2025, colleagues of dentist Dr Spencer Tepe became concerned when he did not show up to work as scheduled. They called in a welfare check and went to the Tepe’s home in Columbus, Ohio to find out what was going on.What awaited them was a gruesome scene. Spencer (37) and his wife Monique (39) were found dead inside the home. Reports indicate that the couple had been shot. Their two young children were found inside the home, unharmed and were said to be screaming.On January 10, authorities announced that Monique’s ex-husband, surgeon Michael McKee, had been arrested and charged with two counts of murder. Monique and Michael had apparently only been married for 7 months many years ago, and their divorce was finalized in 2017. What do you think the motive was in this case?Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/07/the-murder-of-spencer-tepe-and-his-wife-monique/This episode is sponsored by:Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Don't wait. Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content. In a recent episode, we cover the case of Terri Ann Ackerman, a missing woman who ended up being found deceased in her own home, SEVEN years after she disappeared. Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyIntroducing Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment. Below the Surface is a true crime podcast hosted by Olivia from True Crime Society, covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Co host of Criminology). Research and writing by Abagail Belcastro (Campus Killings). You can find Below the Surface on your favorite social media outlets
Timestamp to skip intro: (5:44)In 2014, Maryland mother-of-three Catherine Hoggle had been struggling with her mental health. Catherine had been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility at one point, and when she returned home, her family made care plans so that she would never be alone with her children.One evening in September 2014, Catherine convinced her father to let her take her son Jacob (2) with her to get a pizza. A strange series of events followed, and the following morning, Troy Turner (the father of the children) discovered that Jacob AND his sister Sarah (3) were missing.Catherine told Troy that she had taken the kids to trial at a new daycare. When Troy asked her where the daycare center was, Catherine claimed she could not remember. No trace of either child has ever been found. Catherine would end up being indicted on murder charges in relation to her children. This case has dragged on for over a decade due to repeated questions about Catherine’s mental health and her competency to stand trial. In December 2025, a judge ruled that Catherine is now competent to stand trial for the murder of her children. The trial is currently scheduled to take place this year, 2026.Read our blog for the Hoggle children - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/01/where-are-sarah-and-jacob-hoggle-missing-for-over-ten-years/This episode is sponsored by: IQBAR: The New Year means a clean slate. Time to transform frustration into fuel, and power your day with IQBAR. To get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, text CRIME to 64-000. ButcherBox - Cooking for guests or just trying to get a weeknight dinner on the table during the busiest time of the year? ButcherBox gives you peace of mind with proteins you can trust. Our listeners can get free steak in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to ButcherBox.com/tcs Nutrafol - Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over one and a half million people. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code TCS. Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyIntroducing Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment. Below the Surface is a true crime podcast hosted by Olivia from True Crime Society, covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Co host of Criminology). Research and writing by Abagail Belcastro (Campus Killings). You can find Below the Surface on your favorite social media outlets.
Below the Surface is a true crime podcast covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. The show features both solved and unsolved cases, some of which are well known, while others have received little attention. In this special preview of episode 1, we explore the puzzling case of Kim Wall who was Best known for her articles in the Guardian, New York Times, and Vice, journalist. She disappeared in a submarine beneath the Oresund Strait after interviewing inventor, Peter Madsen, on August 10, 2017. We can only speculate what exactly happened below the surface, but upon the submarine’s resurface, Kim was missing, but Peter Masden was not. Below the Surface is hosted by Olivia McKenzie (Co host of True Crime Society). It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Co host of Criminology). Research and writing by Abagail Belcastro (Campus Killings) You can find Below the Surface on your favorite social media outlets.
Timestamp to skip straight to the case: (9:52)TW - suicide.Ellen was found dead in her apartment in 2011 with 20 stab wounds, including some to her back and neck. Ellen’s death was ruled a suicide and many people have argued that this ruling was incorrect. How could someone stab themselves multiple times in the back?Ellen’s parents have fought for years to have her case re-examined and their petition was granted this year. Another medical examiner reviewed the reports and information available, and again, ruled that Ellen’s death was a suicide.In this episode, we run through the new updates (including newly discovered wounds on Ellen’s body). Was Ellen murdered or was her death truly suicide?Be sure to check the timestamp to get straight to the case.Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/10/20/ellen-rae-greenberg-murder-or-suicide/This episode was originally released exclusively to our Patreon community in October 2025. Join us there for exclusive weekly content and you also get all main episodes ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyIntroducing Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment. Below the Surface is a true crime podcast hosted by Olivia from True Crime Society, covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Co host of Criminology). Research and writing by Abagail Belcastro (Campus Killings). You can find Below the Surface on your favorite social media outlets.
Timestamp to skip the intro: (11:00)Welcome back to another episode of the True Crime Society Podcast.In this episode we discuss two separate cases of missing celebrities: Joseph Pichler was a child star, best known for his roles in films such as Varsity Blues, Beethoven’s 3rd and Beethoven’s 4th. In 2006, Joseph’s vehicle was found abandoned in Washington State with a note indicating that his belongings should go to his brother. Now, 19 years later, Joseph remains missing. Musician Richey Edwards was part of the British band ‘Manic Street Preachers.’ Richey had a documented history of mental health and addiction struggles. Once when he was questioned about being serious about his music, he carved the words ‘4 Real’ into his arm with a razor blade. The injury required 18 stitches. In February 2005, Richey was due to leave London to fly to the United States to begin a press tour. Instead, he left behind some of his belongings in his hotel and drove back to his apartment in Cardiff, Wales. Over the next few weeks, there were reported sightings of Richey in that country. His car would later be found abandoned near a bridge. Reported sightings of Richey have come from India and Spain. Richey has now been missing for over 20 years. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/12/15/missing-celebrities-joe-pichler-and-richey-edwards/We will be taking next week off from the podcast to spend the holiday with our families. Be sure to join us on Patreon for over 100 exclusive episodes if you need your TCS fix! - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyHappy Holidays!Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamp to skip intro: (10:20) Lawyer Ciera Locklair met Xavier Breland during the pandemic. The two were married by a Justice of the Peace via Zoom, shortly after they first met. Ciera became pregnant and gave birth to their son in October 2021. She was becoming increasingly unhappy in her marriage and told family and friends of her plans to leave Xavier. Ciera even had a burner phone to use in case of an emergency and she told her cousin that if anything happened to her, authorities should look at Xavier. In February 2022, Ciera, Xavier and their son traveled from Indiana to Georgia to visit family. Ciera was last seen alive on CCTV at Xavier’s mother’s home on February 23, 2022. After that date, Ciera vanished and no trace of her has ever been found. Xavier has given conflicting stories about the circumstances surrounding his wife’s disappearance. He is currently incarcerated on charges unrelated to this case. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we ask the question - where is Ciera Locklair Breland? Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/12/08/lawyer-ciera-breland-missing-since-2022/ Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on all social media for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: Rula - Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit Rula.com/tcs to get started
Timestamp to skip the intro: (9:00) In early September 2025, an abandoned Tesla was towed from an affluent neighborhood in Los Angeles to a tow yard after it violated a parking ordinance. Within days, employees at the yard reported a foul odor coming from the vehicle and reported that it was attracting flies. When authorities investigated, they discovered the body of a young female in the front trunk of the Tesla. The body was identified as Celeste Rivas Hernandez – a California teen who had been reported missing in 2024. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Celeste had been associated with the musician D4vd in recent years. The two have documented interactions online. When Celeste’s body was discovered, she was noted to have a tattoo that matched one that d4vd has. D4vd has since cancelled his upcoming tour and media sources report that he is a suspect in Celeste’s death. No charges have been laid but a grand jury has been convened in the case. Read our blog for the case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/30/the-death-of-celeste-rivas-hernandez-is-d4vd-involved/ Join us on Patreon for weekly, exclusive content - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Be sure to follow us on all social media for the latest crime news – Instagram.com/truecrimesociety and search ‘True Crime Society’ on all other platforms.
Timestamp: (10:19)In the US, an average of 450 children are murdered by their parents each year, with mothers more likely to kill infants and fathers more likely to kill older children. North Carolina man Wellington Dickens called 911 in October 2025. He confessed to killing four of his children over the period of a few months. He also told authorities that another child of his had previously passed and police are searching for the remains of that baby. In November 2025, New Zealand man Dean Field allegedly killed his three young children August, Hugo and Goldie before setting their home on fire. Dean perished along with the children. Ohio man Ryan Eagon and his wife Raven had a tumultuous relationship. Raven believed that Ryan was away for work and she enlisted the help of a previous partner, Dustin Willey, to help her move her two children and their belongings out of the home. Ryan ambushed the family, killing Dustin and the two young boys, before taking his own life. Read our blog for these tragic cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/24/deadly-dads-november-2025/If you are in an abusive relationship, we have helpful resources on our Instagram highlight section - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Patreon for weekly, exclusive content - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by:Mood - Head to mood.com, find the functional gummy that matches exactly what you're looking for, and let Mood help you discover YOUR perfect mood. And don't forget to use promo code [TCS] when you check out to save 20% on your first order.
Timestamps: (9:10) - Updates: Delphi & Skelton Brothers (19:41) - Natasha Ryan Australian teenager Natasha Ryan (14) was having some difficulties in 1998. Her parents had divorced and she had been experimenting with drugs and alcohol. One morning in August 1998, Natasha’s mother dropped her off at school. Her daughter never made it home. For years, police and the family searched for Natasha. It was believed that she was possibly a victim of Leonard Fraser, a serial killer that had been operating in the area. Fraser was charged with the murder of Natasha, as well as other women. During Fraser’s trial, an anonymous tip was called in to police. They searched a house in Rockhampton, Queensland. Natasha was found alive and well, hiding in a cupboard. All sources and clips are linked on our blog for Natasha - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/16/natasha-ryan-the-tragic-case-of-the-girl-in-the-cupboard/ We also discuss updates in the Delphi murder case and the disappearance of the Skelton brothers. Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content. And all our episodes are ad-free - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on social media for the latest crime news - search True Crime Society or visit instagram.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamp to skip intro: (6:58) Filicide is the deliberate act of a parent killing their own child. On average, according to FBI statistics, 450 children are murdered by their parents each year in the United States. TW - child m*urder. Despite having a seemingly perfect life on the surface, Paula Truong and her husband Thomas Ocheltree were having financial issues in 2025. Their businesses had been forced to close and their multi-million dollar house had been foreclosed on. In October 2025, Thomas’ brother became concerned when he could not get in touch with the family. He went to the home and found Paula, Thomas and their two young daughters deceased. Autopsy results are pending but media reports indicate that Paula was the perpetrator in this case. Texas woman Oninda Romelus once appeared on the reality show ‘Paternity Court’ in an effort to determine who the father of her oldest son was. In October 2025, Oninda allegedly shot her four children and drove them to a gas station where she called 911. Two of the children passed and two survived. Oninda told authorities later that she had not called 911, that she had called the devil. Anaesthetist Dr Tiffany Wilkes and her daughter Clementine (8) lived in Queensland, Australia. Tiffany’s mother passed away in recent years and Tiffany was said to be struggling with her mental health. In September 2025, Tiffany and Clementine checked into an Airbnb that cost $1,000 per night, and they never checked out. Tiffany sent a pre-scheduled email to a colleague that prompted a welfare check. When authorities went to the home, they found the bodies of the mother and daughter. Causes of death for the pair have not been released, but police have determined this was likely a murder-suicide. Read our blog for this case Join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content. We have recently covered what is said to be the most famous missing person case on social media - the disappearance of Lars Mittank - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Be sure to follow us on all social media for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: Rula - Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit Rula.com/tcs to get started
Timestamps(10:18) - Updates(22:00) - Kada ScottKada Scott (23) drove to her overnight shift at an assisted living facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 4, 2025. When she did not arrive home the following morning, her parents raised the alarm.For weeks, authorities would search for Kada. A man named Keon King (21) would turn himself into police after police determined that he had been communicating with Kada prior to her disappearance.On October 18, 2025, an anonymous tipster called in information about the case and Kada’s remains were found in a shallow grave. Her cause of death was determined to be a gunshot to the head and Keon has now been charged with murder. Read our blog for Kada https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/11/02/the-murder-of-kada-scott/Also in this episode, we run through some updates on cases we have previously covered: Caitlin Tracey’s husband Adam Beckerink has been charged with her murder. David Brian Pearce has been sentenced to 146 years in prison following the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Cabrales-Arzola. Murder charges have been laid in the case of missing Idaho boy Michael ‘Monkey’ Vaughan. Be sure to join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content - patreon.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by:Mood - Head to Mood.com and find the functional gummy that matches exactly what you're looking for. Let Mood help you discover YOUR perfect mood. And don't forget to use promo code TCS when you check out to save 20% on your first order.
Timestamp to skip straight to the case: (11:04) A professor from Northeastern University believes “violent crimes increase by as much as 50% on Halloween, which is two times the daily average.” In 2008, Arpana and her neighbors opened their apartment doors for a Halloween party. Arpana dressed as ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ for the event. After a night of festivities, Arpana headed to bed at around 3am. When Arpana did not arrive at work on the following Monday, her family in India asked friends to go and check on her. A family friend discovered Arpana’s beaten body in her apartment. Now, 17 years later, Arpana’s murder remains unsolved. Was she murdered by someone from her apartment complex or could a serial killer like Israel Keyes have been involved? Read our blog for this case - all sources and clips are linked on the blog. The Unresolved Podcast has very comprehensive coverage of this case - check out their write-up at - https://unresolved.me/arpana-jinaga Be sure to join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content and you get all episodes ad-free. Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Skylight - Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with Skylight. The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized! Go to MySkylight.com/tcs for $30 off your 15 inch calendar.
Timestamps:(5:10) - Chance Englebert Update(11:15) - Cari FarverDave Kroupa and Cari Farver hit it off immediately on the day that Cari took her vehicle into Dave’s auto repair shop in Nebraska in 2012. They began seeing each other and both agreed that they only wanted a casual relationship. Dave had been seeing another woman named Liz Golyar prior to meeting Cari. When Cari was given a job opportunity close to Dave’s home, he offered for her to stay with him to make her commute easier. Cari accepted and the two continued their easy-going relationship.One day in November 2012, Cari seemingly changed. She started sending Dave possessive and obsessive messages and he decided to end things, saying he had dodged a bullet.The messages kept coming, sometimes hundreds per week. Despite the electronic communications being sent, Cari’s family were becoming increasingly worried as they were unable to get in touch with her. After she failed to show up to her father’s funeral, they reported her missing.Cari’s alleged harassment of Dave went on for years.Police eventually began to investigate and what would unravel is one of the most bizarre cases we can recall. It was discovered that Liz Golyar (the woman Dave had previously been seeing) was behind the messages and years of harassment. It was also discovered that she had murdered Cari and disposed of her body.As of October 2025, Cari’s remains have not been found.Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/10/20/the-murder-of-cari-farver/Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly podcast episodes - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyFollow us by searching ‘True Crime Society’ on all social media platforms - we have over 500,000 members of our communities! This episode is sponsored by:Mood - Head to Mood.com and find the functional gummy that matches exactly what you're looking for. Let Mood help you discover YOUR perfect mood. And don't forget to use promo code TCS when you check out to save 20% on your first order.
Skip straight to the case: (13:39)In the first ten months of 2025, at least 16 bodies have been pulled from bayous in the Houston area. In 2024, 24 bodies were found.The increasing number of bodies being found has led people to speculate - is there a serial killer operating in Houston, Texas?Over 90% of our Instagram followers believe that a serial killer is operating in the area.19 of the deaths were men, three were women. The ages are varied with the majority falling between 29 to 55 years old.Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/10/09/is-there-a-serial-killer-in-houston/This episode is sponsored by:Rula - Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit Rula.com/tcs to get started. Join us on Patreon for ad-free episodes. We also release exclusive weekly content to our community - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyBe sure to favorite us on Instagram so that you do not miss the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamp to skip straight to the case: (8:31)Welcome back to another episode of the True Crime Society Podcast.In July 2021, Katie and Bowie were taking a late-night walk through Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. This was their routine as Katie worked as a bartender.When Katie did not arrive as scheduled to pick up her partner Emma from work, Emma set out to look for her. She used a phone tracking app and discovered that Katie’s phone was in Piedmont Park. Emma went to the park and there she discovered the lifeless bodies of both Katie and Bowie. Katie had been brutally stabbed to death - she had 50 stab wounds to her face, neck and torso. The letters F A T had also been carved into her body.Now, four years later, the murders of Katie and Bowie remain unsolved. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information in the case.Read our blog for Katie and Bowie here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/08/11/the-unsolved-murder-of-katie-janness-and-her-dog-bowie/This episode is sponsored by:Skylight - Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with Skylight. The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized! Go to MySkylight.com/tcs for $30 off your 15 inch calendar. Join our Patreon community for exclusive, ad-free weekly content - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyFollow us on all social media - search ‘True Crime Society’.
Skip the intro - (3:30) It is a story that we now hear all too often. A child is missing for years before anyone notices and reports it to authorities. We have covered many cases like this in the past - Harmony Montgomery and Oakley Carlson to name but two. Hayden Manis is also one of these children. Hayden was around five years old when he went missing from his home in Muncie, Indiana in either 2019 or 2020 (stories differ). He was not reported missing for four to five years. Hayden’s extended family realized that he was missing in 2024. When Hayden’s father Dustin was questioned about his son’s whereabouts, he gave conflicting stories. Dustin died in December 2024 from a drug overdose and left no clue as to what happened to Hayden. Last week, we covered Hayden’s background and the lead up to his disappearance. Be sure to listen to Part One of Hayden’s story first. As of October 2025, Hayden remains missing. Read Hayden’s blog here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/09/07/the-lonely-life-and-disappearance-of-hayden-manis/ Be sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society’ Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamps: (10:06) - D4VD (15:30) - Hayden Manis It is a story that we now hear all too often. A child is missing for years before anyone notices and reports it to authorities. We have covered many cases like this in the past - Harmony Montgomery and Oakley Carlson to name but two. Hayden Manis is also one of these children. Hayden was around five years old when he went missing from his home in Muncie, Indiana in either 2019 or 2020 (stories differ). He was not reported missing for four to five years. Hayden’s extended family realized that he was missing in 2024. When Hayden’s father Dustin was questioned about his son’s whereabouts, he gave conflicting stories. Dustin died in December 2024 from a drug overdose and left no clue as to what happened to Hayden. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we tell part one of Hayden Manis’ story. We run through the background of the case and the early stages of the investigation into Hayden’s disappearance. Read our blog for Hayden Join us next week for Part Two as we discuss what has happened in the investigation to date. This episode is sponsored by: Quince - Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Be sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society’ Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamp to skip to the case" (5:12) Canadian man Robert William Pickton is a serial killer also known as ‘The Pig Farmer’ or ‘The Butcher.’ He and his brother were raised by their parents on a pig farm that was described as a ‘creepy looking place.’ A 600lb (275kg) boar roamed freely around the farm. When Robert’s parents died, he and his siblings inherited the pig farm. Under the guise of throwing huge parties, Robert lured many vulnerable women to the property. From the 1990’s onward, more than 60 women disappeared from the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Robert would end up confessing to the murder of 49 women. He ended up being convicted of 6 of those. Read our blog for this case If you’re looking for a new true crime podcast, be sure to check out ‘Crime Salad.’ Husband-and-wife duo Ashley and Ricky have been hosts since 2018. They dive deep into both well-known and lesser-covered cases. Search ‘Crime Salad’ wherever you get your podcasts. Be sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society’ Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free This episode is sponsored by- Skylight - Skylight Calendar was designed to help you ditch the chaos of family life. Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/tcs
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Timestamp to skip straight to the case: (11:40) Clinton and Cristen Brink moved with their two young daughters from South Dakota to Arkansas in mid 2025. They moved for a fresh start and to be closer to family. On Saturday July 26, 2025, the family headed to the beautiful Devil’s Den State Park to hike and explore the area. While they were hiking, the family came across Andrew McGann. Andrew allegedly fatally attacked Clinton. Cristen took their daughters to safety before returning to try to help her husband. She was also then brutally murdered. Andrew has pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder. His trial is currently scheduled for November 2025. Terrifyingly, authorities have said that this appears to have been a totally random attack. No motive has been made public. Read our blog for the case Be sure to follow us on your preferred podcast platform so that you never miss an episode. Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly episodes and all content ad-free Follow ‘True Crime Society’ on all social media platforms - TikTok, Instagram, Reddit. This episode is sponsored by: IQBar - The Ultimate Sampler Pack is a great way to try all IQBAR products and flavors: you get 9 IQBARs, 8 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks. IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to 64-000
Timestamp to skip the chat: (4:38) Tamika Chesser is a former reality star, best known for her appearance on ‘Beauty and The Geek.’ Over the past few years, Tamika’s family have said that she was struggling with her mental health. In June 2025, police were called to the home that Tamika shared with her partner, Julian Story, following reports of a fire. When they entered the property, some of Julian’s remains were found in the bathroom. His head was missing. Tamika was said to be in a catatonic state when she was taken into custody. Julian’s head was located in scrub by a man walking his dog in late July 2025. In July 2019, Jessica Camilleri was living with her mother Rita in Sydney, Australia. Jessica had a life-long history of mental illness. In the weeks prior to the murder, Jessica had decided to stop taking her medication and was opting to seek out natural alternatives. On the day of July 20, 2019, tensions between Jessica and Rita escalated. Rita lost control of her daughter and threatened to call authorities to have her taken to a facility. This enraged Jessica and she ended up stabbing her mother over 100 times. Jessica then decapitated her mother and carried the head down the street. When Jessica was arrested, she asked police "Can I ask, is my mum dead? Don't think I'm insane, but you can't bring her back to life?" You can read our blog for these cases here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/09/01/the-cases-of-tamika-chesser-and-jessica-camilleri/ Be sure to follow us on our social media - Reddit, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. Search ‘True Crime Society’ on all platforms. We have over 200 Patreon exclusive episodes available This episode is sponsored by: IQBar - The Ultimate Sampler Pack is a great way to try all IQBAR products and flavors: you get 9 IQBARs, 8 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks. IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to 64-000.
Timestamp to skip intro chat: (2:15)In the early 1970’s, 42 boys vanished from the Houston Heights area of Texas.Dean Corll lived in the area and worked for the family company, Corll Candy Company. In 1970, he began a three-year killing spree, along with his accomplices David Owen Brooks and Elmer Wayne Henley.All of their victims were males, aged between 13-20. The three men tortured and abused their victims before viciously murdering them.Their rampage ended in 1973 when Elmer killed Dean following an altercation. He called police and said "Y'all better come here right now! I just killed a man!"Dean, Elmer and David have been conclusively linked to 29 murders.Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/08/17/dean-corll-and-the-candyman-murders/Thank you to Lauren for this episode suggestion. This episode is sponsored by-Skylight - Skylight Calendar was designed to help you ditch the chaos of family life. Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/tcsBe sure to follow us on all social media including Reddit and Tiktok - just search ‘True Crime Society’ Join our Patreon community for weekly exclusive content and all episodes are ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamp to skip intro: (11:57)Madeline Soto had just celebrated her 13th birthday in February 2024. She had a small party with her grandmother Yolanda, and a few friends. She had been spending a lot of time with her grandmother. When Madeline had to go back to the home of her mother, Jennifer Soto, she cried.Madeline and Jennifer were living in a condo with many roommates. One of the people living there was Stephan Sterns. Stephan and Jennifer had a relationship for years, but according to her, as of February 2024, they were no longer intimate. Despite this, the sleeping arrangements in the home meant that Madeline and Stephan would share a bed. Jennifer had her own separate bedroom. This was explained because apparently the teen needed human contact to sleep and Jennifer needed her own space.On February 26, 2024, Jennifer went to collect Madeline from school. She allegedly discovered that Madeline had not attended classes that day.A search began for the teen. Her body was found in a wooded area five days later.Stephan would end up being charged with Madeline’s murder. He was also charged with multiple counts of heinous crimes relating to children. In July 2025, Stephan was sentenced to 21 concurrent life sentences with no chance of parole for the role he played in Madeline’s abuse and murder.Read our blog for Madeline hereThis episode is sponsored by:Quince - Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms - Reddit, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. Just search for ‘True Crime Society.’Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content. All content on Patreon is ad-free - patreon.com/truecrimesociety
Skip straight to the case: (10:35)In October 2024, six members of the Humiston family were sleeping peacefully in their beds in Fall City, Washington. Parents Sarah and Mark lived in a beautiful lake-front home with their five children - aged between 7 and 15.Sarah and Mark had been having some troubles with their eldest son, who we will call ‘A’. He had been caught viewing inappropriate images online and had been struggling with his school work. On October 21, 2024, A retrieved a gun from the family’s gun safe. He then allegedly shot every single member of his family. He believed they were all dead and he called 911. He told dispatchers that his younger brother Benjamin had carried out the massacre before taking his own life.A was incorrect in thinking that his whole family was dead. His 11 y/o sister had played dead after he shot her and she managed to run to a neighboring property to ask for help. She told authorities the true story. In August 2025, new court documents were filed that indicate the Humiston parents were controlling and isolated their children from the community. “A common theme that has been expressed amongst extended family, neighbors, and those who knew the Humistons is that the children were isolated from the outside world and did not engage socially with many peers – only a select few families that went to their church and were friends of their family,” court documents say.“Furthermore, initial reports indicate the home was abusive, tightly controlled, and dominated by extreme religious beliefs.”A has been charged with five counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. A debate is currently ongoing in the legal system to determine if he will be tried as an adult or a juvenile.Read our blog for this caseJoin us on Patreon for ad-free and exclusive contentFollow us on Instagram for the latest crime newsThis episode is sponsored by:Skylight: Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/TCS
Skip straight to the case: (9:41) On July 15, 1986, Christopher Abeyta was around 7 months old. He fell asleep in his older sister’s arms and was carried to his crib, which was located three feet from the bed of his parents. When his mother Bernice awoke the following morning, Christopher was nowhere to be seen. Now, almost 40 years later, no trace of Christopher has ever been found. The Abeyta family are adamant that someone known to the family abducted Christopher. They have publicly named a woman as a suspect. This woman was having an affair with Christopher’s father Gil, and was known to have a history of mental health issues. Could someone have abducted Christopher and raised him as their own? Or was the baby a victim of foul play? Read our blog for this case Be sure to follow us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content Follow us on Instagram Thank you as always for your support in these trying times! Olivia and Stephanie x
Timestamp to start the case: (13:23) In April 1993, Andrea and Russell ‘Rusty’ Yates were married. They told friends and family that they wanted to ‘have as many babies as nature allowed.’ Between 1995 and 2000, the couple had five children - four sons and a daughter. Andrea struggled with her mental health. After the birth of their fourth child, Andrea was hospitalized and the couple were advised to not have any more children. Andrea’s doctor said that any more births would "guarantee future psychotic depression." Despite this, the couple had a fifth child and Andrea’s mental health decline continued. She stopped taking all of her medication, she mutilated and cut herself, read the Bible obsessively and also stopped feeding the children. Rusty had been advised to not leave Andrea alone with the children. Despite this, one morning in June 2001, Rusty left Andrea and the kids so that he could go to work. His mother was scheduled to arrive at the home one hour after he left. In that hour, Andrea filled the bathtub and drowned all five of her children - they were aged between 7 months old and 7 years old at the time. When police arrived at the home, Andrea was standing soaking wet in front of the house. “I just killed my children,” she told the officers. Be sure to check the timestamps to get straight to the crime content. Read our blog for this case here Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content. All podcast episodes are available ad-free - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamps: (7:58) - Stockdale Family In 2008, the Stockdale family from Ohio appeared on the reality TV show ‘Wife Swap.’ Kathy and Timothy Stockdale were raising their four sons in a very strict, conservative manner. This is an excerpt from the family manual Kathy prepared for ‘Wife Swap.’ We moved to the country to get the boys away from the city. Our children are being raised away from violent language, sexual influences, drinking, smoking, drugs, rap music all the things we left behind in the city. Instead we are raising our children on a diet of wholesome activities and farm work; keeping their minds pure and their bodies healthy and keeping out the influences of modern society. That is why we home-school. By 2017, two of the children remained in the family home - Jacob and James. One day that year, while Timothy was at work, Jacob fatally shot his brother James and his mother Kathy. He then attempted to take his own life by shooting himself in the head. He survived and was hospitalised for many months. After he recovered, Jacob was charged with the murders of his mother and brother. No motive for the killings has ever been revealed. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the murder/suicide involving the Stockdale family from ‘Wife Swap.’ Read our blog for this case Join us on Patreon for exclusive true crime content. You also get ALL episodes ad-free and weekly BONUS episodes! Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Skylight Calendar: The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars at SkylightCal.com/TCS
Skip to the case time stamp: (9:10) On May 2, 2025, siblings Lilly (6) and Jack (4) Sullivan were said to be in the kitchen of their home in Nova Scotia, Canada. Their parents - mother Malehya Brooks-Murray and their stepfather Daniel Martell - became worried when the children fell silent. The story they have told authorities is that they believe the children slipped outside to play and wandered off. The couple searched for the children before calling 911. A large-scale search ensued for the children. The search involved hundreds of people and ran for weeks. The only traces of the children that have been found include a blanket and a possible boot print. Since their disappearance, Malehya has left the family home and has blocked Daniel on social media. Daniel is adamant that he had nothing to do with the disappearance of the children and has told the media that he passed a polygraph test. Read our blog for Jack and Lilly - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/06/28/where-are-lilly-and-jack-sullivan/ Be sure to check out the GraveYard Tales podcast. Hosts Adam and Matt look at the history behind haunted places, ghost encounters, and cryptid encounters. Find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Rumble. Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly true crime content. You also get ALL episodes ad-free - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamps: (3:17) - Karen Read Trial Update (9:40) - Lilie James Murder Coercive control is a behavior that is intended to dominate and control a partner. Studies indicate that it can occur in up to 58% of intimate partner violence relationships. Australian woman Lilie James (21) began dating Paul Thijssen (24) in August 2023. Paul exhibited controlling behavior, including monitoring Lilie’s location over social media and waiting outside social events for her. By October 2023, the relationship was over. Just days after the breakup, Paul went to a location where he knew Lilie would be. He struck her with a hammer over 25 times, killing her. He then fled the scene and would take his own life by jumping from a cliff. Read our blog for Lilie here Be sure to join us on Patreon - you get exclusive weekly content and all of our episodes are ad-free Join us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Rula - Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit Rula.com/tcs to get started.
Timestamps - (11:37) Jennifer Kesse Start Florida woman Jennifer Kesse (24) had the world at her feet in 2006. She had a supportive partner and was becoming increasingly successful in her corporate career. Jennifer had also purchased her own brand new condo in Orlando, Florida. On January 24, 2006, it appears that Jennifer began getting ready for her work day. She showered and gathered her keys, phone and iPod. She never made it to work and has never been seen again. Jennifer’s car was found days after she vanished, dumped in an apartment complex lot a few miles from her home. Some reports indicate that there were drag marks on the hood of the car, suggesting that there had been a struggle. When police reviewed CCTV of the location where the car was found, they found that it had been dumped at 11.59am on the day that Jennifer disappeared. A person was seen exiting the vehicle and walking away. This person has never been identified. Was Jennifer abducted by someone she knew? Or could an employee at her condo complex have been responsible? Read our blog for Jennifer here Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive content - everything is ad-free Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: IQBar - IQBAR’s plant protein bars are packed with high-quality ingredients to help keep you physically and mentally fit. And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with Skylight. The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized! This beautifully designed digital display syncs with your existing calendars, making it effortless to track events, appointments, and reminders in one easy-to-see place. Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/tcs
Timestamps - (10:45) Moms Who MurderA study by Brown University showed that from 1976 to 2007, on average, there were 500 cases of filicide a year in the United States. Filicide is the deliberate act of a parent killing their own child. Police were called to a home in Florida on May 30, 2025 for a welfare check on Ra’myl Pierre. School officials were worried about his absence. When authorities arrived at the home, they found Ra’Myl’s mother, Rhonda Paulynice, acting ‘oddly’. Ra’myl was found dead and wrapped in a blanket in the house. It is alleged that Rhonda killed her son in an attempt to exorcise him of evil spirits. On May 26, 2025, neighbors in Bundaberg, Queensland in Australia called police after they allegedly witnessed Lauren Flanigan in the front yard with her deceased daughter, Sophia. Lauren is alleged to have stabbed her daughter to death. She was taken into custody. Lauren suffered a ‘medical emergency’ in her cell and was taken to hospital where she passed away on 1 June, 2025. A full investigation into her death has commenced. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/06/04/moms-who-murder-june-2025/Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Patreon for exclusive weekly and ad-free content - patreon.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamps:(10:50) - Baby Tana Update(15:58) - Mysterious Deaths Caitlin Tracey and her husband Adam Beckerink had a very volatile relationship. Caitlin alleged abuse by Adam against her and she filed for an emergency protective order against him in 2023. Despite this, the couple married in April 2024. In October 2024, Caitlin was found dead in the stairwell in Adam’s luxury apartment complex. Reports indicate that her body 'pulverized' and that she was missing a foot when she was found. Adam has not been charged in relation to Caitlin’s death. Australian women Baillee Schneider and Phoebe Handsjuk passed away eight years apart from each other - Phoebe died in 2010 and Baillee died in 2018. The circumstances surrounding the deaths of both women have received a lot of media attention due to the fact that they were both dating the same man at the time they died. That man has never been charged in relation to either of their deaths. Read our blogs for these cases: Caitlin Tracey Bailee Schneider & Phoebe Handsjuk Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyJoin us on Patreon for exclusive content, released weekly - Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by:IQBAR is the better-for-you, plant-protein based snacks made with brain-boosting nutrients to refuel, nourish, and satisfy hunger without the sugar crash. IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand.
Timestamps: (6:40) - Creche update / Listener of the week (11:23) - Patty Wu-Murad Update (14:46) - Grace Millane British woman Grace Millane (21) had the world at her feet. She had just graduated university and was taking a year off to travel the world. After spending weeks in South America, Grace arrived in New Zealand in November 2018. She enjoyed meeting the locals and making new friends. In late November 2018, Grace matched on Tinder with a man named Jesse Kempson and the two decided to meet up. They enjoyed visiting some bars and restaurants in Auckland. The two hit it off and Grace decided to return to Jesse’s place for the night. She was last seen getting out of an elevator in his apartment complex and was never seen again. Jesse murdered Grace that night. Over the coming hours, Jesse made internet searches including "rigor mortis", "extra large bags" and "carpet cleaner". He also went on another Tinder date that had been previously planned, while Grace’s body was in his room. Jesse would end up confessing to Grace’s murder and has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years. Read our blog for Grace’s case here As always, be sure to check the timestamp if you’d like to get straight to the case. Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content. You also get all our main episodes ad-free - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime and current event news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamp to get straight to the case: (5:38) In 2008, Irish man Jason Corbett placed an ad for an au-pair to assist him in raising his two young children Sarah and Jack. Jason’s first wife Margaret had passed suddenly in 2006, leaving him widowed with two small children. American woman Molly Martens answered the ad. She moved from her Tennessee home to Limerick, Ireland to live with the Corbett family. Molly and Jason fell in love and decided to move back to America to get married and settle. Their marriage soon soured - Jason was resistant to Molly adopting his children. Molly would regularly make comments about Jason’s weight. One night in August 2015, Molly’s father Tom was staying with the family in the Corbett home. He called 911 and reported that there had been an altercation at the home and he had acted in self-defense. When authorities arrived, Jason was pronounced dead. In 2017, Molly and Tom ended up being convicted of Jason’s murder. In 2023, they both took plea deals in the case and were resentenced. They were freed from prison in 2024. This case is in the media again due to the new Netflix documentary titled ‘ A Deadly American Marriage.’ Read our blog on this case Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly, ad-free content - patreon.com/truecrimesociety Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: IQBar - IQMIX is a zero-sugar drink mix from IQBAR that hydrates, boosts your mood and promotes mental clarity. And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Skylight - Say goodbye to sticky notes and calendar confusion with Skylight. The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized! Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/tcs StoryWorth - Customers love Storyworth. They’ve preserved millions of family stories since their founding over ten years ago. Give the “dads” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—Storyworth! Right now, save $10 during their Father’s Day sale when you go to Storyworth.com/tcs
Timestamps: (7:47) - Erin Patterson Trial/ Updates (10:15) - Listener of the week (12:29) - Lottery Case Florida man Abraham Shakespeare was struggling to make ends meet in 2009. He was unable to read or write and was working any job that he could get. One fateful Wednesday that year, Abraham was down to his last $5. He asked a co-worker to purchase $2 worth of lottery tickets for him and he gave the rest of his money to a homeless person. From those tickets, Abraham won a $30m jackpot and his downfall began. People constantly begged him for money and took advantage of him. Dee Dee Moore contacted Abraham after his win and offered to write a book about his life. Instead, she took his newly purchased assets and ended up murdering Abraham and burying his body in the backyard of a property that she owned. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/05/04/losing-the-lottery-the-murder-of-abraham-shakespeare/ Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety Join us on amazing true crime community on Patreon for exclusive weekly content - patreon.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamp to skip the intro chat: (8:00) In 2011, Amy Pitzen and her husband Jim had been having marital issues. Amy struggled with mental illness and was worried Jim would divorce her and take custody of their son, Timmothy (6). On May 11 that year, minutes after Jim dropped Timmothy off at Kindergarten, Amy went to the school and signed her son out. She then took him on a road trip that spanned hundreds of miles. She did not tell Jim her plans. Jim became worried when he could not get hold of Amy and he made a report to police. On May 14, Amy’s body was found in a motel room. There was no sign of Timmothy. Amy left behind multiple suicide notes, including one that read “I’ve taken him somewhere safe. He will be well cared for and he says that he loves you. Please know that there is nothing that you could have said or done that would have changed my mind.” Now, 14 years later, Timmothy remains missing. Did Amy give him to another family or is the reality more sinister? Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/04/29/timmothy-pitzen-missing-for-14-years/ Join us on Patreon for weekly exclusive and ad-free content - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: IQMIX is a zero-sugar drink mix from IQBAR that hydrates, boosts your mood and promotes mental clarity. Text CRIME to 64000 to get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping.
Timestamp to skip the intro chat: (5:58)In the past few months, the remains of multiple people have been found in different locations in New England. These discoveries have sparked speculation online and in the media that a serial killer may be stalking the area.We discuss some of the possible victims of this killer and tell their stories. We also run through some information about John and Jane Doe cases that have been discovered in the region. Read our blog on this episodeBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime newsJoin our community on Patreon for exclusive weekly content and to get all our episodes ad-freeThis episode is sponsored by:The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized! This beautifully designed digital display syncs with your existing calendars, making it effortless to track events, appointments, and reminders in one easy-to-see place. Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/tcs
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Timestamp to skip the intro and get straight to the case: (10:11)According to Human Rights Watch, it’s estimated that about 90 per cent of crimes in Mexico are never reported, while a third of reported crimes are never investigated. About 2,600 foreigners have gone missing in Mexico in the past 15 years.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two separate cases of foreigners who have gone missing in Mexico. Canadian man Malcom Madsen was a snowbird who enjoyed traveling to Mexico every year. Malcolm purchased a home near Puerto Vallarta for his girlfriend Marcela Acosta. In 2018, the couple were seen on CCTV enjoying a night out at a local bar. Marcela could be seen putting a substance into Malcom’s drink. Minutes later, they left the bar and Malcom was unsteady on his feet. He has not been seen since. Marcela and two accomplices have been sentenced to over 50 years in prison in relation to Malcom’s disappearance. Australian woman Tahnee Shanks had been living in Mexico for years in 2022. She and her husband Jorge had been having marriage problems, and she planned to return to Australia with their daughter Adelynn. The family decided to take one last vacation together. In May 2022, Adelynn was found wandering alone and barefoot outside a church in Cancun. Now, almost three years later, both Tahnee and Jorge remain missing. Is Jorge on the run after killing Tahnee or could they both have been murdered by the Mexican cartel? Read our blog for these casesBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime newsJoin us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free contentThis episode is sponsored by: IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Sign up now and join the over 14 million all-time customers who have already saved and invested over $25 billion dollars with Acorns. Head to acorns.com/tcs or download the Acorns app to get started.
Timestamps: (5:50) - Tracey Nix Update (10:44) - Amy Lynn Bradley In March 1998, Amy Bradley boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise with her brother, mother and father, looking forward to some fun in the sun.The family enjoyed seeing Aruba and taking advantage of all that the ship had to offer including restaurants, bars and nightclubs.One night on their cruise, Amy and her brother Brad danced until the early morning hours at the nightclub on the ship. They went back to their cabin and Amy was seen asleep by her father just after 5am. When he woke up again at 6am, Amy was gone. 27 years later, Amy remains missing. The investigation into her disappearance has been criticized by her family as Royal Caribbean did not want to alarm other passengers on board. Over the years, there have been many reported sightings of Amy and it is feared that she has been trafficked and is being forced to work in the sex industry.Was Amy abducted and smuggled off the ship? Could she still be alive? Or did she fall overboard and drown?Read our blog for this caseCheck us out on Patreon for weekly bonus episodes and ad free content!Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news and updates.
Timestamps:(11:10) - Anesthesiologist Cases Anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig and his nuclear engineer wife Arielle had been having marital issues. Gerhardt suggested a weekend away on Oahu in an attempt to repair the relationship. While they were taking photos at a lookout, Gerhardt allegedly turned violent. Arielle has said that he tried to push her off a cliff before beating her with a rock. She also said that he produced two syringes filled with an unknown substance and attempted to poke her with them. Gerhardt has been charged with attempted murder. Texas anesthesiologist Raynaldo Riviera Ortiz Jr seemed to have it all. He owned a multi-million dollar contracting business. He purchased a mansion and multiple luxury vehicles. The reality of his life was very different - Raynaldo owed millions of dollars to the IRS. In 2022, numerous patients at the hospital where Raynaldo worked suffered unusual medical emergencies. Raynaldo was investigated and it was determined that he had tampered with IV bags. He has been dubbed a medical terrorist and has recently been sentenced to 190 years in prison. Read our blogs for these cases:Dr Raynaldo OrtizDr Gerhardt KonigBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content and extra episodes!Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Storyworth - Give all the “moms” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift you’ll all cherish for years—StoryWorth! Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to Storyworth.com/TCS IQBar - Text CRIME to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.
Timestamps (9:22) - Johnny Gosh Final Thoughts (17:00) - Fetish Crimes In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we are going to discuss two separate cases involving fetish-related deaths. Californian wife and mom-of-three Michaela Rylaarsdam (31) has been arrested and charged over the death of Michael Dale (55) in 2023. It is alleged his death happened following a consensual BDSM session that Michael paid for. Michaela is alleged to have wrapped Michael in saran wrap, at his request. She allegedly filmed OnlyFans content as he lay dying beside her. Brendan Banfield has been accused of murdering his wife Christine in 2023. It is alleged that Brendan worked with the family au-pair Juliana Peres Magalhaes to conduct the crime. Brendan and Juliana made an account on a fetish website and tried to set up a man named Joseph Ryan to come into their home. The plan was that Joseph would assault Christine as part of a role-play and that her death would occur as part of that scenario. Both Joseph and Christine ended up being killed. Also, Stephanie reveals some exciting news in this episode!Blog for this episodeCheck us out on: Instagram - For the latest crime news and updates Patreon - For exclusive ad-free content and weekly bonus episodes! This episode is sponsored by Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code TCS
Timestamps (8:53) - Adan Manzano Update (15:10) - Truck Drivers According to the FBI’s former assistant director Frank Figliuzzi, long-haul truckers may be responsible for over 850 murders in the United States In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss: The case of long-haul trucker Robert Ben Rhoades, the Truck Stop Serial Killer. Rhoades has been convicted of four murders and is thought to have killed at least 50 people during his crime spree. He made a ‘torture dungeon’ in the cab of his truck so that he could restrain his victims. The cases of missing people Judith Casida and Patrick Carnes. Judith and Patrick have no known connection, but they both disappeared from the exact same desolate exit ramp in Nevada. Judith disappeared in 2006 and Patrick disappeared in 2011. Both of their vehicles were left behind and no trace of them has ever been found. Could they have been victims of a serial killer? Read our blog for these cases Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Graza - Head to Graza.co and use TCS to get 10% off of TRIO which includes Sizzle, Frizzle and Drizzle, and get to cookin’ your next chef-quality meal!
Timestamps:(5:58) - Tyler Goodrich Update(15:00) - Johnny GoschOn September 5, 1982, Johnny Gosch (12) left his home in the early morning to carry out his paper route. His father would usually go with him, but on that fateful day Johnny went alone.Witnesses reported seeing Johnny speaking to different men that morning. His red wagon, filled with newspapers, would be found abandoned by his father. There have been reported sightings of Johnny over the years. Johnny’s mother Noreen has said that in 1997, Johnny showed up at her home to visit her. Johnny explained to Noreen what had happened during his abduction and said that he still feared for his life. Noreen said she hugged him at the end of their visit, and watched him leave.Could Johnny really be alive and living a life under the radar? Did he really visit his mother 15 years after he vanished?Read our blog for this caseBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime newsIn our latest Patreon episode, we discuss the case of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha KonankiThis episode is sponsored by : IQBAR is the better-for-you, plant-protein based snacks made with brain-boosting nutrients to refuel, nourish, and satisfy hunger without the sugar crash. IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text CRIME to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement brand, trusted by over one and a half million people. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. Get $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and use code TCS. Graza is our new favorite olive oil. Visit Graza.co and use TCS to get 10% off of TRIO which includes Sizzle, Frizzle and Drizzle, and get to cookin’ your next chef-quality meal!
Timestamps (10:30) - Adan Manzano Update (15:30) - Sebastian Rogers (20:30) - Asha Degree (36:14) - Social Scammers Welcome back to another episode of the True Crime Society Podcast. In this episode, we discuss a few different cases: It has been revealed that sports reporter Adan Manzano had Xanax in his system at the time of his death. The drug had not been prescribed to him. February 26 marked the one year anniversary of the disappearance of Tennessee teen Sebastian Rogers. There have been some new developments in the cold case of missing child Asha Degree. Asha has now been missing for over 25 years. We first covered Asha’s case in September 2024 so be sure to listen to that episode first. New search warrants have been executed. We have learned about some possibly incriminating text messages that were sent between the Dedmon family, who have been investigated in relation to the case. A witness has also alleged that Lizzie Dedmon confessed to killing Asha. We also discuss two ‘Social Scammer’ cases. Amy Downs aka Slotmachinequeen allegedly took over $1m in donations for charities from her followers. She then deposited the money into her own accounts. Marlena Valez is an influencer with over 400k followers on TikTok. In October 2024, Marlena filmed herself in a Target store. CCTV shows that she stole items at a self-checkout during that shopping trip. When police appealed for info, one of Marlena’s followers phoned in an anonymous tip, leading to her arrest. Read our blog for these cases - Asha Degree Social Scammers Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news Join us on Patreon for ad-free and extra, exclusive content This episode is sponsored by: IQ Bar: : Text CRIME to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply
Timestamp to skip intro: (8:45)In 2019, Evelyn Boswell (15 months) was seen alive for the last time, reportedly by a babysitter in Blountville, Tennessee.Evelyn was not reported missing until February 2020. Her grandfather raised the alarm after he said he had not seen the child since Thanksgiving.Authorities started investigating and zeroed in on Evelyn’s mother, Megan ‘Maggie’ Boswell. Megan gave varying accounts of where the child was and repeatedly lied to law enforcement.In March 2020, Evelyn’s tiny body was found with her head wrapped in aluminum foil. She had been stuffed into a trash can and discarded like waste.Megan would be arrested and charged with Evelyn’s murder. Now, five years later, Megan’s trial has just concluded and she has been found guilty of killing her daughter. Read our blog for this caseBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime newsJoin us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free contentThis episode is sponsored by:Cure Hydration: The electrolyte drink mix that tastes as amazing as it makes you feel. Cure is offering 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best by visiting curehydration.com/TCS and using promo code TCS at checkout.
Timestamps:(7:57) - Poisoning CasesIn this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two cases where men were possibly drugged to death by women.Sports reporter Adan Manzano (27) was found dead with no signs of trauma in his New Orleans hotel room in February 2025. Adan had been in the city to cover the upcoming Super Bowl. When police began investigating, they discovered Adan was last seen with a female ‘career criminal,' Danette Colbert. Danette has a history of drugging and robbing men. It was discovered that Danette used Adan’s credit card after his death. His cause of death is still pending with the Medical Examiner.Indiana man Harold Allen died in 2022 from what was initially thought to be natural causes. It was only after his step-daughter, Ashley Jones, staged a robbery that his death was investigated. It came to light that Harold was likely poisoned to death with ethylene glycol by his wife Marsha and Ashley. The women tried multiple times to kill Harold with varying substances before they were successful. After Marsha was questioned by police, she took her own life. Ashley is currently awaiting trial. Read our blogs for these cases: Adan Manzano Harold Allen Podcast Recommendation: Looking for a podcast that’s unfiltered, hilarious, and totally unpredictable? It’s Happening with Snooki & Joey is your go-to for all things pop culture, celeb gossip, and wild stories! New episodes drop every Friday! Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows!Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime newsJoin our exclusive crime community on Patreon for ad-free content and extra episodesThis episode is sponsored by: Nutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code TCS. IQBar - Start the New Year off right with IQBAR’s brain-and-body-boosting bars,hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. Their Ultimate Sampler Pack includes all three! To get your 20% off, just text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.
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Skip the intro: (3:19)Dr. Amie Harwick was an established marriage, family and sexuality specialist. She worked in Los Angeles and was highly respected in her field.In 2009, Amie began dating a man named Gareth Pursehouse. After 18 months, things turned sour and they broke up. Except, Gareth could not accept the change. He was violent towards Amie and stalked her, forcing her to take out multiple protective orders.Amie managed to distance herself from Gareth over the following years. In January 2020, the two had a chance meeting at a public event that Amie was attending and Gareth was working at. This meeting caused Gareth to fly into a rage which terrified Amie.On Valentine’s Day 2020, Amie attended a burlesque show with her friends. Gareth waited until she left and he broke into her home. He lay in her bed and waited for. When Amie arrived home, she was brutally attacked by Gareth and he threw her off a balcony, leaving her to die.Gareth would go to trial for Amie’s murder and he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.There have also been some big updates in the ‘suicide’ of Ellen Greenberg. The medical examiner who originally titled Ellen’s death a suicide has now backtracked. "It is my professional opinion Ellen's manner of death should be designated as something other than suicide," Dr Marlon Osbourne said. Join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free contentBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime newsRelationships—whether you're single, dating, or committed—can feel like a constant learning curve. Be sure to check out The Sabrina Zohar Show to help you navigate it all with no-BS, real talk that empowers you to build the healthy, fulfilling connections you deserve.This episode is sponsored by: Prolon - To help you kickstart a health plan that truly works, Prolon is offering True Crime Society listeners 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Nutrition Program! Just visit ProlonLife.com/TCS Graza Olive Oil - Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/TCS and use promo code TCS today for 10% off your first order!
Timestamps(2:00) - Tracey Nix Updates(10:36) - Daniel MorcombeIn December 2003, Australian teen Daniel Morcombe (13) had saved up some money and decided to take the bus to a shopping center to buy Christmas gifts for his family.Daniel walked to a nearby bus stop. He attempted to flag down a bus, but the driver was unable to stop due to mechanical issues with the vehicle. A second bus followed behind very shortly. Daniel was no longer at the bus stop and was never seen alive again.The investigation into Daniel’s disappearance was one of the largest ever seen in Australia. At one stage, there was a reward of $1m offered in the case.In 2011, a sex offender named Brett Peter Cowan was arrested and charged with Daniel’s murder. Cowan had offered Daniel a lift to the shopping centre after the bus failed to stop. Cowan murdered Daniel within an hour of his abduction. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the abduction and murder of Daniel Morcombe.Read our blog for this caseJoin our true crime community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free contentBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime newsThis episode is sponsored by IQBar:Start the New Year off right with IQBAR’s brain-and-body-boosting bars,hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. Their Ultimate Sampler Pack includes all three! To get your 20% off, just text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.
Skip the intro chat: (7:36)Tracey Nix fell asleep while she was meant to be caring for her grandson Ezra, who was 16 months old. Ezra got out of the home and went to a pond on the family property. He ended up drowning and passing away.An investigation was conducted and no charges were laid against Tracey.In November 2022, Tracey was caring for another grandchild, Uriel, who was 7 months old. Tracey took the baby to a restaurant for lunch and then drove her home. Instead of taking the baby into the home, Tracey left her in the vehicle and went inside to play the piano. She insists that she ‘just forgot’ that the baby was in the vehicle. Uriel would pass away from hyperthermia after being left in the car in 90 degree temperatures.Tracey was recently taken to trial for Uriel’s death. Ezra’s death was not allowed to be discussed during proceedings. Tracey has been found not guilty of the manslaughter of Uriel but has been convicted on a lesser charge.Read our blog for the Nix case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/01/14/is-tracey-nix-a-killer-grandmother/We offer exclusive weekly content on Patreon - join us at patreon.com/truecrimesocietyBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - instagram.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamp to skip the intro: (8:57)In 2012, Iowa cousins Lyric Cook (10) and Elizabeth Collins (8) were riding their bikes on a warm summer day. When they didn't return after a few hours, their grandmother raised the alarm. Their bodies would be found five months later in a wildlife park 25 miles from where they were last seen.Now, more than 12 years later, the murders of Lyric and Elizabeth remain unsolved. Their causes of death have never been made public.Read our blog for the girlsBe sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive and ad-free content.Join us on Instagram for the latest crime newsThis episode is sponsored by:IQ Bar: For 20% off all IQBAR products. Text CRIME to 64000. Message and data rates may apply
Timestamp to skip the intro - (7:38) In October 2024, a 911 call was placed from the home of Tennessee woman Jessica Chandler. When authorities arrived, they found her two children, aged 4 and 1, unresponsive. Both children were declared dead at the scene. When authorities first investigated, it was determined that Jessica had likely poisoned her children before making a superficial attempt to take her own life. Authorities initially believed this as empty medication bottles were found at the scene. This case is unfolding in the courts at the moment and we have since learned that Jessica actually smothered her children with a Lilo and Stitch blanket. Lacey Spears lived an unusual and tumultuous life. Growing up, she told stories about abuse, eating disorders and abortion. None of which have been proven to be true. Lacey gave birth to a son, Garnett, in 2008. She immediately made up lies about Garnett’s father and started documenting her sons ‘medical issues’ online. Lacey insisted that Garnett have a feeding tube placed because he was unable to tolerate standard feeding. Nurses were skeptical as they were able to feed the baby without any issues. When Garnett was five, he ended up being airlifted to hospital. His sodium levels were so high that a doctor confronted his mother about the situation. Garnett passed away days later and a police investigation began. Lacey was convicted of murdering her son by injecting him with ultra levels of sodium. Authorities believe she suffers from Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Poisoning murders are a very rare occurrence. This method accounts for just under one-half of one percent of murders. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/01/05/moms-who-murder-poison/ Be sure to join us on Patreon for ad-free and exclusive weekly content Join us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Graza Olive Oil - Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/TCS and use promo code TCS today for 10% off your first order! Prolon’s Fasting Mimicking Diet is a revolutionary, plant-based nutrition program that nourishes the body while making cells believe they’re fasting. Prolon is offering True Crime Society listeners 15% off their 5-day nutrition program for your post-holiday glow-up when you go to ProlonLife.com/tcs
Timestamps: (3:33) - Updates (Liam Payne arrests, Gypsy Rose had a baby) (14:09) - The Murder of Mike Williams In 2000, Florida man Mike Williams seemed to have it all. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Denise, and they had a beautiful daughter together. Mike was successful in his career and enjoyed many hobbies, including hunting. One early morning in December 2000, Mike allegedly took his boat and went hunting on Lake Seminole. Denise raised the alarm when he did not return by noon. The search for Mike began, and ran for months. One theory was that Mike had been injured in a boating accident, fallen overboard and drowned. It was expected that his remains would eventually surface in the lake. They didn’t. Just months after he disappeared, Denise petitioned to have Mike declared dead so that she could claim almost $2m in life insurance. A judge agreed, despite the usual waiting period in Florida for someone to be declared dead being five years. Five years after Mike vanished, Denise married his best friend (and life insurance salesman) Brian Winchester. Their marriage was tumultuous and would eventually end in divorce. After their marriage fell apart, the truth came out. Brian and Denise had been having an affair and they worked together to kill Mike. His remains were found in 2017. Read our blog for this case Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content and ad-free episodes. Join us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Acorns - Acorns makes it easy for everyone to start saving and investing. Head to acorns.com/tcs or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! IQBAR - Start the New Year off right with IQBAR’s brain-and-body-boosting bars hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. To get your twenty percent off and free shipping, just text CRIME to sixty-four thousand.
Timestamp to skip the intro - (5:24)In November, 2024 Hannah Kobayashi disappeared in Los Angeles, CA while traveling from Maui to New York City. She sent a family member strange texts about her identity being stolen being vanishing. After a frantic search and pleas from her family, it was discovered Hannah crossed the border to Mexico of her own free will. During this time, her father took his own life and a potential marriage/ immigration scam was uncovered.Hannah has since returned to the United States but questions remain unanswered.Check us out on Patreon for ad-free content and weekly bonus episodes!
Timestamp to skip the intro chat - (8:26) On Christmas Eve in 2008, Bruce Jeffrey Pardo dressed up in a Santa suit. He also gift-wrapped some weapons. He went to the home of his ex in-laws in Covina, California and opened fire. He killed nine people before taking his own life. In the final episode of the True Crime Society Podcast for 2024, we discuss the Covina Christmas Massacre. There has also been a big update in the case of ‘dead’ man Ryan Borgwardt. Ryan has returned to the United States of his own accord and is now facing obstruction charges, as well as possibly having to pay tens of thousands of dollars of restitution. We will be taking a week off over the holiday season. If you’re missing your True Crime Society fix, be sure to join us on Patreon where we have 60+ exclusive episodes available. Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news Thank you for your support this year. We are looking forward to a great 2025! Regards, Olivia and Stephanie
Timestamp to skip the intro chat - (6:51) According to the Bureau of Justice, the percentage of women murdered by an intimate partner is 5 times higher than it is for men. Of the estimated 4,970 female homicide victims in 2021, 34% were killed by an intimate partner. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two separate cases where women have allegedly been murdered by their husbands. Texas realtor and mother-of-four, Suzanne Simpson was last seen arguing with her husband Brad on the night of October 6, 2024. A neighbor reported hearing screams following the fight. Hours later, Brad purchased two bags of cement, a construction bucket with a lid, 32 trash bags and bleach. Police believe he killed Suzanne and dismembered and disposed of her body. Brad has been arrested and charged with murder, unlawful restraint, assault, tampering with evidence and possession of a prohibited weapon. Suzanne remains missing. On October 7, 2024, Lee Gilley called 911 and said his pregnant wife Christa intentionally overdosed in an attempt to kill herself. Christa was taken to the hospital where she passed away. Doctors discovered that Christa’s injuries were not consistent with Lee’s story. An investigation determined that Christa had been strangled to death. Lee was arrested and charged with capital murder. In the weeks leading up to her death, Lee was engaging with online content about traditional gender roles and the belief that women should stay at home instead of having their own careers. Read our blogs for these cases Suzanne Simpson Christa Gilley Join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content and weekly bonus episodes! Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: - Skylight Frame: Skylight Frame is the touchscreen digital photo frame your whole family will love. Get twenty dollars off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com/SOCIETY - Sono Bello: Save big during Sono Bello's friends and family holiday savings event. Schedule your free consultation now at www.sonobello.com/TCS
Skip the intro chat timestamp - (6:56) After auditioning for ‘The X Factor’ as a teen, Liam Payne was grouped together with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson to form one of the best selling boy bands of all time -- One Direction. Throughout his career, Liam felt isolated and struggled with his mental health and sobriety. He said he was grateful when the band broke up because he knew the lifestyle would eventually kill him. On October 16, 2024, the manager of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires called police to report "an aggressive man who could be under the effects of drugs and alcohol." Police arrived at the hotel moments later and found Liam dead at the age of 31. He had fallen from a third floor balcony onto a courtyard below. Since his death, police have arrested three people alleging they supplied drugs to Liam multiple times before his fall. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the tragic death of Liam Payne. Read our blog for this case Join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Cornbread Hemp - If you’re looking for a healthier way to enjoy a carefree moment, you have to give Cornbread Hemp a try! As a special offer for our listeners, you can get 30% off your first order! Just visit cornbreadhemp.com/TCS and use promo code TCS at checkout.
Skip the intro chat: (8:00) - StartSometimes people get so caught up in their personal situations that they become overwhelmed. Financial pressures, marital difficulties and employment troubles can all contribute to life feeling out of control.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two separate cases where men may have faked their own deaths in order to escape the lives they were living. In August 2024, Wisconsin man Ryan Borgwardt (44) told his wife of 20+ years that he was going kayaking. The couple have three children together. Ryan’s wife raised the alarm when he did not return. His overturned kayak and a life jacket were found floating in the lake. Authorities became so convinced that he was not in the lake, they started investigating other avenues. They discovered that Ryan got a new passport, purchased airline gift cards and had been communicating with a woman online in Uzbekistan. Ryan Flynn aka Ryan Roth has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars over the years - including from his own grandmother. Ryan was known to set up fake charities, raise funds and then dissolve the organizations to keep the money for himself. On January 20, Ryan’s motorbike, belongings and an apparent suicide note were found at the edge of a cliff in Uluwatu in Bali. Ryan’s remains have never been found and many people believe that he may have staged his own death. Read our blogs for these cases: https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/11/12/did-wisconsin-man-ryan-borgwardt-fake-his-own-death-and-flee-the-country/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/11/17/did-fraudster-ryan-roth-fake-his-own-death-in-bali/ Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime newsJoin us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free contentThis episode is sponsored by: Uncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to UncommonGoods.com/TCS Skylight Frame: Get $20 off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/SOCIETY
Jump ahead using timestamps (12:24) - Madeline Kingsbury Update (13:43) - Diane Schuler In 2009, Diane Schuler was returning to her New York home after a camping trip with five young children in the minivan she was driving - her two children and three nieces. She took the kids to McDonalds for breakfast and witnesses said the family seemed fine and nothing was amiss. Diane made another stop at a gas station looking for a specific over-the-counter pain medication, but the store didn't carry it. After this, Diane pulled over multiple times and was seen hunched over appearing sick outside of the vehicle. One of her nieces called their father and said, ‘There’s something wrong with Aunt Diane.’ Family members told Diane to stay where she was, but Diane continued the drive regardless. She drove the wrong way onto the busy Taconic State Parkway and struck another vehicle head-on at a high rate of speed. The crash became known as the worst fatal motor vehicle accident in Westchester County. 8 people were killed, including Diane, her daughter and all of her nieces. An empty bottle of vodka was found in the wreckage of the vehicle and Diane’s BAC was reported to be 0.19%. She also had high levels of THC in her system and was suspected to have smoked marijuana as recently as 15 minutes prior to the collision. Diane’s husband remains adamant that driving under the influence is not what caused the accident and believes Diane suffered a medical emergency. Join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content. Read our blog for this case This episode is sponsored by: It’s holiday season! Check out Uncommon Goods and Skylight Frames for perfect gifts for loved ones. Uncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to UncommonGoods.com/tcs. Don’t miss out on this limited time offer! Uncommon Goods. We’re all out of the ordinary. Skylight Frame - Get twenty dollars off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com/SOCIETY
TIMESTAMPS (5:23) - General updates (Liam Payne arrests, Bryan Kohberger) (11:34) - Lauren Spierer In 2011, college student Lauren Spierer (20) went out for a night on the town with some friends. Witnesses reported that she seemed inebriated, and at one point she left both her shoes and her phone behind at a bar.The last public sighting of Lauren was on CCTV at 2.51am on June 3, 2011. She seemingly vanished into the night. Her keys and purse would be found discarded along the route she took that night.Lauren came into contact with multiple men on the night she vanished. All of the men denied having any knowledge about Lauren’s whereabouts and obtained legal representation.Could there have been an accident that caused Lauren’s death and a coverup has ensued? Or was foul play involved?In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the 2011 disappearance of Lauren Spierer. Read our blog for this caseBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime newsGet exclusive content on PatreonThis episode is sponsored by:Cornbread Hemp - If you’re looking for a healthier way to enjoy a carefree moment, you have to give CornbreadHemp a try! They've created the first-ever USDA Organic THC gummy that’s 100% legal. Visit CornbreadHemp.com/tcs and use code TCS for 30% off your first order.
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Timestamp: (7:04) - Tyler Weathersby In September 2024, South Dakota man Tyler Weathersby was acting erratically. His mother was visiting from interstate and the two had an argument. He drove his mother to the airport the day before her flight and left her there. He was agitated when he got home. His wife, MonaLisa Perez, said that he would routinely go for long walks, multiple times per day. She assumed that this is what he was doing on September 4 when he left their home. Tyler can be seen on CCTV walking in the neighborhood that day. He has not been seen since. In an interesting twist in the case, MonaLisa accidentally killed her previous partner Pedro in 2017. The two were filming a YouTube prank video that went wrong, resulting in Pedro’s death. Where is Tyler? Did he suffer a mental health crisis? Or is there something more at play? In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the disappearance of Tyler Weathersby. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/10/23/tyler-weathersby-vanished-after-going-for-a-walk/ Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety Check us out on Patreon for ad free episodes, weekly bonus episodes and more!
Timestamps(10:37) - Napa Halloween Murders StartNapa - California - On Halloween in 2004, three roommates, Leslie Ann Mazzara, Lauren Meanza and Adriane Insogna, spent the evening handing out specially prepared treat bags to the children in their neighborhood.Hours after the women went to bed, Lauren was awakened by the sounds of screaming and breaking glass. As she headed up the stairs to investigate, she heard footsteps coming towards her. She fled the home and called 911 from her vehicle.Leslie and Adriane would be found brutally murdered in an upstairs bedroom. The pool of blood at the scene was said to be inches deep.An investigation would later determine that an acquaintance of the women, Eric Copple, was responsible for their deaths. Eric was the partner of a friend of the girls. No motive for the murders has ever been confirmed, besides Eric’s possible jealousy over the friendship. Despite this case happening twenty years ago, it has recently been discussed again due to the similarities between it and the Moscow Murders. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the 2004 Halloween murders in Napa, California. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/10/20/the-napa-valley-halloween-murders/Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by:Uncommon Goods - Spark something uncommon this holiday season with incredible, hand-picked gifts from Uncommon Goods. To get 15% off your next gift, go to UncommonGoods.com/tcs
NO TIME STAMP - NO INTRO CHAT THIS EPISODE :)TW - sexual and physical abuse.Sean Combs aka Diddy seemed to have it all. In 2022, his net worth was estimated to be around $1B. He had a successful career in music and acting, and owned many different businesses.Sean is no stranger to legal trouble. He has been sued for millions of dollars over the years. Recently his troubles have escalated. Footage of him physically abusing his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, was released and Sean made a public apology.In September 2024, Sean was arrested for racketeering, sex trafficking by force, and transportation for the purposes of prostitution. The media are also reporting that 120 sexual assault lawsuits will be filed against him in New York, Los Angeles and Miami over the coming weeks.Sean is currently being held in prison, awaiting a May 2025 trial. He has been denied bail.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the fall of Diddy.Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/10/13/the-fall-of-diddy/If you’d like access to ad-free episodes and exclusive content, join us on Patreon - patreon.com/truecrimesocietyBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - instagram.com/truecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by : Cornbread Hemp - If you’re looking for a healthier way to enjoy a carefree moment, you have to give Cornbread Hemp a try! They've created the first-ever USDA Organic THC gummy that’s 100% legal. You can get 30% off your first order! Just visit cornbreadhemp.com/TCS
Timestamps (4:45) - Olivia's thoughts on the Vicky & Casey White Documentary (11:00) - Nurses Who Murder According to the National Library of Medicine, it is estimated that an average of 35 Americans are killed by healthcare workers per year. The true numbers are likely higher, given that these crimes are often missed for years. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two different cases where nurses have been convicted of purposely murdering their patients with insulin. Pennsylvania nurse Heather Pressdee gave "lethal and potentially lethal doses of insulin" to at least 22 of her patients. Seventeen of the patients "died very soon" or "sometime later" after receiving the insulin doses. Heather ended up taking a plea deal to avoid the death penalty. In 2024, she was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences for the murders. She was also ordered to subsequently serve another 380 to 760 years in prison for the attempted murders. Australian nurse Megan Haines had many complaints made against her during her nursing career. It was alleged that she was rude to patients and that she stole from them. At one point, she had her nursing license suspended. Megan was reprimanded and was eventually allowed to nurse again. While working a night shift in May 2014, she was informed that three patients had made complaints against her and that she would be investigated. That night, Megan would inject two of the patients who complained about her with insulin. She was arrested and charged with the murders and is currently serving a prison term - she will be eligible for parole in 2041. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/10/08/medical-murders/ Join us on Patreon for ad-free and exclusive content - Patreon.com/truecrimesociety Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesociety
Timestamps: Patty Wu-Murad Update - (10:20) Robert Fisher - (16:50) In 2001, Robert Fisher and his wife Mary had been having marital problems. Robert’s parents divorced when he was young and he was adamant that his children, Brittney and Bobby, would not go through the same. Robert was said to be controlling and abusive towards his family. He once turned a hose on his wife when she spoke ‘out of turn.’ Mary told friends in early 2001 that she was planning to leave Robert. Robert found out and it sent him over the edge. Police allege that Robert shot Mary in the back of the head and slit the throats of their children before rigging the home to explode by pulling the gas line.Once the blaze was extinguished, Robert was nowhere to be found. 23 years later, Robert remains one of the most wanted men in America.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the brutal murder of the Fisher family in Arizona and how the main suspect has eluded capture for over twenty years. Read our blog for this caseCheck out our Patreon for ad-free episodes, weekly bonus episodes and more!This episode is sponsored by IbianaIbiana is a free virtual treasure hunting platform where you can challenge your mind, solve riddles, and compete against others for a chance to win real cash prizes. Best of all, it’s absolutely free to play. Unlock your inner wit today by downloading the ibiana app or get more information at ibiana.com. Join the hunt today (it’s free).
Timestamps(7:00) - Lost at SeaData indicates that over 3,000 people are reported missing at sea, each year.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two separate disappearances where the people involved have vanished without a trace after allegedly boarding boats.Abigail Bernstein and her two young sons, Koa Kai and Kush, were last seen in October 2022 at the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii. They were allegedly boarding a boat for a long voyage. The boat’s captain would return one year later and say that Abigail and the children left the boat because they were seasick. No trace of the family has been found. Did something happen during the voyage or has Abigail taken the children and gone off the grid?British woman Sarm Heslop and her American boyfriend Ryan Bane lived on Ryan’s boat ‘Siren Song’ in the US Virgin Islands in 2021. Ryan has said that one night in March that year, he was awoken in the early morning hours by the anchor alarm. When he got up, Sarm was nowhere to be seen. Ryan waited 9 hours before calling police. He has reportedly refused to let authorities search ‘Siren Song’ and he has since sold the vessel and returned to the United States. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/09/17/missing-at-sea-the-bernstein-family-sarm-heslop/If you’d like to listen to this episode ad-free, please visit us on PatreonThis episode is sponsored by IbianaIbiana is a free virtual treasure hunting platform where you can challenge your mind, solve riddles, and compete against others for a chance to win real cash prizes. Best of all, it’s absolutely free to play. Unlock your inner wit today by downloading the ibiana app or get more information at ibiana.com. Join the hunt today (it’s free).
Timestamps:(3:45) - Asha DegreeOn a cold and stormy night in February 2000 in Shelby, North Carolina, Asha Degree (9) got out of her bed. She collected some of her favorite belongings and snuck out of her home. She has not been seen since.Soon after Asha vanished, some of her belongings were found discarded in a nearby shed. A photograph of an unidentified child was found amongst her things – the child has never been identified.18 months after Asha disappeared, her backpack was found around 25 miles from where she was last seen. The pack is said to have been wrapped in trash bags, and it contained items that did not belong to Asha. Over the decades, the search for Asha has continued. There has been recent movement in her case as police have executed search warrants at a property near Asha’s home. A car that matched the description of one seen in the area at the time Asha disappeared has just been towed.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the disappearance of Asha Degree. Was Asha lured away from her home and murdered?Read our blog for Asha’s caseIf you’d like to listen to this episode ad-free, please visit us on PatreonThis episode is sponsored by:Factor - Factor's fresh, never frozen meals are dietitian-approved and ready to eat in just 2 minutes–so no matter how busy you are, you'll always have time to enjoy nutritious, great-tasting meals. Head to FactorMeals.com/tcs50 and use code tcs50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month.
Murder by poison is a rare method used by criminals. It is used in just under one-half of one percent of cases.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss three very different cases where people were intentionally poisoned, in an attempt to kill.Indiana man Alfred Ruf has just been jailed for drugging his wife Lisa multiple times. When Lisa was unconscious, Alfred would sleep with her daughter. Alfred told police that the end goal had been for Lisa to die. Texas attorney Mason Herring and his wife Catherine were having marital issues and decided to separate. Soon after, Catherine found out she was pregnant with their third child, so the couple decided to try to make things work. Mason decided to put an abortion drug into Catherine’s beverages, on repeated occasions. Catherine installed cameras in their home when she became suspicious after falling ill. Mason was eventually sentenced to a measly 180 days in jail after pleading guilty to charges of injury to a child and assault of a pregnant person. The couple’s daughter was born 10 weeks premature and now attends therapy 8 times per week and she has developmental delays.Lana Clayton was millionaire Steven Clayton’s 7th wife. In 2018, Lana apparently found Steven laying at the bottom of a staircase. She ran outside and flagged down a motorist to ask for help. Lana initially refused an autopsy for Steven and also told his family that he had no will, which not surprisingly, made them suspicious. An autopsy was eventually carried out and it was discovered that Lana had poisoned Steven by putting eye drops into his coffee. She is also said to have thrown his phone into a lake so that he could not call for help following the poisoning. Lana pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and tampering with a food or a drug causing death. She was sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole. Read our blog for these casesA judge has granted the request for alleged murderer Bryan Kohberger to have his trial moved. We discuss those updates in this episode.If you’d like to listen to this episode ad-free, please visit us on PatreonBe sure to check out our new fave podcast – Two Girls, One Ghost. Join the summerween trend and satisfy your spooky itch with Two Girls One Ghost, but be warned, side effects might include a haunting or two, listen at your own risk! This episode is sponsored by:IQbar- Start each day right with IQBAR's brain-and-body boosting bars, hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.
TIMESTAMPS(7:45) - Updates - Matthew Perry(16:55) - Laci PetersonIn 2002, Laci Peterson and her husband Scott found out that they were expecting their first child, a son they planned to name Conner.From the outside, the couple appeared to have a picture-perfect life. Under the surface though, cracks were forming.From early on in their marriage, Scott had a number of affairs with other women. In November 2002, he began an affair with a woman named Amber Frey. He told Amber at one point that he had ‘lost his wife’ and the upcoming Christmas would be his first without her.On Christmas Eve 2002, Laci was around 8 months pregnant. Scott said he left her at home watching Martha Stewart and that she was gone when he returned.The search for Laci and her unborn son was one of the most extensive and high-profile ever seen. Laci and Conner’s remains would be found months after they vanished.Scott was arrested near the Mexican border and was charged in relation to the deaths of his wife and son. 22 years later, there is still movement in this case. An organization called the LA Innocence Project is spearheading a new appeal to prove Scott’s alleged innocence.Read our blog for this caseIf you’d like to listen to this episode ad-free, please visit us on PatreonThis week’s episode is sponsored by:Save time and money and shop Thrive Market today. Go to ThriveMarket.com/tcs for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!
Timestamps(6:00) - Updates: Bryan Kohberger Trial, Wade Wilson Sentencing(22:17) - Cassidy RainwaterMissouri woman Cassidy Rainwater was down on her luck in 2021. She told family that she was staying with an acquaintance, James Phelps, until she could get back on her feet. When Cassidy’s family could not get in touch with her, they called in a welfare check. Police went to James’ home and he told authorities that Cassidy had left in July 2021 to move to Colorado.Soon after Cassidy disappeared, an anonymous tip was sent in to the FBI. The tipster said that there were photos of Cassidy on the dark web. In the images, Cassidy could be seen being held captive in a cage. James Phelps and a friend of his, Timothy Norton, would end up being arrested for Cassidy’s murder. The men attacked Cassidy while she was sleeping and ended up dismembering her body. Packages of her flesh were found in a freezer and had the date ‘July 24;’ written on them. During court proceedings, the men admitted to going to their local Walmart in an attempt to find other victims.Both men are now serving life in prison. If you’d like to listen to this episode ad-free, please visit us on Patreon! Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/09/03/cassidy-rainwater-murdered-and-dismembered-after-being-held-captive-in-a-cage/ This week’s episode is sponsored by:Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. That’s 7 IQBARs, 4 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text CRIME to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.
TIMESTAMPS (10:49) - Matthew Perry Start Celebrity Matthew Perry was very open about his decades-long struggle with addiction. He estimated that over the years, he had spent around $9m on rehab costs. At one point during his addiction, he was in a coma and on life-support for two weeks. In 2023, Matthew seemed to be doing well. Even some of his close friends believed he was sober. Matthew had been getting legal ketamine treatment for his depression and his doctor thought that it was working well. At some point in September 2023, things changed Matthew. He worked with his assistant of 25 years, Kenneth Iwamasa, to begin obtaining more ketamine illegally. They got the drugs from doctors and also from a drug dealer known as the ‘Ketamine Queen.’ Within weeks, Matthew had spent $55k on the drug, On October 28, 2023, Matthew told Kenneth to ‘shoot me up with a big one.’ Kenneth did so and he then left to run errands. When he returned to Matthew’s home, he found the celebrity face down in his jacuzzi. Paramedics were called and Matthew was declared dead at the age of 54. Five people have recently been arrested and charged in connection with Matthew’s death. His assistant is facing a possible sentence of 15 years in prison. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the tragic death of Matthew Perry. Who is to blame? Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/08/20/the-tragic-death-of-matthew-perry-who-is-to-blame/ If you’d like to listen to this episode ad-free, please visit us on Patreon
Timestamps(9:00) - Matthew Perry Arrests(14:16) - Deadly Dads** TW - CHILD MURDER **The United States has the highest rate of child murder among developed nations. The most common perpetrator of child homicide is a parent. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two cases where children were murdered by a person who should have cared for them the most – their father.- In June 2023, Chad Doerman asked his wife and children to lay down with him for a nap. As soon as they all climbed into bed, Chad got up and went to the gun safe. He went on a heinous rampage, shooting his three sons dead. Chad’s wife and step-daughter would survive the ordeal – it seems the boys were his main targets. Chad hast just been sentenced to life in prison.- Corey Micciolo was born in 2014. He lived for his early years with his mother Breanna. His father Christopher Gregor would eventually be given residential custody due to Breanna’s addiction issues. Breanna noticed bruises on Corey and his teachers have said that his demeanor changed over time. CCTV of Corey and Christopher was found – Christopher was forcing Corey to run at high speeds on a treadmill and he stumbled and fell multiple times. Christopher also appeared to bite Corey at one point. After the treadmill incident, Corey would pass away in hospital. In August 2024, Christopher was sentenced to a total of 25 years in state prison for his role in Corey’s death. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/08/19/deadly-dads-chad-doerman-and-christopher-gregor/If you’d like to listen to this episode ad-free, please visit us on Patreon!This week’s episode is sponsored by:Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. That’s 7 IQBARs, 4 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text CRIME to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.
Timestamps: (6:30) - Asa Ellerup wears her wedding ring & brings their dog to Rex's hearing (10:23) - The Mormon wives get a Hulu docuseries (Taylor Frankie Paul) (13:23) - Lauren Dickason update (15:08 )- Heat Related Deaths On average, 37 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke after being left in a vehicle. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two cases where children died after being left unattended in the heat. Justin ‘Ross’ Harris and his wife Leanna had been having marriage troubles for years. They were trying to stick it out, despite Ross’ having numerous affairs. The couple had one child together, Cooper. In June 2014, Ross texted one of the women he had been seeing and said "I need an escape. I love my son and all but we both need an escape.” Later that day, Ross took Cooper to breakfast and was meant to drop him off to daycare. After driving for a mile, Ross somehow forgot that Cooper was in his car seat. Ross parked the car in direct sunlight, got out of the vehicle and went into work. Seven hours later, after internal temperatures in the car reached around 125f, Ross left work and drove off. Minutes later, he realized what he had done. Cooper was dead in his car seat. Ross was charged with malice murder, two counts of felony murder, cruelty to children in the first and second degree, criminal attempt to commit a felony and dissemination of harmful materials to minors. Many of these charges stemmed from Ross’ inappropriate communications with underage females that he engaged in sexting with. Ross was convicted in 2016. He was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole plus 32 years. However, in 2024, Ross was released from prison. A court ruled that there should have been separate trials for the murder charges and the sex-crime charges and his convictions were overturned. Read our blog for this case In the second case, we discuss the death of 4-month-old Tanna Rae Wroblewski. Tanna Rae was allegedly left alone on a boat in 121f heat on the July 4th weekend this year. Her parents were said to be swimming and cooling off. When they returned to check Tanna Rae some time later, she was bleeding from the ears. The baby was transported to hospital where she passed from heat-related conditions. There is an investigation into the baby’s death ongoing. We are now on Patreon with exclusive content and ad-free episodes - join us at Patreon.com/truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: Smalls - Cat food has been the same forever. It’s time for cat food to move into the 21st century. Now is the time to make the switch to Smalls. Head to Smalls.com/TCS and use promo code TCS at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Factor - . Factor's fresh, never frozen meals are dietitian-approved and ready to eat in just 2 minutes. Head to FactorMeals.com/tcs and use code tcs50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month. Thrive Market - Save time and money and shop Thrive Market today. Go to ThriveMarket.com/TCS for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!
Timestamps: (5:27) - Wade Wilson supporters strike again (9:18) - Karen Read Trial 2 coming Jan. 2025 (10:46) - Chris Watts grasps at relevancy (16:64) - Influencers The True Crime Society Podcast is back after a week off! In this episode, we discuss three very different cases of disgraced influencers. At her peak, Kat Torres had over 1m followers on Instagram. She was linked to celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio. Following ‘life-coaching sessions’, Kat forced multiple women to engage in sex work and they were forced to give her thousands of dollars of their money. Over 20 women have come forward and said that Kat preyed on them. She has recently been sentenced to prison for human trafficking offences. Russian influencer Maxim Lyutyi wanted his newborn son to be ‘Superman’. He refused medical treatment for the child and believed that the baby could survive on a ‘diet’ of berries and sunlight. The baby only lived for one month and weighed 3.5lbs when he died. Maxim is now imprisoned for his son’s death. Utah Mormon ‘MomTok’ influencer Taylor Frankie Paul has 4.4m followers on Tiktok and 360k on instagram. After swinging and infidelity allegations, her marriage broke down in 2022. By 2023, she was in a new relationship. In February that year, police were called to her home by a neighbor. While intoxicated, Taylor had allegedly assaulted her new partner. During her rage, she threw a stool which struck her young daughter in the head. Taylor has spoken about the events and said ‘As much as I wish that night had went differently, I felt like hitting rock bottom actually helped me in some ways. Made me seek help that I wasn’t getting.” You can read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/07/24/disgraced-influencers/ In this episode, we also discuss updates in the Chris Watts and Wade Wilson murder cases. We are also on Patreon with ad-free episodes and exclusive content- Patreon.com/truecrimesociety This week’s episode is sponsored by: Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. That’s 7 IQBARs, 4 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text CRIME to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Magic Mind is a “mental performance shot”, an addition to your daily routine, that gets you focused, mentally clear, motivated and productive, while reducing stress. Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases. Use code TRUECRIMESOCIETY at checkout - https://magicmind.com/truecrimesociety Prose makes beauty personal with truly custom formulas that couldn’t exist without you. Get FIFTY percent off your first haircare subscription order at Prose.com/tcs
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (5:38) - Wade Wilson Supporters (10:24) - Peter Falconio In 2001, British tourist Peter Falconio and his girlfriend Joanne Lees were traveling around the world on the trip of a lifetime. On a cold night in June 2001, the couple were driving through the remote Australian outback. A passing motorist named Bradley John Murdoch motioned to the couple to stop their vehicle because of car troubles. Peter pulled over and got out of the car. What happened next is the stuff of nightmares. Joanne heard a loud bang and Peter dropped out of sight. Bradley then attempted to abduct Joanne, but she managed to escape into the desert where she hid for hours. Bradley would eventually be charged with Peter’s murder, but Joanne faced vicious attacks from the media who questioned her every move. The media interest in this trial was so large that the court went under a massive renovation costing almost $1 million dollars. 23 years later, Peter’s body has never been found. Read our blog for this case We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: Dipsea - Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, spicy audio stories. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/tcs Smalls - Smalls cat food is protein packed recipes made with preservative free ingredients you’d find in your fridge… and it’s delivered right to your door. Head to Smalls.com/TCS and use promo code TCS at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (3:51) - Gypsy Rose is Pregnant (7:35) - Lady Bird Lake (13:24) - Blaze Bernstein Blaze Bernstein and Samuel Woodward had attended the same high school in Orange County, California. In 2017 and early 2018, the two men had reconnected on Tinder and had been chatting over social media. In January 2018, they decided to meet up. Samuel picked up Blaze from his home. Blaze was never seen alive again.After an arduous legal process, Samuel has just been found guilty of the murder of Blaze. The prosecution stated that the murder was a hate crime. Samuel killed Blaze due to his religious beliefs and sexual orientation. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the hate-filled murder of Blaze Bernstein. Read our blog for this caseWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your supportThis episode is sponsored by:Factor - Warmer, sunnier days are calling. Fuel up for them with Factor's no prep, no mess meals. Head to FactorMeals.com/tcs50 and use code tcs50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month.
Timestamps:(7:54) - Karen Read Update(18:00) - Wade WilsonIn October 2019, Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz each made innocent choices that would lead to the end of their lives.Kristine and a friend, Stephanie, went to a bar to listen to live music. At the venue, they met Wade Wilson. Stephanie described Wade as ‘friendly and charming.’ Kristine and Wade went back to Kristine’s where Wade strangled Kristine in her bed. He then stole her vehicle and fled the scene. Later that day, while driving the stolen car, Wade approached Diane who was walking to work. He asked her for directions and he enticed her into the vehicle. He then beat and strangled Diane before pushing her out of the car and running her over until she looked like ‘spaghetti.’ Wade is now facing the death penalty for the murders and is due to be sentenced. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss Wade Wilson, known as the Cape Coral Strangler or the Deadpool Killer. Read our blog for this episode. Check us out on Patreon for exclusive weekly episodes and ad-free content!This episode is sponsored by:Prose - Prose is custom hair and skincare, made to order and personalized. Goto Prose.com/tcs for your FREE consultation and 50% off your one-of-a-kind formulas. Thrive Market - Save time and money and shop Thrive Market today. Go to ThriveMarket.com/tcs for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!
Timestamps:(6:39) - Lauren Dickason Update(13:07) - The Cheshire MurdersIn July 2007, Jennifer Hawke-Petit and her 11-year-old daughter Michaela went to the grocery store to buy ingredients for a recipe Michaela wanted to make. There, they would cross paths with a man named Joshua Komisarjevsky who would follow them home to plan his next home invasion.That night, Joshua and his accomplice Hayes broke into the family's home and tortured them for hours. In the morning, they forced Jennifer to the bank to withdraw $15,000. Before leaving the bank, Jennifer was able to alert the teller who immediately called 911.Things came crumbling down when Joshua and Hayes realized Dr. William Petit escaped and crawled to a neighbor's home looking for help, despite his severe injuries. The men panicked and used gasoline to light the home ablaze while police set up a perimeter.Jennifer, Michaela and 17-year-old Hayley were all killed inside. Dr. William Petit was the lone survivor of the attack.Blog for this episodeCheck us out on Patreon for exclusive weekly episodes and ad-free content!This episode is sponsored by: Dipsea - Dipsea offers a modern approach to romance through high-quality and captivating audio fiction. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/TCS Smalls - It’s time to make kibble a thing of the past. Smalls cat food is protein packed recipes made with preservative free ingredients you’d find in your fridge and it’s delivered right to your door. Head to Smalls.com/TCS and use promo code TCS at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SKIP THE PRE-EPISODE CHAT, PLEASE USE THE TIMESTAMPS: (00:31) - What happened to our Death After Dark Instagram? (13:43) - Sibling Murders According to statistics from the Bureau of Justice, 72% of murders by siblings involved a brother killing a brother and 14% involved a brother killing a sister.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss three cases of Sinister Siblings. In May 2024, Angela Gosser killed her husband Larry and her sister Jennifer Wilson in Kentucky. She also attempted to kill her brother Darryl before taking her own life. The motive for these murders is still unclear. Also in May 2024, Bethany Israel went to dinner at her brother Jack’s home. Bethany was in her second trimester of pregnancy. Family became concerned when Bethany did not return home. Police were called and they found pieces of Bethany’s body on the front porch of neighboring houses. It is believed Jack killed her because he thought she was ‘no longer innocent.’ Connor Young and his sister Amber had a tough start to life. They were placed in foster care and Amber endured sexual abuse. In 2021, the two siblings were seen on CCTV leaving a property. Only Connor returned. Amber’s body was found shortly after. Connor would be arrested, but not before writing this post on social media: “Amber, you will fly high for the rest of time. We will all miss you. Especially me. I love you. GBFN (goodbye for now) X.” Read our blog for these cases We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS.(12:00) - Rex HeuermannIn June 2024, alleged Long Island Serial killer, Rex Heuermann, was charged with the murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Castilla, bringing the total of his alleged victims to six.Police announced recently that over 350 devices had been seized from Rex’s home. A document was found on a hard drive and it is believed that is where Rex mapped out plans for his kills. Rex allegedly made notes such as : Remove head and hands Remove marks from tourture Remove ID marks – tattoos He also wrote down points he wanted to remember for his next kills: Get sleep before hunt, too tired creats problems Use hevey rope for neck- light rope broke under stress of being tightend More sleep and noise control – more play time (Please note all spelling errors are Rex’s own).We also discuss the recent "press conference" held by attorney John Ray where he throws around some insane accusations about Rex's daughter Victoria.Listen to our first episode on this case here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jm9wbYFb2CQAZCgRuCiLK?si=IZltX_OQRxqp8LFlYJGtfgRead our blog for these updatesWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your supportBe sure to check out The Murder Diaries - Hosts Natalie & Paige present thoughtfully researched cases, often including the family’s voice in exclusive interviews. Available wherever you listen to podcasts!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (7:41) - Small Rex Heuermann update (12:24) - Shanda Sharer In 1992, 12-year-old Shanda Sharer was finding her way growing up in Indiana. She dealt with bullying at school that would eventually escalate into one the most heinous murders in the state.In January 1992, four girls between the ages of 15-17 decided "to teach Shanda a lesson." One of the girls, Melinda Loveless, was jealous of Shanda's new relationship.The girls went to Shanda’s home late at night and convinced her to leave with them. Over the next several hours, they would torture, sexually assault and beat Shanda to the brink of death before setting her on fire with gasoline. They left her to die on the side of a road.After the murder, the girls went to McDonald's and giggled because their breakfast sausages reminded them of Shanda's burnt body.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the horrific torture and murder of 12 year-old Shanda Sharer.Read our blog for Shanda’s case We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: IQBar - Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. That’s 7 IQBARs, 4 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks. TCS listeners get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, just text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Smalls - Are you still feeding your cat kibble? Smalls Cat Food is protein packed recipes made with preservative free ingredients you’d find in your fridge… and it’s delivered right to your door. That’s why Veterinarians.org rates Smalls 10 out of 10 for ingredient quality. Head to Smalls.com/TCS and use promo code TCS at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Dipsea - Enemies to lovers. Chance encounters. A slow burn. Or friends become...more.Whatever your favorite romance trope, Dipsea has a spicy audio story just for you.Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/tcs
Timestamps (6:40) - Chad Daybell update (8:27) - Rey Rivera In the early months of 2006, Rey Rivera’s wife Alison said he seemed stressed and paranoid but he wouldn't elaborate on what was bothering him. On two nights in May 2006, the alarm in the couple’s home went off in the early morning hours. Alison said Rey seemed terrified, even though police suggested a squirrel triggered the alarm. Alison left on a business trip that month and a friend of hers, Claudia was staying at their home. Claudia said Rey got a phone call and she heard him yell ‘Oh shit!’ He ran out of the house and was never seen alive again. When Alison couldn't get in touch with Rey, she cut her business trip short. Rey’s body was found in the conference room of the Belvedere Hotel on May 24, 2006. The circumstances surrounding his death have been debated online for many years. Did Rey take his own life or was there something else going on? A mysterious note was found taped to Rey’s computer after his death and we run through the contents of the note in this episode. Read our blog for Rey’s case We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: Thrive Market - Thrive Market is our go-to for all of my grocery and household essentials, and the convenience of ordering everything on their website or app and getting everything delivered to the doorstep quickly is a huge stress reliever! Save time and money and shop Thrive Market today. Go to ThriveMarket.com/tcs for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! That’s ThriveMarket.com.tcs
Check out our Patreon for more bonus episodes! This episode was originally a Patreon bonus episode.Blog with current updatesWe have had so many messages asking us to look into the mysterious death of Oklahoma teen Noah Presgrove. As some background info: Noah and around 40 other teens had been partying for 3-4 days.Around 3am on September 4, 2023, Noah was involved in an ATV wreck that he walked away from. He went back to the party and was involved in some type of argument or disagreement. It was said that Noah walked away from the party.Just before 6am on September 4, Noah’s naked body was found on the side of a highway. He was only wearing mismatched shoes.Noah’s cause of death has been confirmed as blunt force injuries and the manner of death remains undetermined.Police have confirmed they do not believe Noah’s death was the result of a hit-and-run. How did Noah die? Could other teens be covering up what really happened? Or was his death a true accident?** NOTE - this episode is from mid-May and there is a bit more info available currently than there was then, but not much. For example, we now know the party was not at Noah's best friend's house but a girl's house he was friends with **
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (9:40) - Mica Miller follow up (16:25) - Sugar Baby Murders In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two cases of young women who were murdered by their ‘sugar daddies’. Sugar dating is a pseudo-romantic relationship between an older wealthy person and a younger, usually significantly poorer, person. Many sugar babies are college/university students who are looking for a way to pay off their debt. Mackenzie Lueck met Ayoola Ajayi online in 2019. The two planned to meet up after her flight home for her grandmother's funeral. But, Ayoola had ulterior motives and planned to murder her. When Mackenzie got to his home, he tied her up and strangled her. Ayoola then attempted to burn Mackenzie’s remains and belongings in his backyard, in full view of his AirBnB renter and neighbors. Liliya (Lily) Guyvoronsky (20) had been dating Bothell City Council member James McNeal (58) for months. James recently left his wife and three children to be with her. Lily detailed their relationship in her diary and in messages to her friends. 'He is really controlling and I can tell he thinks I'm stupid because I am young,' she wrote. In April 2024, the two got into an argument and James allegedly killed Lily. James called his attorney to the scene who called 911 to report the murder. James is currently in jail awaiting trial, scheduled for July. Read our blog for these cases We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: Discover why Stephen King is raving about the blockbuster new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Emiko Jean. He says “The Return of Ellie Black is a page-turning suspense novel, a shrewd character study, and a captivating mystery, all at the same time. I couldn’t put it down until I’d experienced every last twist and turn.” Read The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean, available wherever books are sold.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (6:34) - Mica Miller Start On April 27, 2024, Mica Miller called 911 and asked the operator if her cell phone location could be traced. When the operator confirmed that her location was known, Mica hung up and allegedly shot herself in the head. So, Mica’s death was clearly a suicide, right? Except, there was a lot going on leading up to her death. The FBI have now been called into investigate the circumstances surrounding Mica’s death. Mica was married to high-profile Pastor John-Paul Miller. The two were going through a tumultuous breakup. Mica found four tracking devices on her vehicle. Her family have filed an affidavit in regards to her estate, and they claim Mica said ‘If I end up with a bullet in my head, it was not by me, it was JP.’ John-Paul also attempted to enter Mica’s home after her death and he was stopped by the building manager. Why are the FBI involved? John-Paul has temporarily been stood down from his pastoral duties at the Solid Rock Church. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the death of Mica Miller. Read our blog for this case We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: IQBar - Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. That’s 7 IQBARs, 4 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks. To get your twenty percent off, just text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Get your discount. Text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Discover why Stephen King is raving about the blockbuster new thriller from New York Times bestselling author Emiko Jean. He says “The Return of Ellie Black is a page-turning suspense novel, a shrewd character study, and a captivating mystery, all at the same time. I couldn’t put it down until I’d experienced every last twist and turn.” Read The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean, available wherever books are sold. Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, spicy audio stories. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/tcs
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (10:26) - Delphi & Suzanne Morphew Updates (27:36) - Moms who murder A mother’s role is to protect her children and to keep them safe in all situations. Sometimes though, things go very wrong within the family unit.Australian mother Jasmine Thomas had been struggling following the pandemic. She suffered from depression after the births of her two children and the pandemic made her increasingly paranoid. One night in 2022, she told her husband that she was taking their two daughters to McDonald’s. After getting McDonald's, Jasmine drove her children to a remote area off the highway and set the vehicle on fire with her and the children inside. All three of them died within minutes.Texas woman Savannah Kriger was going through a messy divorce with her husband Brian. A custody hearing regarding their son Kaiden was scheduled in March 2024. On the day of the hearing, Savannah went to Brian’s home and destroyed every piece of clothing that he owned. She then shot bullets through her wedding portraits and laid her wedding dresses out on the bed. She picked up Kaiden from daycare and made him call Brian to say goodbye. She then shot her son before taking her own life.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the cases of two mothers who murder – Jasmine Thomas and Savannah Kriger. Read our blog for these casesThere have also been updates in two previously covered cases and we also discuss: The delay of Richard Allen’s trial. Richard is accused of killing Delphi teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams. His trial was due to start in mid May and has now been pushed out to later in 2024. Suzanne Morphew’s autopsy results have come back. Suzanne went missing on Mother’s Day in 2020 and her remains were found last year. Suzanne’s cause of death has been determined as “Homicide by undetermined means in the setting of butorphanol, azaperone, and medetomidine (BAM) intoxication.” BAM is a potent tranquilizer that only licensed veterinarians can prescribe. Interestingly, Suzanne’s husband Barry had access to BAM for hunting purposes. We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your supportThis episode is sponsored by: IQBar - Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. That’s 7 IQBARs, 4 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks. To get your twenty percent off, just text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Get your discount. Text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.
Timestamps:(9:56) - Springfield ThreeHow can three women simply vanish?On June 7, 1992, Suzie Streeter and her friend Stacy McCall were celebrating their high school graduation. They went to multiple parties and caught up with friends. After police were called to one of the parties, the two girls decided to call it a night and headed back to Suzie’s home to spend the night.Suzie and Stacy made it back to the house - their vehicles, purses and other belongings were there. What happened after they got home is unknown to this day. The girls along with Suzie’s mother, Sherrill Levitt, vanished and are still missing 32 years later.Police have said the blinds were pulled back as if the women had been looking outside just before they disappeared. It is believed that Stacy left the home only wearing a t-shirt and underwear, as all of her other belongings are accounted for. A lamp shade on the front porch of the home was broken but there were no other signs of a struggle. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the cold case disappearance of The Springfield Three.Read our blog for this caseWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your supportThis episode is sponsored by: FUM - Start The Good Habit by going to TryFum.com/tcs and getting the Journey pack today. Fum is giving listeners of the show 10% off with code tcs. Thrive Market - Join in on the savings with Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift. Go to ThriveMarket.com/tcs Dipsea - Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/TCS
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (6:25) Gypsy update (9:50) Bryan Kohberger stargazes (23:02) Brian Cohee Brian Cohee II was a troubled teen who suffered from mental disorders and was interested in “death and morbidity.In February 2021, after a movie night with his parents, Brian left their home in search of a victim. He came across a homeless man named Warren Barnes sleeping under a bridge. Brian stabbed Warren multiple times with a kitchen knife before decapitating and dismembering him. Brian put Warren’s head and hands in a bag and took them home with him - stashing them in his closet .Brian’s mother Terri came across the bag covered in maggots days later. She called police immediately and they arrived to question Brian. There is infamous shocking footage of Brian confidently admitting to the murder.“Police, they don’t seem to care as much about high-risk individuals: homeless people, prostitutes, etc,” he said. “So I was deliberately looking for someone who lived that type of life.”“I’m like, that’s a homeless person, so I grabbed my knife, I put on three layers of gloves because plastic gloves can betray their users because they’re so thin…I took the knife, I pulled back the canvas and I stabbed his neck,” he later said.Read our blog for this caseIn other news, Bryan Kohberger and his team have released some more information about his alibi on the night of the Moscow murders. He was apparently driving around, looking at the moon and stars. We discuss this groundbreaking alibi in this episode.We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: IQBAR - Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. Text CRIME to 64-000 for 20% off all IQBAR products. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Quince – Indulge in affordable luxury! Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (8:32) - OJ Simpson’s death (14:07) - Dylan Rounds (17:24) - Crumbley Update (22:34) - Veronica Butler & Jilian Kelley Veronica Butler was involved in a fierce custody battle with her ex regarding their two children. Over the years, there had been allegations of abuse by other family members. In March 2024, Veronica was only able to see her children via supervised visits due to the allegations.On March 30, Veronica set out with Jilian Kelley to pick up her children to attend a birthday party. Jilian was an acquaintance who had been allowed by the court to supervise Veronica’s visits with her children. The two women would never arrive to pick up the children. Their vehicle was found abandoned in a remote area. Pools of blood, a hammer and gun paraphernalia was found at the scene. Four people have now been arrested in relation to this case. They are Tad Cullum, Tifany Adams, Cole Twombly, and Cora Twombly. This case is a very tangled web - Tifany was Veronica’s ex-mother-in-law. The newly released affidavit suggests that the women were murdered because Tifany was concerned that Veronica would soon be granted unsupervised visitation with the kids. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the brutal murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.Read our blog for this case We also discuss: OJ Simpson Died The body of missing teen Dylan Rounds has just been recovered. Dylan’s alleged murderer led police to his remains in early April 2024. Jennifer and James Crumbley, parents of school shooter Ethan Crumbley, have been sentenced for their role in the massacre. We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your supportThis episode is sponsored by: Thrive Market - Join in on the savings with Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift. Go to ThriveMarket.com/tcs
F YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (9:14) - Gypsy Rose Updates (17:50) - Sebastian Rogers Sebastian Rogers (15) was last seen by his mother Katie Proudfoot on the night of February 25, 2024. Katie has said that he did his chores and went into his bedroom. At around 10pm, she called for him to go to sleep. As some background into Sebastian, he is autistic and has been described as “very smart” and “not a mischievous child by any means.” Sebastian has limited social skills and at Christmas time is said to have asked for some friends. When Katie went in at 6am the following morning to wake Sebastian, he was not in his room. No trace of him has been found since. The search for Sebastian has been elaborate and comprehensive. At one point, investigators played his favorite song ‘Eye of the Tiger’ in an effort to lure him out of any hiding spot. Police also searched a landfill after a garbage collector said a trash can from Sebastian’s neighborhood felt heavier than usual. Now, more than six weeks later, Sebastian is still missing. Did he run away and has somehow managed to survive with no phone, money or other essentials? Or did something happen to Sebastian inside his family home? In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we the disappearance of teenager Sebastian Rogers. Read our blog for this case We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored: IQBAR - Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. Text CRIME to 64-000 for 20% off all IQBAR products. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. Ruby Franke (8:28) Doe Cases (35:17) The diaries of former mommy YouTuber Ruby Franke have been released and go into detail about how she abused her children. Ruby believed they were possessed by demons and repeatedly wrote that her son and daughter were the “spawns of Satan." In a July 2023 entry about her son, Ruby wrote: “I will not feed a demon.” The children were found emaciated and injured in August 2023. Ruby has since pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse and will serve her sentence in a Utah prison. She may face decades behind bars. In this age of technology and DNA advancements, it is unbelievable that some unidentified John and Jane Doe cases have never gotten their names back. We discuss two such cases in this episode. In June 2020, the remains of a male and female were found in Pinos Altos, New Mexico. A gun and suicide notes were found near their skeletonized remains. In August 2021 in Wadesboro, North Carolina, a barely clothed female was seen on a trail cam in the middle of the night, in the woods. Her remains were found the following year and she remains unidentified as of the time of recording. Could this Jane Doe be missing woman Amber Rae Johnston? In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss updates in the Ruby Franke child abuse case as well as some Jane and John Doe cases. Read our blogs for these cases – Ruby Franke Doe Cases We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: FUM - Start the year off right with The Good Habit by going to TryFum.com/tcs and getting the Journey pack today. Fum is giving listeners of the show 10% off with code TCS
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS.(6:55) - Twin Flames UniverseJeff Ayan met Megan Plante online in 2012. The couple had similar interests and were both interested in spirituality. Megan was studying under a spiritual guide at the time, and that person advised her that her spiritual name should be Shaleia. Megan has gone by that name ever since.Jeff and Shaleia moved in together and soon began to form ‘Twin Flames Universe’. A Twin Flame is a term that has been used to describe two people who are equals. Twin Flames are meant to push the other in their journey of self-discovery.Jeff and Shaleia have allegedly urged their followers to pursue their twin flame matches, regardless of the law. Some of their followers have been told to ignore restraining orders in order to match with their flame. Twin Flames Universe followers sometimes pay thousands of dollars for information from Jeff and Shaleia. One former devotee even had to declare bankruptcy after spending all of her money and up to ten hours per day studying Jeff and Shaleia’s teachings. Vanity Fair journalist Alice Hines described the classes as “a therapeutic-spiritual reality show”.Is Twin Flames Universe a cult? Jeff has denied that is it. He told VICE “We created an organization of love and harmony which heals and enriches everyone in it and everyone who is connected to anyone in it.”In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss Twin Flames Universe. Read our blog for this caseWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (10:03) James Crumbley verdict, Moscow madness (17:45) Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon Dutch tourists Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon arrived in Boquete, Panama in March 2014. They had prearranged to volunteer at a local school and were excited to spend time in the beautiful country. When they went to the school to start their work, they were told there was no place for them. They were disappointed and looked for ways to fill their days. On April 1, 2014, Kris and Lisanne went for a hike on the El Pianista Trail. They were only planning to spend a few hours there and took no supplies with them. They headed onto the trail and were never seen alive again. Months later, some of their belongings were found, including their phones and a camera. Investigators determined that they had attempted to make emergency calls from their phones for days after the hike, but the calls never connected. There were many interesting photos found on the camera, including 90 photos taken in a short period, one week after they went missing. One photo was found to have been deleted from the camera and authorities have never been able to recover it. Some remains of Kris and Lisanne were eventually found. Panamanian authorities have never released full autopsies for the women. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the mysterious deaths of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. Read our blog for this case We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: Thrive Market - Join in on the savings with Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift. Goto ThriveMarket.com/tcs
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (12:45) Sarah Sweeney (16:20) Lacey Overby (29:51) Birdie Pruessner & Anne Muhoro Birdie Pruessner had four beautiful children that seemed to be the center of her universe. She made many social media posts about how much she loved her children. In February 2024, Birdie posted many times in one day. One post read: ‘All my kids, peacefully sleeping in my bed. Curled up together. Knowing they are loved so fiercely that I’d do absolutely anything for them. This is my favorite moment.’ Soon after that post, a fire broke out in Birdie’s home. She passed away, along with her children and family pets. Many people started pointing fingers at Birdie’s ex-partners. Police quickly determined that Birdie was the one to start the fire. It is thought she set a mattress in the home alight. She left a suicide note in her minivan. Birdie’s family have said that she got to an awful place, one that resulted in tragic consequences. Anne Muhoro lived on the opposite side of the world to Birdie, in Canberra, Australia. Anne and her ex-partner George had a tumultuous relationship and had been fighting in court for years over the custody of their two children. Early one February morning, Anne turned off the electricity to their home and removed the batteries from smoke detectors. She then set a series of fires in the home, killing herself and her two young children. Anne died from the effects of the fire, but investigators were not able to determine how the children died – did Anne murder them prior to the blaze? In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two cases of Moms Who Murder – Birdie Pruessner and Anne Muhoro. Read our blog for these cases In this episode, we also discuss two updates from previously covered cases. The cause of death for Sarah Sweeney has come back as an overdose of medication. And, Lacey Overby has given another update about her alleged abduction. We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: IQBAR - Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. Text CRIME to 64-000 for 20% off all IQBAR products. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Quince – Indulge in affordable luxury! Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (12:02) - Mashenka Reid/ Gavin Smit Mashenka Reid’s mother left their family in late 2023. After that, Mashenka, at age 17, was asked by her father to stay home from school most days in order to care for her younger, disabled siblings. In February 2024, Mashenka asked her father to goto the store to get pizza ingredients. While he was gone, Mashenka got online and figured out how to use her father’s gun. When he returned home from the store, Mashenka allegedly shot both him and her little brother dead. In the height of the Covid Lockdown in 2020, Gavin Smith’s family forbade him to see his girlfriend, Rebecca. Gavin was 16 at the time. Investigators would later find over 15,000 Facebook messages between the two. In December 2020, Gavin called Rebecca on FaceTime – he was holding a gun and a knife. Rebecca encouraged Gavin to kill his family so that the two could be together. Gavin murdered his mother, step-father and two younger brothers while on the call. After the murders, Gavin texted Rebecca and said “Ok baby, I’m a murderer. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two cases of Kids Who Kill – Mashenka Reid and Gavin Smith. Read our blogs for these cases We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: FUM – Start the year off right with The Good Habit by going to TryFum.com/tcs and getting the Journey pack today. Fum is giving listeners of the show 10% off with code tcs. Cerebral - Cerebral is here to help you achieve your mental wellness goals with professional therapy and medication management support – 100% online. Go to Cerebral.com/podcast and use code TCS to get 15% off your first month
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (8:38) Harmony Montgomery Update (13:12) Audrii Cunningham (47:25) Charlotte Sena On February 15, 2024, an Amber Alert was issued for missing 11 year-old Audrii Cunningham, in Livingston, Texas. Police initially said that Audrii had been dropped off to a bus stop earlier that morning and had never made it to school. The last person said to be seen with Audrii was Don ‘Steven’ McDougal. Steven’s long rap sheet for unrelated crimes quickly became public and many pointed the finger at him. Steven began commenting on the True Crime Society Facebook page, protesting his innocence. “I was there and was questioned. I am not running or hiding,” he wrote before commenting again and saying, “I have done everything I can to help find her. I have done nothing wrong.” Audrii’s tiny body was found in a river on Tuesday February 20, 2024. She had been weighed down before being dumped. Steven McDougal has been charged with Audrii’s murder. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the abduction and murder of Audrii Cunningham. Read our blog for this case We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: IQBAR - Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. Text CRIME to 64-000 for 20% off all IQBAR products. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Dipsea - Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. Visit Dipseastories.com/tcs for 30 days of full access for free.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS.(9:33) - StartTexas nurse Lacey Lyn Overby allegedly decided to help a homeless man on February 1, 2024 by buying him some food. She alleges that as she opened her car window to hand the food to him, he reached in, opened the door to her vehicle and abducted her. She managed to send a text to her daughter with their code words ‘purple pancakes’, so her family knew she was in trouble. She also managed to text a description of her abductor.This man allegedly forced Lacey to drive hours to the Mexican border. Just before they got there, he told her to drive over the border for 20 miles. He then got out of the car. Lacey was found by authorities, waiting alone in her car, in line to cross the border. Since Lacey’s safe recovery, there have been no updates from police, leading many to speculate if this was a true abduction or not.In 2015, Denise Huskins was in bed asleep with her boyfriend Aaron Quinn in California. They were awoken with lasers being pointed on their wall. The couple were bound and their eyes were covered with blacked out goggles. Aaron was warned that if he called police, there would be consequences. Denise was then abducted.Two days later, Denise’s abductor released her outside of her family home. Police did not believe Aaron and Denise’s stories and accused them publicly of lying and wasting police resources. The couple eventually received a multi-million dollar settlement when their story was proven to be true and a man was arrested.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the possible abduction of Lacey Lyn Overby, as well as the abduction and recovery of Denise Huskins. Read our blogs for these cases: Lacey Overby Denise Huskins We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support.This episode is sponsored by:CookUnity - Experience chef-quality meals every week delivered right to your door. Go to CookUnity.com/tcs or use code TCS before checkout for 50% off your first week.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS:(10:58) - Crime updates - Jennifer Crumbley Update(16:58) - Return to Nature Funeral HomeIn October 2023, a complaint was made against the ‘Return to Nature’ Funeral Home in Colorado after a foul odor was reported coming from the building. The owner Jon Hallford, told authorities that the odor was caused by taxidermy that he had been practicing.When authorities went to inspect the building, what they found was horrific and almost beyond description. 189 bodies had been left to rot, at room temperature in the funeral home. They had been stacked on top of each other, and some of the remains had been there for years. An investigation showed that many families had been given cement dust instead of the cremains of their loved ones. Jon Hallford and his wife Carie have been charged with 190 counts of abusing a corpse. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the horrific fall of Jon and Carie Hallford and the Return to Nature Funeral Home. Read our blog for this caseJennifer Crumbley, the mother of school shooter Ethan Crumbley, was recently convicted of four counts of involuntary manslaughter in relation to the case. We discuss this update in this episode also. We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by –Thrive Market – Join in on the savings with Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift. Goto ThriveMarket.com/tcs
Timestamps (14:31) Crime updates - Andie Rosafort, Jennifer Crumbley Trial (23:32) Grace Holland & Sarah Sweeney TW – pregnancy loss and domestic abuse. Missouri woman Grace Holland fell in love with Fire Captain Robert Daus and they began to make a life together. They were engaged and had blended their families together. Grace and Robert had just purchased a new home together in 2020 and were making preparations to move in. Things were not what they appeared on the surface. Robert was allegedly verbally and emotionally abusive to Grace. Court documents show angry and abusive texts that Robert sent to her and he allegedly offered her money to abort their baby. Nobody knows what happened in the hours leading up to July 22, 2020. That morning, Grace died from a gunshot wound to the head. It was eventually determined by authorities to have been self-inflicted, although her family have always thought otherwise. Robert moved on after Grace’s death and he became involved with a successful doctor, Sarah Sweeney. In January 2024, Sarah was found dead in the home that Robert and Grace had previously purchased. Her cause of death is currently pending. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the deaths of Grace Holland and Sarah Sweeney. One man, two dead women – coincidence or more to the story? Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/02/06/one-man-two-dead-women-coincidence-or-more/ We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support. This episode is sponsored by – ExpressVPN – Stop missing out on great TV and get thousands of new shows with ExpressVPN. Visit ExpressVPN.com/tcs to get three extra months completely free. Dipsea – Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. Visit Dipseastories.com/tcs for 30 days of full access for free. Cerebral – Cerebral is here to help you achieve your mental wellness goals with professional therapy and medication management support – 100% online. Go to Cerebral.com/podcast and use code TCS to get 15% off your first month.
Timestamp(11:33) Cayley's storyTW – domestic violence and sexual assault.Cayley Mandadi’s family say she had blossomed into a beautiful young woman, inside and out. They have also said that her life was joyful, full of love, beauty, compassion and intelligence.Cayley was 19 in 2017. She was attending Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas and she had recently started dating a man, Mark Howerton.Mark was known to be abusive and violent. He had trashed Cayley’s dorm room at one point and her friends said they had seen bruises on Cayley.Cayley and Mark went to a music festival in October 2017. Mark’s story was that the couple had left and sex in their car and that soon after, Cayley fell asleep. Mark continued driving to their destination and claims to have only noticed later that Cayley was not breathing. He took Cayley to hospital where she died from blunt force trauma to the head, days later.Mark went to trial twice for Cayley’s death. The prosecution argued that Mark had beaten Cayley brutally and caused injuries that caused her death.In 2023, Mark was found guilty of aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury in relation to Cayley’s death and he was sentenced to twenty years in prison.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the brutal death of Cayley Mandadi. Was justice served?Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/01/29/the-brutal-death-of-cayley-mandadi/We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support
TIMESTAMPS (12:52) Gypsy Rose net worth/ Profiting off of crime (17:04) Rex Heuermann Update (23:00) Nancy Ng Californian woman Nancy Ng loved traveling to Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. She attended a yoga retreat there in 2022 and planned another one for October 2023. Her sister Nicky said “She was saying it’s so beautiful. Last year, she woke up every morning just to spend some time there by herself without the group and this year was going to be more exciting because they had planned activities on the lake.”When Nancy arrived in Guatemala, she sent a text to her family before putting her phone into airplane mode. “I’ll be safe, don’t worry about me,”Nancy and the other retreat attendees went kayaking on Lake Atitlan on October 19. Nancy was seen smiling and waving in footage from that morning. What happened next is unclear, as there was only one other person kayaking with Nancy. That person is an attorney from California, named Christina Blazek. Christina said that Nancy wanted to swim in the lake and she jumped out of her kayak, despite warnings about the rough conditions from Christina. Nancy apparently disappeared under the water and did not resurface.Christina made it to shore and a search started for Nancy. When Guatemalan authorities went to interview the retreat attendees the day after Nancy vanished, they were all said to have left the country.In this episode of the True Crune Society Podcast, we discuss the disappearance of Nancy Ng. Accident or foul play?As of January 2024, Nancy remains missing.Read our blog for this caseWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: From Wondery and hosted by Laura Beil, the critically-acclaimed Dr.Death is back with a new season. A story of miraculous cures, magic and murder. Check out Dr.Death on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. Thrive Market – Join in on the savings with Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift. Goto ThriveMarket.com/tcs Microdose Gummies - To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order!
Timestamps (1:00) Gypsy Rose Lifetime Recap (14:18) Tyler Goodrich (55:50) Jake Clark & David Schultz Nebraska man Tyler Goodrich and his husband Marshall had been having marital problems. In November 2023, Marshall told Tyler that he wanted a divorce and their exchange became heated. Marshall called 911. When Tyler saw him make the call, he left their home running. He was allegedly seen on CCTV at this point. Marshall believed that Tyler would come home once he cooled down. When he hadn’t returned by the following day, a missing person report was filed. As of January 2024, Tyler remains missing.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the case of missing man Tyler Goodrich. We also discuss the cases of two other men who have gone missing in the same general vicinity – Jake Clark and David Schultz. Could the cases all be connected?Read our blog for this caseWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support.This episode is sponsored by: CookUnity – Experience chef-quality meals every week delivered right to your door. Go to CookUnity.com/tcs or use code TCS before checkout for 50% off your first week. Dipsea – Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. Visit Dipseastories.com/tcs for 30 days of full access for free. Cerebral – Cerebral is here to help you achieve your mental wellness goals with professional therapy and medication management support – 100% online. Goto Cerebral.com/podcast and use code TCS to get 15% off your first month.
Timestamp (12:31)Gypsy Rose Blanchard was born in July 1991. From the time she was an infant, her mother Dee Dee claimed that Gypsy was ill with conditions such as sleep apnea, leukemia and muscular dystrophy. Gypsy lived her life in a wheelchair and endured many surgeries and rounds of medication. Gypsy and Dee Dee were given a home in Springfield, Missouri after their home in Louisiana was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. By this time, Gypsy was an adult and was trying to break free from her mother’s control. Gypsy met a man named Nicholas Godejohn online. Gypsy would eventually pay for Nicholas to travel to Missouri where the two would carry out their plan to kill Dee Dee and to free Gypsy. After the murder, it was discovered that Gypsy had never been sick. Dee Dee had manipulated her daughter and health care professionals into believing that Gypsy was seriously ill. Gypsy has recently been freed from prison after serving eight years for her role in the murder of her mother. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss case of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard.Read our blog for this caseWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support.Looking for a new true crime podcast for the new year? Check out Dating Detectives on your favorite podcast platform! This episode is sponsored by:ExpressVPN – Secure your online data today at ExpressVPN.com/tcs and get three months free.
Timestamp: (7:04) Heather Elvis was 19 in 2013. She was figuring out her path in life and was working as a hostess while studying cosmetology. At her workplace, the Tilted Kilt pub, Heather came across another employee, 37-year-old Sidney Moorer. Sidney was married to Tammy Moorer and the couple had children together. Heather fell for Sidney and the two had a brief affair. Tammy found out about their relationship and set out to make both Sidney and Heather’s lives hell. Reports say that Tammy used to handcuff Sidney their bed so that he could not leave the home and she made him get her name tattooed on his crotch. When rumor started spreading that Heather may have been pregnant, Sidney asked to meet with her very early one morning in December 2018. Heather has never seen seen alive again. Sidney and Tammy are currently serving long prison sentences for kidnapping Heather. The couple were originally also charged with murder but these charges were dropped without prejudice, meaning they can be recharged at any time. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the disappearance and probable murder of Heather Elvis. Read our blog for this case We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: Microdose Gummies - To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order!
TIMESTAMP(14:14) - JonBenet Ramsey StartPatsy Ramsey woke up early on December 26, 1996. She and her husband John had plans to travel with their two children, Burke and JonBenet to see family for Christmas. As Patsy got to the staircase in their Boulder, Colorado home, she came across a ransom note.What happened next is infamous in the true crime world. JonBenet Ramsey (6) was missing. Police came to the home. It wasn’t until hours later that the entire house would be searched and JonBenet’s lifeless body would be found in the basement. This month marks the 27th anniversary of JonBenet’s death. Nobody has ever been arrested in connection with her murder.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the murder of JonBenet Ramsey. Read our blog for this caseWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your supportThis episode is sponsored by: CookUnity – Experience chef-quality meals every week delivered right to your door. Goto CookUnity.com/tcs or enter code TCS before checkout for 50% off your first week. Microdose Gummies - To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order!
TIMESTAMPS(9:39) - The Skelton BrothersThe marriage of Tanya and John Skelton was falling apart in 2010. The couple shared three sons, Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton who were aged 9, 7 and 5. John had left town with the children on multiple occasions that year, causing Tanya to file for divorce and obtain full custody of the boys.By Thanksgiving 2010, the couple were amicable enough that Tanya agreed to let John have the boys for the holiday, on the condition that he would return them to her on Friday. When John had not returned the boys by the afternoon, Tanya began to panic. She tracked John down at a hospital where he had been admitted following a failed suicide attempt. The boys were nowhere to be found.November 2023 marked 13 years since the boys vanished. John has refused to give any information about their whereabouts and has always maintained he did not hurt his children. He said at one point they would ‘hibernate until they graduate.’ All of the boys would now be aged over 18 and none of them have been seen since Thanksgiving Day 2010.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the disappearance of the Skelton Brothers from Morenci, Michigan. John is currently in prison on kidnapping charges and his prison term expires Nov. 29, 2025.Read our blog for this caseWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support.This episode is sponsored by: MasterClass – MasterClass makes a meaningful gift this season. Give One Annual Membership and Get One Free at MasterClass.com/tcs Skylight Frames – Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com/Society
TIMESTAMPS (3:15) - Olivia’s Neighborhood Crime (8:03) - Spotify Wrapped (13:02) - Missy Bevers Terri ‘Missy’ Bevers was a mother to three daughters and she had been working on getting herself in the best shape of her life in 2016. She had started facilitating fitness bootcamp classes, run out of a local church in Midlothian, Texas. Missy had a class scheduled for 5am on Monday, April 18, 2016. The weather was predicted to be stormy, so she made a social media post advising the attendees that the class would be held indoors. Missy arrived to the church early to set up, and waiting for her was a person dressed in police riot gear. This person had entered the building around 30 minutes before Missy arrived and was seen on CCTV walking from room to room, causing damage to the property. When Missy’s class attendees arrived, they found a bloodied scene. Missy had been attacked and murdered by the person in the police gear. 7 years later, Missy’s murder is still unsolved. Did she disturb a robbery or was this a targeted murder? In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the unsolved murder of Missy Bevers. Read our blog for this case We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: Uncommon Goods is here to make your holiday shopping stress-free by scouring the globe for the most unique gifts. Visit UncommonGoods.com/tcs for 15% off.
TW – Child sexual abuse/assault, Disordered Eating/ Weight LossTimestamps: (4:47) Kaitlin Armstrong Update (10:27) Jared Fogle Jared Fogle became famous after he lost 245lbs in a year by following a diet mainly consisting of Subway sandwiches. After he appeared in more than 300 ads for the company, he became known as the ‘Subway Guy’.Jared’s downfall began in July 2015, when his home in Zionsville, Indiana was raided by the FBI and Indiana State Police. Jared was arrested on distribution and receipt of child pornography charges. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the downfall of Jared the ‘Subway Guy’. Jared was eventually found guilty on the charges and he was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in prison. During his incarceration, he has been beaten by another inmate. He also tried to file an appeal based on apparently being a ‘sovereign citizen’. Jared’s earliest possible release date is March 24, 2029.Read our blog for this caseWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your supportThis episode is sponsored by:Skylight Frames – A Skylight Frame is the perfect gift for spouses, parents, new parents, grandparents and your children. Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/SOCIETY
TIMESTAMPS (6:27) Charlotte Sena Update (10:37) Moms Who Murder About 2.5% of all homicide arrests in the United States are for parents who have killed their children. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss ‘Moms Who Murder’ cases that have happened in the past few months. Earlier in 2023, Tiffanie Lucas wrote on social media that her sons were “always together” and “never apart,” adding that together they were three souls and one heart. She added that she wouldn’t know “how to smile, love, or survive if it wasn’t for them.” In November 2023, Tiffanie alleged shot her sons in their head while they lay in their beds. Brandy McCaslin had been struggling with her mental health and had attempted to take her life earlier this year. When her three children were taken to her home for a supervised visit, she ended up killing them before taking her own life. Nancy Johnson and her husband Derek had been having marital issues this year. The family had moved interstate due to the cost of living. By September 2023, the couple had separated and would take turns living in the family home with their two young children. Derek broke into the home after he noticed there had been no movement from inside for a period of time. He discovered the lifeless bodies of his two young children and of his estranged wife. According to police, Nancy had orchestrated the scene to look like a triple homicide in the hope that police would think Derek was involved. Law enforcement have ruled this case a murder/suicide. Read our blogs for these cases - here. We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support. This episode is sponsored by: Skylight Frames – A Skylight Frame is the perfect gift for spouses, parents, new parents, grandparents and your children. Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/SOCIETY Uncommon Goods is here to make your holiday shopping stress-free by scouring the globe for the most unique gifts. Visit UncommonGoods.com/tcs for 15% off. Microdose Gummies - To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order!
Timestamps(6:09) Case updates (Erin Patterson, Delphi)(11:23) Chelsea Grimm(38:14) - Kay-Alana Turner (Approx. time - dynamic ads may vary)In September 2023, Chelsea Grimm set off from San Diego with her bearded dragon Roxy. They were going on a cross-country road trip to attend a friend’s wedding in Connecticut. After a few days on the road, Chelsea had not made it very far and it was clear that she was not going to be able to get to the wedding in time. One of the final times that Chelsea was seen was on police bodycam on September 28. She can be seen in the footage crying to the officer and he tells her a safe place to sleep for the night. Days later, Chelsea would vanish.Margaret Kay-Alana Turner lived in NYC during the pandemic and it greatly affected her. Her mental health had been declining. Kay-Alana changed her medication earlier this year and it is thought that she had a bad reaction to the alteration. In March 2023, Kay-Alana was seen disoriented, tired and confused by residents of Tomball, Texas. She had been attempting to rest in her car in a residential driveway. The police were called and Kay-Alana became frightened and tried to flee. Law enforcement attempted to enter her vehicle by destroying a window with a 2x4. Kay-Alana exited the vehicle and ran away, her shoes filled with glass from the window. She has not been seen since.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the separate cases of missing women Chelsea Grimm and Kay-Alana Turner. Read our blogs for these cases- Chelsea Grimm- Kay-Alana TurnerWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support.This episode is sponsored by: Skylight Frames – A Skylight Frame is the perfect gift for spouses, parents, new parents, grandparents and your children. Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/SOCIETY Uncommon Goods is here to make your holiday shopping stress-free by scouring the globe for the most unique gifts. Visit UncommonGoods.com/tcs for 15% off.
TIMESTAMPS: Erin Patterson / Mushroom Update: (4:33) Golf Cart Tragedies: (12:33) Golf cart accidents send around 10,000 people to the ER in the US every single year.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two cases where women were killed in golf cart accidents right after they were married. Samantha Miller and Aric Hutchinson held their wedding in April 2023, after months of planning. Sam looked radiant in her beautiful white dress and as she left the reception with her new husband, she told him that she never wanted the night to end. Minutes later, Jamie Lee Komoroski (25) crashed into the golf cart that was carrying the couple to their accommodation. The crash happened at 65mph in a 25mph zone. Samantha was killed instantly and Aric required many surgeries. Jamie Lee’s blood alcohol level was 0.261. Marina and Robbie Morgan were married in Sydney, Australia in 2022. They had previously postponed their wedding due to the pandemic. The couple held a lavish ceremony and jetted off to the beautiful Hamilton Island for their honeymoon. Golf carts are the primary mode of transport on the island. Just days into their honeymoon, Robbie noticed that the battery on their cart was low and he attempted to make a u-turn to return to charge the vehicle. The cart flipped on top of Marina, killing her at the scene. Robbie is facing charges in relation to his new wife’s death. There has been a big update in the case of the Australian Mushroom Deaths, which we covered on a previous episode. Erin Patterson has been arrested and charged with both murder and attempted murder. We run through the latest in this episode. Read our blogs for these cases - here!We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support.This episode is sponsored by:Skylight Frames – A Skylight Frame is the perfect gift for spouses, parents, new parents, grandparents and your children. Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/SOCIETYLily’s Garden – Download Lily’s Garden for free today on iOS and Android and discover how many mysteries and romance one garden can hold.MasterClass - This fall, learn from the best to become your best with MasterClass. Get an additional 15% off an annual membership at MasterClass.com/tcs
TIMESTAMP: (1:35)Natalee Holloway had the world had her feet when she went on a graduation trip to Aruba in 2005. She was enjoying spending time with her friends in a beautiful destination.One night, towards the end of her vacation, Natalee went to a nightclub on the island where she would run into Joran van der Sloot. This encounter would change the lives of the Holloway family forever.Natalee was not seen alive again after this night. As of November 2023, her remains have still not been found. Over the years, Joran van der Sloot has confessed to his involvement in Natalee’s disappearance and death many times. He has also taken back his confessions and changed his stories frequently. In 2010, five years to the day that Natalee vanished, Joran met Stephany Flores in a casino in Peru. They went back to his hotel room where he brutally murdered her with a tennis racquet. Joran was eventually sentenced to 28 years in prison for this murder.In October 2023, Joran gave another confession and gave details as to how he brutally killed Natalee on an Aruban beach in 2005. Natalee’s mother Beth believes his story. “It’s over. Joran van der Sloot is no longer the suspect in my daughter’s murder. He is the killer,” Beth said.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we tell Natalee Holloway’s story. Read our blog on Natalee Holloway - Here We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by Skylight Frames – A Skylight Frame is the perfect gift for spouses, parents, new parents, grandparents and your children. Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/SOCIETY
TIMESTAMPSDelphi Update: (10:00)Halloween Crimes: (18:26)A Northeastern University professor claims that violent crimes increase by as much as 50% on Halloween, which is two times the daily average.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss three cases that happened on Halloween. In 2014 in Michigan, Chelsea Bruck dressed up as Poison Ivy and attended a large Halloween party. Her friends offered her a ride home after the party ended and she declined. She was never seen alive again. Chelsea’s battered body was found dumped in the woods months later. A man named Daniel Clay has been charged with her murder, and he was sentenced to life in prison. Cindy Song dressed up as a bunny for Halloween in 2001. She waved goodbye to her friends at the end of the night. She went into her apartment and took off her false eyelashes. For some reason, at around 4am, Cindy left her apartment for the final time. She has never been seen again. Devon Griffin arrived back to his mother’s home in Martin, Ohio on October 31, 2010. His parents were divorced and he had been spending time at his father’s house. When he went inside, he found what he thought was a Halloween prank. His bemusement turned to horror when he found his mother Susan Liske, brother Derek and step-father Bill Liske all dead in their bedrooms. Devon’s step-brother BJ Liske would be charged with the murders of his family – he blamed mental illness and Satan for his actions. Read our blogs for these cases - Halloween CrimesWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support.Be sure to check out ‘What Makes a Killer’ – the true crime podcast that explores some of the most twisted minds behind the most notorious crimes. This episode is sponsored by Microdose Gummies - To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order!
TIMESTAMP: (4:51) In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss three separate cases of missing people. Jared Shadeed was a successful Immigration Attorney in Washington, D.C. In the Summer of 2023, Jared suddenly quit the job that he had worked so hard for, packed up his vehicle and headed on a cross-country road trip. On July 30, Jared was seen on CCTV checking into an Airbnb in Seattle, Washington. He took his laptop, phone and luggage into the property and he left again. He has not been seen since. Jared’s car was found abandoned days later, with the keys inside, in Los Angeles. Prisma Reyes had lunch with her on-again, off-again boyfriend Ryan in April 2019 in Mesquite, Texas. The two got into an argument and her boyfriend stormed off, leaving Prisma at the bar alone. She remained there for a few hours, drinking until the bartender cut her off. Prisma left the venue and became involved in a road rage incident where she showed a gun to the other party. She left the scene before police could arrive. Prisma was last seen on CCTV soon after that, in the parking garage of Ryan’s apartment complex. She seems unsteady on her feet and can be seen talking on the phone. Prisma leaves the view of the camera and has not been seen since. Law enforcement have said that Ryan is not a suspect in her case. In June 2023, Gwen Brunelle told her parents and her boyfriend that she was leaving home in Boise, Idaho to go on a road trip to Fresno, California. Gwen’s hobby and passion was showing rabbits and she told her family that she was going to meet with a judge in that industry. Gwen packed up her 11 rabbits and hit the road. On Friday June 30, a police officer found Gwen’s car abandoned with her rabbits inside – many of them had perished in the heat. Gwen was nowhere to be found. After her disappearance, her family found out that she never had plans to meet anyone in Fresno and CCTV showed some erratic behavior on Gwen’s part. As of October 2023, she remains missing. Read our blogs for these cases: Prisma Reyes Jared Shadeed Gwen Brunelle We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support. This episode is sponsored by MasterClass – This fall, learn from the best to become your best with MasterClass. Get an additional 15% off an annual membership at MasterClass.com/tcs
TIMESTAMPSMadalina Cojocari (7:35)Every 40 seconds, a child goes missing or is abducted in the United States. Approximately 840,000 people are reported missing each year and the F.B.I. estimates that between 85 and 90 percent of these are children.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the separate cases of Madalina Cojocari and Charlotte Sena.Madalina Cojocari was 11 years old when she was last seen getting off the school bus in North Carolina on November 21, 2022. Madalina did not attend school after that date. By mid December, school officials were concerned and asked to meet with Madalina and her parents. Madalina’s mother Diana showed up to the school on December 15 and confessed that she did not know where her daughter was. The FBI became involved quickly. Madalina’s case is strange and confusing. Both her mother and step-father have been arrested and charged with failing to report the disappearance of a child. As of October 2023, Madalina remains missing.Charlotte Sena (9) was camping with her family in a state park in New York on September 30, 2023. She told her cousins that she was going for a quick bike ride before returning to their campsite. Her family became alarmed very quickly when she did not return, and they found her bike abandoned nearby. A few days later, on October 2, a man named Craig Ross Jr delivered a ransom note to the Sena home. It is believed he forced Charlotte to write the note, and in it, he demanded $50,000 for her safe return. Police moved quickly and tracked him down hours later. Charlotte was found alive, hidden in a cupboard in his grimy trailer. Read our blogs for these cases: Madalina Cojocari & Charlotte SenaWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support.This episode is sponsored by Microdose Gummies. To learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order!
TIMESTAMPS: Suzanne Morphew & Crystal Rogers: (6:44) Ruby Franke: (13:45) Ruby Franke was one of the original YouTube ‘stars’. Her channel, 8 Passengers, had millions of subscribers at its peak. The channel chronicled the life of Ruby, her husband Kevin and their six children in Utah. What started as Ruby posting videos of her daily life, soon turned into something more. Ruby made videos regarding the strict treatment of her children – she would withhold food as punishment and at one point even made the children do chores to be able to use the bathroom. Authorities were called and did an investigation into the Franke family. Ruby seemed to shrug it off and the family went about their daily lives. Ruby’s marriage to Kevin had broken down. Ruby had partnered up with Jodi Hildebrandt, who called herself a counsellor. The two started new social media accounts called ‘Moms of Truth’ where they posted their extreme parenting tips and views on topics such as immigration and sexual abuse. In August 2023, a child in Utah escaped from a home and ran to a neighboring property. The child was emaciated and malnourished and had wounds embedded in his skin from being shackled. The child was Ruby Franke’s son. Ruby and Jodi were arrested and charged with six counts of aggravated child abuse, a felony. Both are being held without bail. In this episode, we discuss the fall of Ruby Franke and the heinous crimes she and Jodi Hildebrandt allegedly committed. There have been some big updates in the cases of Suzanne Morphew and Crystal Rogers and we discuss those in this episode, as well. Read our blog for this case here We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support
TIMESTAMP: (5:37)For anyone unfamiliar with the Delphi murder case, Indiana teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams were murdered on February 13, 2017. An arrest in the case was finally made in 2022 when local Richard Allen was arrested for the murders of the girls. Last week, a 136 page court document was filed by the defense outlining the reasons they believe the case wasn't properly investigated. The defense is alleging evidence was manipulated and that the girls were murdered as part of a ritualistic sacrifice by white nationalists who practice a Norse pagan religion.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we run through the new court documents. The documents go into graphic detail about the crime scene so listener discretion is advised. *** NOTE: Since recording, the state responded to the defense's filing stating they had enough probable cause for the search warrant on Richard Allen's home. ***Read our blog on this update hereWe are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support.
TIMESTAMPS Mackenzie Shirilla final thoughts (7:01) Hiking Murders (10:36) According to a study by the Outdoor Industry Association, 43% of women who hike have experienced some form of violence or harassment while on a trail. This includes everything from unwanted comments or advances to actual physical assault. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the cases of three different women who were murdered while hiking. Rachel Morin went for a hike in Bel Air, Maryland on August 5, 2023. Her boyfriend raised the alarm later that night when she didn’t return. Her body was found on a trail the following day. Rachel’s killer is still at large and police believe he may be responsible for an assault in Los Angeles earlier this year. The worry is that the perpetrator is escalating in the severity of his crimes. Meredith Emerson took her dog Ella for a hike on New Year’s Day in 2008. She ran across Gary Michael Hilton on the trail. Gary attacked Meredith and he kept her alive for three terrifying days, before brutally murdering and decapitating her. Gary has since been charged with three additional murders. Lauren Heike had recently moved from Washington to Arizona. She told a friend on April 28, 2023 that she was grateful to be able to get a coffee and go for a walk that day. Lauren did not show up for work when she was meant to and her body was found on April 29. She had been stabbed 15 times while out for a walk. Zion William Teasley (22) has been arrested and charged with Lauren’s seemingly random murder. Read our blogs for these cases here We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by Microdose Gummies – to learn more about microdosing THC go to Microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order!
Ohio teen Mackenzie Shirilla had been dating Dominic Russo for years and their relationship was described as tumultuous. A friend overhead an argument between the two in July 2022 where Mackenzie threatened to crash the car she was driving, with both of them in it.A few weeks later, Mackenzie did exactly that. Early one morning, after a night of partying, she crashed her vehicle into a wall at 100mph. Dominic died along with a friend of the pair, Davion Flanagan. Mackenzie was injured and taken to hospital, where she recovered.By October 2022, Mackenzie was well enough to dress up as a corpse for Halloween, despite just losing two of her closest friends.Mackenzie was eventually arrested and her case has just gone to court. She was convicted and is currently serving a minimum of 15 years in prison. Her family argue that the crash was an accident caused by a medical condition, but the judge did not believe that story. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the case of Mackenzie Shirilla.We also discuss creepy updates in the case of the BTK serial killer. Police have released sketches done by Dennis Rader and have asked the public for help in identifying the people and locations in the drawings. We discuss these developments in this episode. TIMESTAMPS:Mackenzie Shirilla - (6:04) BTK Updates - (50:56)Read our blogs for these cases - Mackenzie Shirilla & BTK Updates We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support
As summer draws to a close in the Northern Hemisphere, we are going to discuss two Vacation Nightmare cases in this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast. Australian woman Elly Warren travelled to Africa in 2016 for the trip of a lifetime. She had been scuba diving with marine biologists and had been swimming with Manta Rays. One night, towards the end of her vacation, she went to a bar in Tofo Beach, Mozambique for a few drinks and to catch up with friends. She indicated to the group that she was going to get a drink and she would be back to join them. When Elly didn’t come back, her friends assumed she had gone back to their hostel. Elly’s body was found the next morning, outside a public bathroom. Mozambique officials have given varying stories about how Elly died. Her family believes she was murdered and an investigation is ongoing to this day.Heather Mack and her mother Sheila had a contentious relationship. Police were called to their family home on average once a month. There were allegations of abuse and violence between the pair. In 2014, Sheila paid for herself and Heather to fly first class to Bali for a vacation. They checked into luxury hotels, but their relaxation didn’t last long. Heather stole her mother’s credit card and bought airplane tickets for her boyfriend Tommy to join them in Bali. When Tommy arrived in Bali, he fought with Sheila and their altercation turned deadly. Sheila was beaten to death and her body was stuffed in a suitcase. Heather and Tommy were arrested in connection with her murder and they were incarcerated in Indonesian prisons. Heather was pregnant at the time of the murder – she gave birth and her baby lived in the squalid jail cell with her for years.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the cases of murdered Australian woman Elly Warren and the case of suitcase murderer Heather Mack. **TIMESTAMP** If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please go to (11:18) Read our blogs for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/09/05/australian-woman-elly-warren-murdered-in-mozambique/https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/09/05/heather-mack-the-bali-suitcase-murder/We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support - patreon.com/Truecrimesociety
In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the separate cases of two missing people – Morgan Bauer and Yohanes Kidane.Morgan Bauer was 19 in 2016 when she left the small town in South Dakota where she had grown up, for the bright lights of Atlanta, Georgia. Morgan embarked on her adventure with only dollars to her name. The excitement quickly turned to desperation. Morgan was thrown out of the accommodation that she had arranged to stay in and she frantically tried to find employment. Morgan had only been in Georgia for a few weeks before friends and family realized that they hadn’t heard from her. As of August 2023, Morgan remains missing and the two people who were last known to have been with her have been arrested in connection with her murder.Yohanes Kidane had the world at his feet. He graduated from Cornell University earlier in 2023 and had relocated from New York to the Bay Area in California to take up a promising job with Netflix. Yohanes spoke to his brother on Sunday August 13 and nothing seemed out of the ordinary. When Yohanes’ siblings checked his location the following day, they saw that this phone was the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. When his family called the phone, it was answered by a stranger who had found Yohanes personal belongings including his laptops, ID and wallet. Yohanes is thought to have taken an Uber from his apartment in San Jose to the bridge. He remains missing. Did something sinister happen to Yohanes while in the ride share or did he travel to the Golden Gate Bridge for another reason?There have been updates in the Bryan Kohberger murder case and killer nurse Lucy Letby has been sentenced for killing multiple infants. We discuss these updates in the episode.Timestamps - Bryan K and Lucy Letby Updates (3:05)Morgan Bauer/ Yohanes Kidane - (10:20)Read our blogs for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/08/28/arrests-made-in-the-case-of-missing-woman-morgan-bauer/https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/08/21/yohanes-kidane-missing-after-getting-into-an-uber-in-san-jose-ca/We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support - patreon.com/Truecrimesociety
Erin Patterson invited her elderly relatives, including her estranged in-laws, over for lunch in late July 2023 in rural Victoria, Australia. She made them a meal of Beef Wellington, which they all enjoyed. She told police that she and her children also consumed the meal.The day after the lunch, all of the guests became so ill they had to attend hospital. Three of them would pass away, and the fourth is fighting for his life, waiting for a liver transplant.Erin has given a statement to police saying that she made the meal with dried mushrooms that she purchased from an Asian grocer. She cannot remember the name of the store where she made the purchase. She also threw out her food dehydrator after her husband questioned if she had poisoned his parents. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the case of Erin Patterson – murder or naïve accident?In this episode, we also discuss updates in the Jared Bridegan and Moscow murder cases. As of the day this episode was released, there have been further Moscow updates which we will discuss in our next episode. Time Stamps:Jared Bridegan & Moscow Updates: (6:13)Erin Patterson: (12:18) Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/08/08/death-by-mushroom/We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support - patreon.com/TruecrimesocietyIf you’re looking for a new true crime obsession, follow True Crime Obsessed wherever you get your podcasts.This episode is sponsored by Microdose Gummies - To learn more about microdosing THC, goto microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.
TW – Child Murder. Lauren Dickason and her husband Graham tried desperately for years to have children. The endured 17 rounds of IVF and were eventually blessed with three beautiful daughters – Liane, and twins Maya and Karla. The South African couple were very successful in their careers – Lauren was a doctor and Graham was a surgeon. In 2021, they decided to move their young family to New Zealand in the hope of living a safe and peaceful life. The family had only been in their new home for a few weeks, when Lauren seemingly snapped. One night in September 2021 when Graham was out with colleagues, Lauren told her three daughters that they were going to make necklaces. She tied cable ties around their necks, and when that did not work to kill them, she smothered them in their beds. Lauren’s case has just gone to trial in New Zealand. Right before this episode was released, she was found guilty of the murder of her three children. She is yet to be sentenced. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the case of Lauren Dickason – a mother who murdered her three daughters in their beds. If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please go to (10:38) Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/08/15/lauren-dickason-murdered-her-three-daughters-in-their-beds/ We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support - patreon.com/Truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Visit www.betterhelp.com/society today to get 10% off your first month
An estimated 850,000 adults in the United States are cyberstalked each year. Ina and David Steiner run a blog called ECommerceBytes. Their website is a resource for sellers on a number of platforms, from Etsy to Amazon. In 2019, Ina wrote some pieces regarding eBay and the exorbitant salaries of their executives. These articles got the couple onto the radar of senior executives at the company. A bloodied pigs head face mask and a funeral wreath were among the terrifying objects sent to Ina and David. There is currently a lawsuit ongoing between the Steiners and the people involved in the cyberstalking incidents. Teenager Nate Bronstein was struggling with not being able to attend school during the pandemic in 2021. He changed to the prestigious Latin School in Illinois, mainly because they were offering face-to-face classes. When he started at the new school, the other students were not quick to help Nate to fit in. Nate was bullied relentlessly on social media and was told to kill himself. In January 2022, Nate hanged himself from the shower in his home. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the cyberstalking of Ina and David Steiner, as well as the cyberbullying that resulted in the suicide of Nate Bronstein. If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please go to (11:02) Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/08/07/the-rise-of-cyber-crime/ We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support - patreon.com/Truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by Care/of. Care/of is a subscription service that ships high-quality, personalized vitamins, supplements and powders conveniently to your door every month. For 50% off your first Care/of order, goto TakeCareOf.com and enter code tcs50
TW – Graphic violence.Taylor Schabusiness was in a sexual relationship with Shad Thyrion in 2022 in Wisconsin. The two had known each other since high school.One night in February 2022, the two went into Shad’s mother’s basement and Taylor said she ‘went crazy’. She stranged Shad with metal chains until he died and she then abused his body.Taylor used kitchen knives to dismember Shad and she then fled the scene. Shad’s mother went into the basement and stumbled across the horrific site of her son’s head in a bucket. When police caught up with Taylor, she told them they were “going to have fun trying to find all of the organs as she dismembered the body”.She also said, “damn the head,” and “I can’t believe I left the head though.”In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the horrific murder of Shad Thyrion by Taylor Schabusiness.If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please go to (9:42)Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/07/26/taylor-schabusiness-and-the-murder-of-shad-thyrion/We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support - patreon.com/Truecrimesociety
In 2020, in one of our very early podcasts, we bought you a double episode on the Long Island Serial Killer.In terms of a background in the case, the Long Island Serial Killings or the Gilgo Beach Killings were a series of murders between 1996 and 2011 in which the remains of up to 18 people were found in Gilgo Beach, on the South Shore of Long Island. Most of the known victims were sex workers who advertised on Craigslist.On July 13, 2023, Rex Heuermann was arrested and charged with three of these murders. It is thought that more charges are to come. Rex was not on anybody’s radar in relation to this case. He was living a seemingly normal, suburban life in Massapequa Park, New York, living with his family and working as an architect.Police have spent days searching Rex’s home and have been seen emerging with creepy dolls and pornography. It is also believed that Rex had a large vault in the basement of his home.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the arrest of Rex Heuermann and the Long Island Serial Killings.If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please goto 9.35. Read our blogs for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/07/19/is-rex-heuermann-the-long-island-serial-killer/We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support - patreon.com/TruecrimesocietyThis episode is sponsored by:Microdose Gummies - To learn more about microdosing THC, goto microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.
Rudy Farias was 17 when he vanished in Houston in 2015. He was last seen walking his two dogs – the animals returned home and he did not. Over the years, Rudy’s family gave multiple media interviews and conducted fundraising in an effort to find him. Rudy’s mother Janie even flew to California to visit a John Doe in a hospital at one point, who authorities thought may have been Rudy. When she found the male was not her son, she collapsed and had to be hospitalized herself. On June 29, 2023, a man resembling Rudy was found injured and unable to communicate on the steps of a Houston church. Somehow, Rudy’s family were notified and were on the scene before law enforcement. They made many social media posts announcing that their beloved son had been found alive after eight years! What a miracle! Except their story quickly unravelled. It turns out that Rudy actually returned two days after he went missing in 2015 and he had been home this entire time. There are now allegations of abuse and sexual assault against Rudy’s mother, Janie. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the wild case of ‘missing man’ Rudy Farias. We also discuss a quick overview of the recent Island Serial Killer updates. If you’d like to skip straight to Rudy’s story, please goto (9:56) Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/07/09/the-twisted-tale-of-missing-person-rudy-farias/ We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support - patreon.com/Truecrimesociety This episode is sponsored by: MasterClass - With MasterClass, you can learn from the world’s best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Visit MasterClass.com/tcs to get 15% off an annual membership.
In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss updates in the Delphi murder case, new details in the case of missing child Harmony Montgomery as well as updates in the Moscow murder case. - At the end of June 2023, 118 documents were released in the Delphi murder case. These documents were previously sealed. We have now learned about Richard Allen’s alleged confessions to the murders, as well as about items seized from his home.- Harmony Montgomery was last seen alive in 2019 and she was not reported missing until 2021. An affidavit has now been released that outline horrific details about Harmony’s final moments. This section does contain graphic details so please use caution when listening.- Prosecutors have announced that they intend to seek the death penalty for Bryan Kohberger in the Moscow murder trial. The house where the four University of Idaho students were murdered in November 2022 is due to be demolished soon and we discuss that. If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please go to (11:35.) Read our blogs for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/07/09/updates-delphi-harmony-montgomery-and-moscow/ We are now on Patreon! Thank you for your support - patreon.com/Truecrimesociety
Hannah Upp is an American who was last seen alive in 2017 in the U.S. Virgin Islands, following a hurricane. Hannah’s vehicle was found in a beach parking lot and her belongings were found on the sand. It appears on the surface that Hannah may have gotten into trouble after going swimming in stormy conditions.However, this is the THIRD time that Hannah has been missing. She was missing for weeks in New York City before she was found sunburned and floating in the Hudson River, with no memory of where she had been. On the second occasion, Hannah came to in a dirty creek in Wheaton, Maryland. She remembered her mother’s phone number and asked a stranger to call for help.Before vanishing for a third time, Hannah was diagnosed with dissociative fugue - a temporary state where a person has memory loss (amnesia) and ends up in an unexpected place. People with this symptom can't remember who they are or details about their past. Other names for this include a "fugue” or a “fugue state.”Could Hannah Upp be alive and in a fugue state, not knowing who she is, almost 6 years later?In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the strange case of missing woman Hannah Upp.If you’d like to skip straight to the story, please goto (11:45)Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/48gi6C52Y7n3nEko1XfleJ?si=KStFk6EeTXq5DmbAaPmdjQListen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000619470973 Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/07/03/missing-for-the-third-time-the-strange-case-of-hannah-upp/#truecrimesociety #truecrime #pod #podcast #truecrimepodcast #hannahupp #missingwoman #missingperson #virginislands #stthomas This episode is sponsored by:BetterHelp - If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Visit www.betterhelp.com/society today to get 10% off your first month.
American Patricia (Pattie) Wu-Murad was an avid world explorer and hiker. She had traveled to Japan in the past to hike the beautiful scenery. She returned again in March 2023 for another adventure and something went wrong.Pattie left her accommodation on April 9 to resume her hike. When she didn't arrive at her next stop later that day as planned, the alarm was raised. Local authorities in Japan started looking for Pattie, but her family was not notified of the situation until April 14.Her family raced to Japan and started their own search for her. They were met with red-tape, language barriers and a lack of resources. The search was fruitless and they finally had to stop searching for Pattie on May 30, as the typhoon season became imminent.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the vanishing of Pattie Wu-Murad.Was Pattie lost to the elements following an accident? Or did she encounter someone sinister that day on the trail?Read our blog for Pattie- https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/06/14/american-patricia-wu-murad-missing-in-japan/In this episode, we also discuss the recent Titan Submarine Disaster and some life updates. Please forward to (15:24) if you would like to go straight to Pattie's story.
Leon Benson spent more than half of his life, a total of 24 years, in an Indiana state prison for a murder he didn't commit. Despite the lack of physical evidence and a questionable eyewitness identification, he was convicted. But new realities start to come to light when attorney Lara Bazelon takes up his case and is determined to secure Benson's release. Season three of Suspect, co-produced by Campside Media and Wondery, delves into the flaws in the criminal justice system that led to Benson's wrongful conviction for the 1998 shooting of Kasey Schoen in Indianapolis. The investigation aims to uncover the truth about who really committed the crime and why the eyewitness testimony that led to Benson's conviction was so shaky. Host Matthew Shaer joins co-producer and writer Bazelon to take a deep dive into the nature of memory and how it can be fallible and result in an innocent man's life being wasted, while the real perpetrator remains unpunished. As the investigation unfolds, will Bazelon and her team gather enough evidence to free Benson? And what will happen to Schoen’s real killer? Listen to Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark early and ad-free on Wondery Plus. Find Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts: https://wondery.app.link/Suspects3_TCS
Belgian man Theo Hayez was living his dream and traveling around Australia in 2019. He had seen amazing sites like the Great Barrier Reef and Australian outback. In May 2019, Theo ended up in Australia’s famous beachside town Byron Bay. He made some friends at the hostel where he was staying and they visited the notorious Cheeky Monkey’s bar for a night out. Theo was having fun dancing and socializing, but a security guard thought he was bordering on intoxication. He was asked to leave the bar, which he did quickly and quietly. Theo has never been seen again. The investigation into Theo’s disappearance is one of the largest ever conducted in Australia. A $500,000 reward exists for information in his case. Was Theo a victim of misadventure? Or did he come across the wrong person that night? There are some gaps in the timeline of his disappearance and his family believe someone in Byron Bay may hold the answer as to what happened to Theo. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the disappearance of Theo Hayez.If you’d like to skip straight to the story, please goto (7:45)Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/06/14/has-missing-man-theo-hayez-been-found/This episode is sponsored by:Microdose Gummies - To learn more about microdosing THC, goto microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.MasterClass - With MasterClass, you can learn from the world’s best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Visit MasterClass.com/tcs to get 15% off an annual membership.
It’s bonus episode time at True Crime Society! DISCLAIMER – THIS EPISODE FEATURES NO CRIME CONTENT! For anyone who has been following us since our 2017 beginnings, you would know that podcast hosts Stephanie and Olivia are based on opposite sides of the world. Stephanie is in New York and Olivia is in Australia.We have always done the podcast remotely and never met in person. Until now!Stephanie got married in a beautiful ceremony in upstate New York in early June and Olivia was able to make the trip to join in the celebrations.In this highly requested bonus episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss meeting for the first time and our New York adventures!We will be back with our usual crime episode later this week – scheduled to be released 12am EST Thursday. If you’re planning a wedding and looking for some amazing vendors, these are Stephanie’s recommendations:Venue/ Catering: Emerson Resort & Spa Photographer: Megan Niger DJ: DJ Mav Entertainment - DJ Loren Latham Flowers: Something Borrowed Blooms Cake: Adams Fairacre Farms
TW – minor sexual assault and murder.On Monday May 1, 2023, a Missing and Endangered Alert was issued for two missing teens in Oklahoma. Ivy Webster and Brittany Brewer had last been seen at the home of Jesse McFadden, the step-father to their friend Tiffany. Police obtained a search warrant on that day, and when they entered the property, they found seven bodies. Jesse McFadden had killed the two girls as well as his entire family before turning a gun on himself. Jesse was a sex offender who was due to go back to court on May 1 for soliciting child pornography. He decided that he wasn’t going to do that and he took 6 others out with him. Police seemed to have decided that an investigation into the murders was not needed. When family members searched Jesse’s property, what was found could be described as a house of horrors. After a week off, the True Crime Society Podcast is back with the horrifying story of the Henryetta Murders.Listen by searching True Crime Society on your podcast platform. #truecrimesociety #truecrimesocietypodcast #truecrimepodcast #podcast #henryetta #jessemcfadden #oklahoma Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/06/13/horror-in-henryetta/If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please goto (9:52)This episode is sponsored by:June’s Journey – Can you crack the case? Download June’s Journey for free today on iOS and Android.Care/Of – Care/of ships high-quality, personalized vitamins, supplements and powders conveniently to your door every month. For 50% off your first Care/of order, goto TakeCareOf.com and enter code tcs50BetterHelp – If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. Visit www.betterhelp.com/society today to get 10% off your first month.
Terrifyingly, an estimated 1.7 million people are stalked each year in the United States. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss three cases where stalking has ended in murder. - In March 2023, Podcast host Zohreh Sadeghi and her husband were murdered by a man who had become obsessed with her. This man even organized for a jazz band to play outside Zohreh’s home at one point. - In 1989, actress Rebecca Schaeffer replied to a fan mail letter that she received. That fan mistook her kindness for more and he traveled to LA. He tracked Rebecca down and shot her as she opened her front door to him. - In 2016, Christina Grimmie was one of America’s rising stars. Her public presence was skyrocketing and the world was her oyster. Kevin Loibl waited after her show to meet Christina, and as she offered him a hug, he shot her dead. Episode Timestamps: (5:53) - Gabby Petito Update/ Burn After Reading Letter (13:45) - Stalking Murders Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/05/08/the-terrifying-world-of-stalking/ This episode is sponsored by: Babbel - Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Visit Babbel.com/tcs for up to 55% off your subscription.
In March 2022, Kouri and Eric Richins were apparently celebrating the purchase of a new multi-million dollar home. Kouri made her husband a Moscow Mule and took it to him in bed, as part of the celebrations. Kouri went to bed and when she woke, she found Eric cold and dead in their bed.After he died, Kouri wrote a children’s book regarding grief titled ‘Are you with me?’ Police eventually determined that Eric died from a fentanyl overdose. Following a police investigation, police determined that Kouri allegedly purchased the fentanyl on the black market, days before Eric died. She had also taken out numerous life insurance policies on her husband. Eric had learned of some of the life insurance changes before his death, and he wrote Kouri out of his will. When she found this out, she assaulted a family member of Eric’s.In May 2023, Kouri was arrested and charged one first degree felony count of aggravated murder, as well as three second degree felony counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance.There has been a huge update in the case of missing person Beau Mann. We first covered Beau’s case in February 2022. In April 2023, Beau’s remains were found in the yard of an abandoned building in Santa Monica, just 0.2 miles from where he was dropped off in an Uber. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the cases of Wicked Wife, Kouri Richins and the recovery of Beau Mann.** If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please goto (8:12) **Read our blog for Eric’s case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/05/22/wicked-wives-kouri-richins/Read our blog for Beau Mann - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/05/08/beau-mann-found-deceased-in-a-yard-in-los-angeles/This episode is sponsored by:MasterClass – With MasterClass, you can learn from the world’s best minds – anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace. Visit MasterClass.com/tcs to get 15% off an annual membership.
In April 2023, we bought you the story of Gannon Stauch, who was 11 years old when he was murdered by his stepmother Letecia ‘Tee’ Stauch in 2020. Gannon’s case finally went to trial, starting in late March of this year. During this time, we learned all about Tee’s ‘multiple personalities’ and about her jail cell conversations with vampires. Thankfully, the jury saw through her lies and found Tee guilty on all counts. She has been sentenced to two life sentences without parole. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the Gannon Stauch murder trial and outcome. Justice for Gannon has finally been served! Read our blog for Gannon - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/05/08/gannon-stauch-murder-trial-daily-updates/ If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please goto (6:38) for an update on Beau Mann and (10:07) for the start of Gannon’s murder trial. This episode is sponsored by: Microdose Gummies – To learn more about microdosing THC, goto microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.
SKIP THE PRE-EPISODE CHAT & CASE UPDATES: Timestamp - (12:36) On January 29, 2022, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe went out for a night of drinking with his girlfriend Karen Read. After midnight, they decided to leave the bars and head to an after-party at a friend’s home. What happened next is unclear. We know that both John and Karen were likely intoxicated. Karen eventually told police that she felt unwell so she dropped John off and headed home. She woke up at around 5am and realized that John had not returned home. She started retracing her steps and she went back to the house where the after-party was held. There she found John’s cold and lifeless body in the snow. This case is very convoluted. Karen was charged with manslaughter following John’s death – her SUV had apparent damage to the back and it was insinuated that she hit him while driving intoxicated. In the past few weeks though, Karen’s attorneys have filed documents that indicate there may have been a cover up by John’s colleagues, other members of law enforcement. It is claimed that John was likely beaten to death at the after-party and that he may have been attacked by a dog on the premises. An attendee at the after-party also googled ‘how long to die in the cold’ at around 2.30am on the morning that John died. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the death of John O’Keefe – was he killed by his girlfriend or is there a cover-up involving law enforcement? You can read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/05/07/what-happened-to-john-okeefe/ If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please goto (7:03) for updates on Madeline Kingsbury, Casey and Vicky White. Please go to (12:36) for the start of the John O'Keefe episode.
On March 31, 2023, Madeline Kingsbury took her two young children to daycare. She returned home, to seemingly get ready for work day. She has never been seen again.Adam Fravel, the father of Madeline’s children, was the last person to see her alive. He told police he left the house for a few hours in Madeline’s van, and when he got back, Madeline was nowhere to be seen.Police have asked locals in Winona, Minnesota to be on the lookout for any evidence on their properties. They have also asked anyone to check CCTV for footage of Madeline’s vehicle on the day she vanished. Police have said they do not believe Madeline left her home in another vehicle or on foot. Madeline has now been missing for over one month. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we tell Madeline's story. You can read our blog for Madeline here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/04/30/missing-madeline-kingsbury/ If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please goto (8:45).This episode is sponsored by:Skylight Frames - To get 10% off, up to $30 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame just go to SkylightFrame.com/Society BetterHelp – Visit www.betterhelp.com/society today to get 10% off your first month.
Since 2008, around THIRTY bodies have been pulled from Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas. 28 of those bodies have been recovered since 2014, and eight have been recovered in the past year alone. This seemingly incredible number has led people to question if all these deaths were really accidental or if there is something more going on. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the deaths at Lady Bird Lake. Is a serial killer at work? You can read our blog for this topic here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/04/20/is-there-a-serial-killer-in-austin-texas/ If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please goto (5:42) This episode is sponsored by: Skylight Frames - To get 10% off, up to $30 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame just go to SkylightFrame.com/Society
Elizabeth Smart was 14 years old in June 2002. She was asleep in a bedroom with her younger sister when her life would change forever. Brian David Mitchell broke into the Smart home and abducted Elizabeth. She was held captive and subjected to rape and abuse. Brian’s wife Wanda Barzee was part of the plan. The couple even took Elizabeth out in public - she was photographed at a party months after she was abducted. Thankfully in March 2003, an astute member of the public recognized Elizabeth in Sandy, Utah - even though she was wearing a grey wig and a veil. Police were called and astoundingly, Elizabeth was reunited with her family. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we tell Elizabeth Smart’s story and run through her amazing life following her recovery. If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please go to (10:26) Read our blog for this case https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/04/04/the-remarkable-recovery-of-elizabeth-smart/ This episode is sponsored by: ettitude - Imagine sleeping at your favorite hotel every night! That's exactly what slipping into ettitude's sheets feels like. Visit ettitude.com/tcs for $25 off your bedding order. Microdose Gummies – To learn more about microdosing THC, goto microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order. June’s Journey - Can you crack the case? Download June’s Journey for free today on iOS and Android Skylight Frames - To get 10% off, up to $30 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame just go to SkylightFrame.com/Society
The murder of Gannon Stauch was a case that bought the True Crime Society community together. We know many of you found us through this case originally. The trial in this case has just started and we wanted to run through Gannon’s story again, while we wait for justice.Gannon was 11 in January 2020 when he went missing from Colorado Springs, Colorado. His step-mother Letecia Stauch originally said that Gannon had gone to a friend’s home. But she couldn’t name the friend, or in fact, any of Gannon’s friends.What actually happened to Gannon is horrendous. We know now that Letecia likely shot Gannon while he was in his bed. She wrapped his body in his bed sheets and stuffed his small body in a suitcase. She lied to everyone – her husband, friends, police and the media – before fleeing Colorado with her daughter Harley. It is believed she threw Gannon’s remains from a bridge in Florida and his body was found in March 2020.Letecia has been in prison since 2020 and her trial is finally underway. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we tell Gannon’s story and run through Letecia’s antics leading up to the trial. TIME STAMPSCleo Smith Update - (10:18)Gannon Stauch - (16:41)Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/03/20/gannon-stauch-murder-trial-daily-updates/There has also been an update in the Cleo Smith abduction case and we discuss that in this episode. This episode is sponsored by:ettitude - Imagine sleeping at your favorite hotel every night! That's exactly what slipping into ettitude's sheets feels like. Visit ettitude.com/tcs for $25 off your bedding order.Microdose Gummies – To learn more about microdosing THC, goto microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.This episode is sponsored by Better Help!Visit www.betterhelp.com/society today to get 10% off your first month.
Dentist Dr James Craig and his wife Angela seemed to be living the dream with their six children in Aurora, Colorado. James seemed to be well-liked, and by all accounts was a great employer. There are photos of him online dressed up as the Tooth Fairy, always smiling broadly. Angela had James down in her phone as ‘The Boy’. The couple worked out together and appeared close. Life is not always what it appears on the surface. James was conducting an affair with an Orthodontist in Texas and he needed Angela out of the way. James made a new email account and conducted searches about what the best way to kill someone with poison was. He ordered potassium cyanide to be delivered to his office. He put the poison in Angela’s protein smoothies, multiple times, until she finally died in hospital in March 2023. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the insane case of Dr James Craig who allegedly poisoned his wife Angela to death. If you’d like to skip straight to the story, please go to (8:26)Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/03/22/dr-james-craig-poisoned-his-wife-angela-to-death-with-cyanide/Be sure to check out Obscura – A True Crime Podcast. This podcast shines a spotlight on the darker things in life. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! This episode is sponsored by:Babbel - Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Visit Babbel.com/tcs for up to 55% off your subscription.
Jill Dando was one of the most high profile personalities in England in 1999. She had been named BBC Personality of the Year and her career as a journalist was going from strength to strength. She was the host of ‘Crimewatch’ – a show similar to America’s Most Wanted, and she presented the television news daily.Her personal life was also flourishing. She was engaged to Dr Alan Farthing (Queen Elizabeth’s personal doctor), and their wedding was set for later in 1999.On April 26, 1999, Jill went to her house in Fulham, London. She was selling the property because she had moved in with Alan. She went to her own place sporadically to get mail. As she put her keys to the lock, a man ambushed Jill. He pressed a gun to her head and fired. Jill Dando was murdered in cold blood. Now, almost 24 years later, Jill’s murder remains unsolved. A man named Barry George was arrested for the crime and was later acquitted. Was Barry really responsible? Could her murder have been the result of a jilted lover? Was Jill murdered as retribution for her role in Crimewatch? Or was she targeted for her journalistic involvement in the Kosovo War?In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the unsolved murder of ‘Crimewatch’ host Jill Dando. If you’d like to skip straight to Jill’s story, please go to (7:52)Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/03/27/the-unsolved-murder-of-crimewatch-host-jill-dando/This episode is sponsored by:Babbel - Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Visit Babbel.com/tcs for up to 55% off your subscription.
On February 9, 2004, , Maura Murray printed out some emails that indicated there had been some trouble between her and her boyfriend Bill Rausch. She left the emails in plain sight, on top of some boxes in her dorm room. She left campus and stopped at a liquor store in town where she purchased vodka, Kahlua, Baileys and boxed wine. A few hours later, Maura crashed her vehicle in Woodsville, New Hampshire, around 150 miles from her dorm. She got out of the wrecked vehicle and has never been seen again. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss one of the most infamous cold cases – where is Maura Murray? Did Maura leave to start a new life? Was she murdered by an opportunistic killer? Or does Bill know more? Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/03/20/the-coldest-case-where-is-maura-murray/ This episode is sponsored by: ettitude – Imagine sleeping at your favorite hotel every night! That's exactly what slipping into ettitude's sheets feels like. Visit ettitude.com/tcs for $25 off your bedding order. Daily Harvest – Let Daily Harvest do more so you can do less! Goto DailyHarvest.com/tcs to get up to forty dollars off your first box. June’s Journey – Uncover new secrets or start your investigation today! Download June’s Journey on Android, iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook games. Microdose Gummies – To learn more about microdosing THC, goto microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.
The saga of the Murdaugh family is one that is almost too unbelievable to be true. We first covered the case with a two-part episode in 2021. We covered the deaths of Stephen Smith and the Murdaugh family housekeeper Gloria. We also looked into Alex Murdaugh’s shady past, the tragic death of Mallory Beach following a drunken boat crash. The Murdaugh family finally crumbled for good following the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh in June 2021.Alex Murdaugh has just gone to trial for the murders of his wife and their son and he has been found guilty.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the recent Murdaugh trial and we also run through a comprehensive timeline of what actually happened on the day of the murders. If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please goto (8:28)Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/03/13/how-not-to-get-away-with-murdaugh/This episode is sponsored by:ettitude - Imagine sleeping at your favorite hotel every night! That's exactly what slipping into ettitude's sheets feels like. Visit ettitude.com/tcs for $25 off your bedding order.
In this age of social media, it can be all too easy for a person to pretend to be someone they are not. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss the cases of social scammers – Liver King and Maddie Russo. Brian Johnson aka Liver Ling lives what he calls an “ancestral lifestyle”, which includes eating large amounts of raw organs and meat, and he recommends eating liver daily. His businesses based on this ‘ethos’ are said to make around $100 m per year. He vehemently denied taking any steroids to achieve his insane physique. In December 2022, Liver King’s empire started to crumble. He is now facing a $25m class action lawsuit after it was revealed that he was taking around $11,000 worth of steroids each month. Maddie Russo was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer AND leukemia, at age 19. Maddie seemed to be defying the odds after undergoing 15 rounds of oral chemo and 90 rounds of radiation. Except, Maddie wasn’t sick at all. Her lies became public in January 2023 after medical professionals became concerned about the legitimacy of photos that she posted of herself online. When Maddie’s apartment was raided, police found wigs, cash and medication that did not belong to Maddie. She had managed to scheme almost $40k from 439 donors. No time stamp because the chat is mainly crime related :) Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/03/05/social-scammers-liver-king-and-maddie-russo/ This episode is sponsored by Better Help! Visit www.betterhelp.com/society today to get 10% off your first month.
****TIMESTAMPS TO SKIP STRAIGHT TO THE CASE**** (7:49) - Nicola Bulley Update (13:30) - Lindsay Clancy Start TW- child murder. On January 24, 2023, Lindsay Clancy asked her husband Patrick to go and pick up takeout for dinner. She told him she also needed medication for one of their three young children. Patrick left their home in Duxbury, Massachusetts at around 5.15 to run the errands. When he returned under one hour later, he found that the home was deathly still. There were no sounds of laughter and playing from his children, Cora (5), Dawson (3) and Callan (8 months). He found Lindsay laying on the ground outside their home. She was unable to move and had cuts to her neck and wrists. She told him that the children were in the basement. Patrick ran to the basement, and what he found there was one of the worst scenes that first responders had ever seen. Lindsay had strangled all three children with exercise bands. Cora and Dawson passed away that night, Callan passed away after fighting for his life for days. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss the deaths of the Clancy children, at their hands of the mother Lindsay. If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please goto (7:19) Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/02/27/lindsay-clancy-strangled-her-three-children-with-exercise-bands/
On January 27, 2023, British woman Nicola Bulley (45) took her dog Willow for a walk along the river in their village, as she had done thousands of times before according to her family. At 9.01am, Nicola connected to a Teams call for her work. By 9.35am, she had vanished. Her phone, still connected to the call, was found abandoned on a park bench. Her dog Willow was waiting nearby. Nicola’s body would be found over three weeks later in reeds, around 1 mile from where she was last seen. Is this a case of suicide, misadventure or something sinister? In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the disappearance and death of Nicola Bulley. If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please goto (6:59) Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/02/15/the-mysterious-vanishing-of-nicola-bulley/ This episode is sponsored by: Daily Harvest – Let Daily Harvest do more so you can do less! Goto DailyHarvest.com/tcs to get up to forty dollars off your first box. June’s Journey – Uncover new secrets or start your investigation today! Download June’s Journey on Android, iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook games. Microdose Gummies – To learn more about microdosing THC, goto microdose.com and use code TCS to get free shipping and 30% off your first order.
Trigger warning for this episode – sexual assault. Madison Brooks (19) loved spending time with her family and friends. Her family have said she loved adventures and travel. In the early hours of January 15, 2023 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Madison accepted a ride home from a bar with four males. She seemed to be intoxicated according to CCTV and witness reports. The story that these ‘men’ gave was that Madison consented to sex with two of them in the vehicle. After they were done with her, they dropped her off on the side of the road. Madison was killed shortly after this – she was struck by a vehicle. Investigation showed that Madison’s BAC was .319%. According to University of Notre Dame research, a BAC of between .250 and .399 indicates alcohol poisoning and loss of consciousness. This indicates that there is NO WAY Madison could have consented in that state. Two of the males have now been charged with third-degree rape, and the additional two have been charged with a failure to intervene. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the death of Madison Brooks, as well as the murder of Valentina Trespalacios. Colombian DJ Valentina Trespalacios (23) met American John Poulos on a dating app in 2022. John abandoned his three children in America to move to Colombia. The couple were seen on January 22, 2023 on CCTV, leaving a nightclub where Valentina had just finished a set at. John was seen soon after putting a suitcase into his rental vehicle. Hours later, a man came across the suitcase in a dumpster. Valentina’s lifeless body had been shoved in the case, and her head was sticking out. John was arrested soon after, while trying to flee the country. His story was that the cartel were involved in Valentina’s death. He has been charged with aggravated femicide, concealment, alteration and destruction of evidence. John has told the court that he doesn’t feel safe in the Bogota jail and he has demanded additional security. If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please goto (8:07) Read our blogs for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/02/01/valentina-trespalacios-was-murdered-and-her-body-dumped-in-a-suitcase/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/01/27/madison-brooks-assaulted-and-left-to-die/ This episode is sponsored by: BetterHelp – Betterhelp is a convenient, flexible and affordable option if you’re thinking of giving therapy a go. Visit BetterHelp.com/society for 10% off your first month.
On January 2, 2023, Dr Dharmesh Patel was driving his Tesla in Northern California. In the vehicle were his wife Neha, and their two young children. Exactly what happened is largely unknown, but Dharmesh allegedly steered the vehicle off the road and over a 300 foot cliff. Miraculously, the entire family survived the incident. As they were being rescued, Neha told paramedics that Dharmesh had deliberately tried to kill the entire family. Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss three cases of men who either attempted to kill or were successful in killing their families. Michael and Tausha Haight had been married for over 20 years. There had been some incidents where police were called to the family home in the past in relation to Michael’s behavior, but no charges were ever filed. In December 2022, Tausha filed for divorce. On January 4, 2023, Michael’s daughter Macie texted a friend to say that her dad was acting weird. When neighbors got to the Haight house, the found Michael and Tausha and their five children dead. Tausha’s mother had also been murdered. Was the divorce the final straw for Michael? Actor Robert Crayton was experiencing a mental health crisis. He had been involuntarily committed in the past. On January 7, 2023, Robert’s oldest child ran screaming from the family home in North Carolina. Robert had murdered his wife and three of their children before he turned the gun on himself. If you’d like to skip straight to the crime content, please goto (11:50) Read our blogs for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/02/01/actor-robert-crayton-killed-his-family-in-a-murder-suicide/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/02/01/michael-haight-killed-7-of-his-family-members-in-a-murder-suicide/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/01/15/dr-dharmesh-patel-41-attempted-to-kill-his-family-by-driving-their-tesla-off-a-300-foot-cliff/ This episode is sponsored by: Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Babbel - Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Visit Babbel.com/tcs for up to 55% off your subscription.
In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the cases of four men who recently went missing: - Bryce Borca (23) vanished in Eagan, Minnesota on October 30, 2022 after a night out on a party bus with friends. Despite a large scale search, involving hundreds of people, Bryce remains missing. - In December 2022, Dr Bolek Payan dropped his beloved dogs off to their regular dog sitter. He never picked them up. The search for Bolek lasted for days, before his body was eventually found in a frozen over pond near his home. Was this a case of suicide or misadventure? - George Musser (20) vanished from a bar in Stillwater, Minnesota on Christmas Eve 2022. The temperature was around -4 that night and George had no jacket. His body was found on Christmas Day, around 1.5 miles from the bar. - Theodore (Teddy) Egge (35) has been missing from Marinette County, Wisconsin since January 13, 2023. His car ran out of gas and he was last seen walking along a road, apparently heading to the closest town. No sign of Teddy has been found. If you would like to start straight at the case content, please skip to (12:55) Listen on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/episode/0DwVSsQN2yoCtu8QwGH5CW?si=jaRbNF6BQmC7gJyBDx13Ow And Apple here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000597653475 Read our blog here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/01/30/missing-men-bryce-borca-dr-bolek-payan-george-musser-and-teddy-egge/ We also discuss some BIG updates in some previously covered cases – Opelika Jane Doe has been identified and arrests have been made. An arrest has also been made in the Jared Bridegan murder case. Bryce Borca (23) vanished in Eagan, Minnesota on October 30, 2022 after a night out on a party bus with friends. Despite a large scale search, involving hundreds of people, Bryce remains missing. In December 2022, Dr Bolek Payan dropped his beloved dogs off to their regular dog sitter. He never picked them up. The search for Bolek lasted for days, before his body was eventually found in a frozen over pond near his home. Was this a case of suicide or misadventure? George Musser (20) vanished from a bar in Stillwater, Minnesota on Christmas Eve 2022. The temperature was around -4 that night and George had no jacket. His body was found on Christmas Day, around 1.5 miles from the bar. Theodore (Teddy) Egge (35) has been missing from Marinette County, Wisconsin since January 13, 2023. His car ran out of gas and he was last seen walking along a road, apparently heading to the closest town. No sign of Teddy has been found. If you would like to start straight at the case content, please skip to 12.55. Read our blog here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/01/30/missing-men-bryce-borca-dr-bolek-payan-george-musser-and-teddy-egge/ We also discuss some BIG updates in some previously covered cases – Opelika Jane Doe has been identified and arrests have been made. An arrest has also been made in the Jared Bridegan murder case. This episode is sponsored by: June’s Journey - Start your investigation today and download June's Journey. Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games.
Massachusetts woman Ana Walshe attempted to contact her mother overseas in the early morning hours of January 1, 2023. Her mother was sleeping and missed the call. She now regrets that, because Ana vanished shortly after and is assumed to have been murdered by her husband Brian Walshe.Brian’s (alleged) audacity is actually unbelievable. He didn’t even report his wife missing, her employer called the police. Brian’s criminal history started long before Ana’s disappearance. He allegedly stole Andy Warhol paintings and sold fake art. He also broke into the home of his deceased father and stole vehicles and invaluable art – he also attempted to sell the property, despite having no claim to it.Brian told police that Ana had gone to Washington DC to deal with a work emergency. Except, right around the time she vanished, he purchased $450 in cleaning supplies, including mops, buckets, tarps, Tyveks, drop cloths and various kinds of tape. At the store, he was seen wearing a black surgical mask, blue surgical gloves and made a cash purchase.Brian also allegedly conducted google searches including:- Ten ways to dispose of a dead body if you really need to- Dismemberment and the best ways to dispose of a body- Can you be charged with murder without a body- Can you identify a body with broken teeth- How to dispose of a 115 pound woman’s bodyBrian has now been charged with Ana’s murder. It is not believed her remains have been found, due to the method in which he disposed of them. If you would like to start straight at the case content, please skip to (7:22)Read our blog here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/01/15/ana-walshe-is-missing-after-her-husband-googled-how-to-dispose-of-a-115-pound-womans-body/ In this episode, we also discuss items seized from alleged Moscow murderer Bryan Kohberger’s apartment.This episode is sponsored by: Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.
On May 9, 2021, Tristyn Bailey (13) made the fateful decision to sneak out of her home in the early morning hours. She went to hang out with a classmate, Aiden Fucci (14). Tristyn and Aiden were last seen on CCTV at 1.45am – they were walking towards a pond. At around 3.27am, only one person is seen leaving the area. Tristyn’s body was found at 6.06pm on May 9. She had been brutally stabbed 114 times. Police quickly turned their attention to Aiden. He was arrested on May 10 and charged with Tristyn’s murder. During the course of the investigation, police discovered that Aiden owned multiple knives and had even named some of them. He also kept notebooks filled with violent and blood-filled drawings. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the horrific murder of Florida teenager Tristyn Bailey. Aiden’s trial is due to start in February 2023 – we will keep you updated with future developments. You can read our blog for this case here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/01/15/tristyn-bailey-13-was-stabbed-114-times-by-her-14-y-o-classmate/ If you’d like to skip to the crime content, please go to (5:50) Thank you for listening.
The probable cause affidavit has been released in the Moscow murder case.Join us for this early release episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the affidavit and new developments.The affidavit revealed info including:- A timeline of Bryan Kohberger’s movements leading up to the murders. We now know he likely parked his white Elantra at the crime scene at 4.04am and was seen speeding away at 4.20am.- More details regarding the victims have been revealed. Xana Kernodle got a DoorDash delivery at around 4am and was still alive and on TikTok at 4.12am. - We have learned more about the surviving roommate Dylan. It has emerged that she likely saw the murderer in the house and she heard a female voice say ‘there’s someone here.’You can read the entire affidavit on our blog at https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/01/08/the-arrest-of-bryan-kohberger/We released this week’s episode early so that we can run through these new developments in as timely manner as possible. We know that everyone has SO many questions and we try to answer some of these in the episode. Please skip to around (8:30) if you’d like to get straight to the crime.This episode is sponsored by:June’s Journey - Start your investigation today and download June's Journey. Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games. Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.Babbel - Start your new language-learning journey today with Babbel. Visit Babbel.com/tcs for up to 55% off your subscription.
Tamla Horsford (40) went to the house of her friend Jeanne Meyers for a sleepover in November 2018. She took her onesie PJs and a bottle of tequila. Tamla, along with a group of women and a few of their partners, watched football and played Cards Against Humanity. As the night went on into the early morning hours, some attendees decided to go home while others went to bed. Tamla was allegedly last seen alive at 1.47am on November 4, when she was eating gumbo and said that she planned to goto bed after having one final cigarette. At 8.45am that same day, Tamla was found dead in Jeanne’s backyard. Police initially believed that she had accidentally fallen from a deck on the second floor of the home. The investigation into Tamla’s death was closed and then eventually reopened by the GBI. Many people believe to this day that Tamla’s death was not an accident. Join us for the first episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the death of Tamla Horsford. There has also been a HUGE update in the Moscow, Idaho murder case. A suspect, Bryan Kohberger, has been arrested in Pennsylvania! We discuss this new development in this episode. Read our blog for Tamla’s case here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2023/01/02/what-happened-to-tamla-horsford/ Episode time stamps - Start of Tamla’s case - (5:38) Start of Moscow update - (54:10) We hope everyone had a great holiday and wish everyone a happy, safe and healthy 2023!
On November 30, 2022, 7 year-old Athena Strand got off the school bus and headed into her home in Paradise, TX. She allegedly got into a fight with her stepmother and she went outside to cool off. After Athena’s parents hadn’t heard a peep from her for about an hour, they started searching for her and called police. People theorized that maybe Athena had run away, but trace of her was found for two days. Police announced on December 2 that Athena’s body had been found.A FedEx delivery driver named Tanner Lynn Horner has been charged with Athena’s kidnapping and murder. Tanner had been delivering a Barbie doll that was a Christmas gift for Athena, when he abducted and murdered her in a crime of opportunity.In the final episode of the True Crime Society Podcast for 2022, we discuss the murder of Athena Strand. We also discuss some updates to previous cases that we have covered. In 1957, the body of a child was found in a box in Pennsylvania. For 65 years, the child remained unidentified. In December 2022, we finally learned his name – Joseph Augustus Zarelli.Michael Vaughan went missing from his home in Fruitland, Idaho in July 2021. In November 2022, police excavated a backyard in the neighborhood – a two minute drive from Michael’s home. Police believe that married couple Stacey and Sarah Wondra had buried Michael in their backyard and have since moved his remains.Read our blogs for these cases – https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/07/26/who-is-the-boy-in-the-box/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/01/02/where-is-michael-monkey-vaughan/https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/12/01/amber-alert-issued-for-7-year-old-athena-strand-missing-from-texas/If you would like to start straight at the case content, please skip to (6:04).As this marks our 100th episode (!), we also have a chat towards the end of the episode and we answer your questions about crime and life! Thank you so much for listening over the past few years. Here’s to hundreds more! This episode is sponsored by:Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.Mind Bullet – Feel your best every day. Visit mindbullet.com and enter code TCS at check out for 25% off your first order.
Between 2015 and 2016, the mortality rates for infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital in Britain were unusually high. There were so many deaths and unexplained medical incidents occurring that the hospital actually stopped accepting premature infants to care for. There seemed to be a common denominator in the hospital when these deaths– many of the babies had been around British nurse Lucy Letby. After a primary investigation, Lucy was moved to clerical duties at the hospital. On 11 November 2020, Lucy was charged with eight counts of murder and ten counts of attempted murder in regards to the babies who had died or been injured under her care. Lucy’s alleged victims have not been named publicly, and are noted in court documents as Baby A – Baby Q. Part of the prosecution against Lucy includes some notes that she allegedly wrote. One of the notes stated: “ I don't deserve to live. I DID THIS WHY ME. I killed them on purpose because I'm not good enough to care for them, and I am horrible and evil person.’ Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the case of nightmare nurse Lucy Letby. After our last episode was released, there was an update in the Moscow, Idaho murder case. Police released information about a vehicle that was seen in the area at the time and they have appealed for information on the occupant/s. We also discuss this development in this episode. Read our blogs for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/11/16/massacre-in-moscow-idaho/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/10/05/lucy-letby-killer-nurse-or-hospital-scapegoat/ If you would like to start straight at the case content, please skip to (6:55). This episode is sponsored by: HelloFresh – goto HelloFresh.com/tcs18 and use code tcs18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping of America’s #1 meal kit! Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Mind Bullet – Feel your best every day. Visit mindbullet.com and enter code TCS at check out for 25% off your first order. Apostrophe is an online platform that connects you with an expert dermatology team. Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/TCS and use code TCS.
On November 13, 2022, four University students in Moscow, Idaho returned to their off-campus home after a big night out. By around 3am, Kaylee GonCalves (21) and Madison Mogen (21) were asleep in the same room on the 3rd floor of the home. Xana Kernodle (20) and her boyfriend Ethan Chapin (20) were asleep on the floor below. What happened next is still unknown. But at 11.58am on that day, a 911 call was made for an ‘Unconscious Person.’ When police arrived, they found a crime scene that has been described as one of the most gruesome ever encountered. Kaylee, Maddie, Xana and Ethan were dead – brutally stabbed to death. The coroner has said that all of them were likely asleep when they were attacked.We are now at almost a month after the murders and nobody has been arrested. Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the Moscow, Idaho murders. This case is one of the most chaotic that we have ever come across.If you would like to skip straight to the content, please go to around 8 minutes in.You can read our blog for this case – https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/11/16/massacre-in-moscow-idaho/ Please note that at the time of recording and episode release, police had not identified a single suspect in the case. We have only discussed those named publicly in the media. If and when the time arises, and suspect/s are identified, we will delve into their stories comprehensively. It was a big week in true crime – in this episode, we also discuss the probable cause document that was released in the Delphi, Indiana murder case. Richard Allen has recently been arrested for the 2017 murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams. The probable cause document indicates that Richard was known to be at the scene of the murders on the day that the girls died and that a bullet from his gun was found at the scene.Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/10/28/breaking-news-there-has-been-an-arrest-in-the-delphi-murder-case/ This episode is sponsored by:June’s Journey -There is a detective in all of us! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games. Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.BetterHelp - get 10% off your first month of online therapy at BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/societySkylight Frames - The holidays are just around the corner! Looking for a good gift idea that your parents or in-laws will genuinely love? Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com and use code SOCIETY.
Alyssa Alhadeff (14)Scott Beigel (35)Martin Duque (14)Nicholas Dworet (17)Aaron Feis (37)Jaime Guttenberg (14)Chris Hixon (49)Luke Hoyer (15)Cara Loughran (14)Gina Montalto (14)Joaquin Oliver (17)Alaina Petty (14)Meadow Pollack (18)Helena Ramsay (17)Alex Schachter (14)Carmen Schentrup (16)Peter Wang (15)These are the names of the 17 victims murdered in six minutes on Valentine’s Day 2018 by Nikolas Cruz in Parkland, Florida. Nikolas managed to wound 17 additional people in the chaos and carnage.Join us for this double episode of the True Crime Society Podcast where we discuss the Parkland School Shooting.In episode one, we discussed Nikolas Cruz’s childhood and the timeline of the shooting up to his arrest.In episode two, we will discuss the legal process, recent trial and will also tell the stories of the victims.You can listen to episode one on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HxTa4SELpKm4errTXGqZN?si=NmqIRWRhQoyLePBhyDWmqQ And Apple here- https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000587342450&fbclid=IwAR0ST2tur4ABqr8ZNSoWkeXEFywjzl_X7NA4TXNU932qa44rWr4GEFxTTMU You can read our blogs for this case – https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/11/15/nightmare-in-parkland-florida/https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/11/20/the-victims-of-parkland/This episode is sponsored by:EveryPlate – America’s Best Value Meal Kit. Get your first box for just $1.49 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com/PODCAST and use code tcs 149.Mind Bullet – Feel your best every day. Visit mindbullet.com and enter code TCS at check out for 25% off your first order.Skylight Frames - The holidays are just around the corner! Looking for a good gift idea that your parents or in-laws will genuinely love? Get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com and use code SOCIETY.
On Valentine’s Day 2018, students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School were excited. Some of them had purchased flowers and cards for their partners and friends. The day was filled with love and promise. At 2.19pm, former student Nikolas Cruz entered the school building and would change the lives of hundreds of families for ever. In six minutes, Nikolas murdered 17 students and staff in cold blood. He also wounded 17 others. Nikolas fled with the escaping students and blended into the crowd. He went to a McDonald’s restaurant and got a soda before he was arrested. Join us for this double episode of the True Crime Society Podcast where we discuss the Parkland School Shooting. In episode one, we discuss Nikolas Cruz’s childhood and the timeline of the shooting up to his arrest. In episode two, we will discuss the legal process, recent trial and will also tell the stories of the victims. You can read our blogs for this case – https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/11/15/nightmare-in-parkland-florida/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/11/20/the-victims-of-parkland/ If you would like to get straight to the Parkland info in the episode, please start at around 9.30. This episode is sponsored by: The Girl in Cabin 13 by A.J. Rivers. Read this gripping, suspenseful novel on Amazon, Audible or iTunes. Apostrophe is an online platform that connects you with an expert dermatology team to get customized acne treatment for your unique skin. Visit Apostophe.com/TCS to get your first visit for only $5. Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Hello Fresh is America’s #1 Meal Kit – visit HelloFresh.com/tcs70 and use code tcs70 for 70% off plus free shipping.
Sometimes a crime so heinous occurs, it is hard to wrap your mind around how any human can be so evil, especially towards the most vulnerable. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss the murders of Ashley Bush and Savanna Greywind for their unborn babies.TW – child murder, pregnancy loss.In October 2022, Ashley Bush was struggling with her latest pregnancy. She had three other children and her partner was unable to work. She was asking on social media for help with baby supplies and was looking to find work that she could do to earn some extra money. Ashley crossed paths online with ‘Lucy Barrows’ and that was the beginning of the end. Ashley met with Lucy (real name Amber Waterman) and lost her life. Amber tried to pass of Ashley’s baby as her own, even going as far as to stuff Ashley’s placenta in her underwear. The baby did not survive the ordeal and before Amber’s diabolical lie was uncovered, she actually held a funeral for Ashley’s baby, passing the child off as her own daughter.Savanna Greywind was 8 months pregnant when she agreed to help a neighbor, Brooke Crews, with a sewing project. What actually happened when she arrived at Brooke’s apartment is unclear due to differing versions of events, but Savanna lost her life. Her baby was brutally cut from her womb, but thankfully survived. Brooke and her partner William managed to hide the evidence of their crime, as well as the baby from police for days before their horrific crime was uncovered. Savanna’s daughter Haisley is now a thriving five-year-old, in the care of her loving father.You can read our blog for these cases here: https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/11/14/the-murders-of-ashley-bush-and-savanna-greywind-for-their-unborn-babies/This episode is sponsored by:Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Mind Bullet – Feel your best every day. Visit mindbullet.com and enter code TCS at check out for 25% off your first order.Skylight Frame – A really special gift for the really special people in your life. Visit SkylightFrame.com and use code SOCIETY for $15 off your purchase.Babbel – Start your language-learning journey today with Babbel. Visit Babbel.com/TCS for up to 55% off your subscription.
In the US each year, there are more than 300 cases of a child killing their parent or parents. This means it happens around six times per week! In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss five horrific cases: Karly Cantrell was a member of True Crime Society on Facebook. Her oldest son Levi was having some issues recently and she asked him to move out due to his ‘poor behavior’. On October 10, Levi returned to his mother’s home and brutally murdered her. Texas teen Tyler Roenz (17) had been in trouble recently. He had been charged in April with sexually assaulting another teen. On October 13, 2022, police asked people to be on the lookout for Tyler and his mother Michelle. There was a police chase and Michelle’s body was found in the trunk of the vehicle that Tyler was driving. He has been charged with her murder. In July this year, Logan Lopez (24) asked his mother Mary Beth to bring some mail to his apartment. When she arrived, he brutally bashed her to death with a hammer. Police have said he planned the murder for over a year. Mauri Belarmino (40) wrote a lovely Facebook post for her mother in July 2022. She wrote that her mother was great and amazing and that she had taught Mauri how to be a better citizen. But in September 2022, Mauri snapped and strangled her 74 y/o mother to death. Hend Bustami (28) called 911 on October 26, 2022. She told the dispatcher, “I think I killed my mommy. “I broke the table on her head. I broke the table on her head and I cut her neck off.” Hend’s mother Afaf was found dead in the home they shared. Hend had been previously arrested this year and claimed it was because police had never seen anyone as good looking as her. We also discuss the huge updates in the case of murdered teens Liberty German and Abigail Williams from Delphi, Indiana. Seemingly out of the blue, on October 26, a Delphi local named Richard Allen was arrested and charged with the girls’ murders. Richard does not seem to have been on anyone’s radar in regards to this case and the news is shocking. If you would like to get straight to the crime content, please skip to the 9 minute mark. The Delphi update starts at 51.07. You can read our blogs for these cases: https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/10/28/breaking-news-there-has-been-an-arrest-in-the-delphi-murder-case/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/11/07/kids-who-kill/ This episode is sponsored by: June’s Journey -There is a detective in all of us! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games. BetterHelp - get 10% off your first month of online therapy at BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/society Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.
Cosmo DiNardo seemed to have every opportunity in life. He came from a wealthy family, was athletic and well liked and had aspirations to become an orthodontist.“Cosmo DiNardo is the kind of kid who would always say hello, and he would grab your groceries out of your hand and walk you to your car,” a neighbor said about him.Cosmo suffered several concussions while playing football, and he also sustained a head injury in an ATV accident. Cosmo changed. He became violent, paranoid and delusional. He would sleep with a Bible on his chest in an attempt to ward off evil. His mother said at one point, he would even foam at the mouth.Despite all this, Cosmo’s doctor believed that treatment was working and that his bipolar was in remission. The doctor removed Cosmo from all of his medication. And then Cosmo went on a killing spree.Along with his cousin Sean Kratz, the two murdered four men in July 2017.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the murderous rampage of Cosmo DiNardo and Sean Kratz.Read our blog for this episode here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/10/30/the-murderous-rampage-of-cosmo-dinardo-and-sean-kratz/
It’s Halloween time at True Crime Society! You have probably already binged ‘The Watcher’ on Netflix : Ominous letters. Strange neighbors. Sinister threats. A family moves into their suburban dream home, only to discover they’ve inherited a nightmare. The show is based on the true story of the Broaddus family. In 2014, Maria and Derek Broaddus paid $1.3m for their dream family home on 657 Boulevard in Westfield, NJ. Three days after they closed on the house, their nightmare began. ‘The Watcher’ would send them disturbing and threatening letters. This is an excerpt from one of the letters received: 657 Boulevard is anxious for you to move in. It has been years and years since the young blood ruled the hallways of the house. Have you found all of the secrets it holds yet? Will the young blood play in the basement? Or are they too afraid to go down there alone. I would [be] very afraid if I were them. It is far away from the rest of the house. If you were upstairs you would never hear them scream. Will they sleep in the attic? Or will you all sleep on the second floor? Who has the bedrooms facing the street? I’ll know as soon as you move in. It will help me to know who is in which bedroom. Then I can plan better. Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the true story behind ‘The Watcher’. You can read our blog here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/10/24/the-real-story-behind-the-watcher/ As always, we give some life updates and general chat in this episode- please fast forward around 8 minutes if you want to get straight into it! Be sure to check out ‘A Paranormal Chicks’ podcast – Hosted by ladies with extra large personalities. They release two episodes a week and discuss Sinister Sightings which detail creepy experiences such as sleep paralysis, This episode is sponsored by: Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Hello Fresh is America’s #1 meal kit! Goto HelloFresh.com/tcs65 and use code tcs65 for 65% off plus free shipping!
On September 10, 2022, Debbie Collier’s daughter received a Venmo payment with an alarming message. “They are not going to let me go love you there is a key to the house in the blue flower pot by the door”. The payment was for $2,385. Debbie was never seen alive again. Shortly after the payment was made, Debbie was found naked and burned in a wooded area, around 60 miles away from her home. She was found clutching a small tree. Her cause of death has not been made public, but police have said there is no evidence of either suicide or kidnapping. Debbie’s case is one of the strangest we have ever encountered. She was caught on CCTV, alone at a dollar store, around the time that the Venmo payment was made. Debbie purchased items that were found at her death scene. There have been rumors about Debbie’s daughter being involved in the death. Or was this a mental break that ended in death? There are NO answers in Debbie’s case to date, even with the FBI joining the investigation. WHAT IS GOING ON? Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast where we discuss the bizarre unsolved death of Georgia woman, Debbie Collier. You can read our blog for Debbie here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/09/21/missing-georgia-woman-debbie-collier-found-dead-naked-and-burned/ In this episode, we also discuss the ongoing legal battle involving Letecia Stauch, the woman accused of murdering her stepson Gannon Stauch. The autopsy results for abducted Memphis woman Eliza Fletcher have been released and we discuss the sad findings. This episode is sponsored by: Apostrophe – Get customized acne treatment for your unique skin. Goto Apostrophe.com/TCS and get your first visit for only $5. Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Mind Bullet - Want to increase your energy levels and creativity? Visit mindbullet.com and use code TCS at checkout for 25% off your first order.
Ellen Rae Greenberg seemed to have it all. She was beautiful, successful, ambitious and engaged to the man of her dreams. In January 2011, her partner Sam left their apartment and went to the gym in their complex. When he came back under an hour later, the apartment door was allegedly bolted from the inside and he could not get in. He frantically tried to contact Ellen and he ended up breaking down the door. Inside, he found Ellen dead in their kitchen, with a knife sticking out of her chest. She had more than 20 stab wounds, including many to the back of her head and neck. Ellen’s death ended up being determined a suicide. Her family have always disputed this and have pushed for over a decade for it to be reclassified. In September 2022, the investigation into Ellen’s death was reopened.You can read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/10/11/ellen-rae-greenberg-murder-or-suicide/Did Ellen Rae Greenberg take her own life or was she murdered?This episode is sponsored by:June’s Journey -There is a detective in all of us! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games.BetterHelp - get 10% off your first month of online therapy at BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/societyMicrodose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.
Often when a teenager goes missing, it’s assumed that they ran away. According to a 2002 study, between 1.6 and 2.8 million teens run away each year. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss two different cases where it was assumed that teens had left of their own accord, only to find out that wasn’t the case. Alexandra Anaya (13) disappeared from her Indiana home in the early morning hours of August 13, 2005. Police did not take her disappearance seriously to start and they assumed she would return quickly. Alex’s dismembered torso was found in a river days later. Her head and other body parts have never been found and no arrests have been made in this case. Andrew Gosden was 14 when he left his home in England in 2007. He pretended that he was getting ready for school, but after everyone had left the home, he went back and changed into casual clothes and took a train to London. In 2021, two older men were arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and human trafficking in Andrew’s case. He remains missing. Read our blogs for these cases here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/10/03/the-horrific-murder-of-teenager-alexandra-anaya/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/10/03/andrew-gosden-vanished-without-a-trace/ This episode is sponsored by: Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Mind Bullet - Want to increase your energy levels and creativity? Visit mindbullet.com and use code TCS at checkout for 25% off your first order. Pretty Litter - Go to PrettyLitter.com/tcs to save twenty percent on your first order. EveryPlate - Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.49 per meal on your first box by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code tcs149
According to the United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime, 47,000 women and girls worldwide were killed by their intimate partners or other family members in 2020. This means that, on average, a woman or girl is killed by someone in her own family every 11 minutes.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the cases of three women who were likely murdered by their partners. Irene Gakwa met her boyfriend Nathan Hightman on Craigslist. The two had an on-again, off-again relationship and Irene’s family did not know that the two were still living together in February 2022. Irene spoke to her family in Kenya in late February this year and has not been seen again. The day after she vanished, Nathan purchased a 55 gallon drum and was seen burning something in it. He is not cooperating with police. Karina Castro had a fight over Snapchat in September 2022 with her estranged, violent partner Rafa Solano. She threatened to tell everyone about Rafa’s sexual relationships. The following day, Rafa turned up to Karina’s home with a samurai sword. He beheaded her in the street outside her apartment, while her two young children were just feet away. Maya Millete and her husband Larry had been having marriage troubles in early 2021. Maya was planning to separate from him and had consulted an attorney. When Maya’s family could not get in touch with her, they went to her home and forced Larry to open the door to the room where he said Maya was. Not surprisingly, the room was empty and Maya has not been seen since. On the night of her disappearance, many loud gunshots were heard by neighbors. Larry has since been arrested and charged with Maya’s murder – her remains have not been recovered. Maya’s disappearance is a strange one that involves witchcraft and hexes that were initiated by Larry in an attempt to control her. You can check out our blogs for these cases at http://TrueCrimeSocietyBlog.com Be sure to check out the Creeps & Crimes podcast! A Conspiracy, Paranormal, and True-Crime Podcast hosted by best friends and former roommates, with a new episode released each Thursday! https://creepsandcrimespodcast.com/ This episode is sponsored by:Apostrophe - Apostrophe is an online platform that connects you with an expert dermatology team. Visit Apostrophe.com/TCS and get your first visit for only $5.
Lynette Dawson was last seen alive in Sydney, Australia in 1982. She and her husband Chris Dawson had been having marriage trouble at the time. Chris was a high-school teacher who seemed to have a penchant for preying on teenage girls. He moved a student of his, named Joanne Curtis, into his home with Lyn under the guise of Joanne being a babysitter. Chris was 34 at the time and Joanne was 16.Days after Lyn disappeared, Joanne Curtis moved into the Dawson home permanently. Chris soon after married Joanne. Joanne had Lyn’s engagement and wedding rings resized to fit her.Chris seemed to get away with the perfect crime for over 40 years. In 2018, Chris was finally charged with Lyn’s murder. He is now 74 years old. In August 2022, a judge found him guilty and Chris is awaiting sentencing.Will he reveal where he hid Lyn’s body or will he take that secret to the grave? Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the disappearance of Lynette Dawson.You can read our blog for Lyn here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/09/11/will-lynette-dawson-finally-get-justice/This episode is sponsored by:June’s Journey - There is a detective in all of us! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games.BetterHelp- get 10% off your first month of online therapy at BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/societyMicrodose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.Mind Bullet - Want to increase your energy levels and creativity? Visit mindbullet.com and use code TCS at checkout for 25% off your first order.Apostrophe - Apostrophe is an online platform that connects you with an expert dermatology team. Visit Apostrophe.com/TCS and get your first visit for only $5.
On Friday, September 2, 2022, Eliza Fletcher left her home for an early morning jog at around 4am. She was an avid runner who had qualified for the Boston Marathon previously. She often jogged at this time to fit in her daily exercise as she was a busy mother-of-two and a Junior Kindergarten teacher.A man named Cleotha Henderson was prowling the streets of Memphis, TN at this time. He spotted Eliza running and pulled up ahead her of her in a dark SUV. When Eliza reached his him, he jumped out and forced her into his vehicle. This was the beginning of Eliza’s nightmare.Eliza’s body was found dumped near an abandoned house on September 6. We are still waiting for confirmation of her cause of death. Was Eliza targeted by Cleotha due to her family wealth or was this a terrifyingly random crime?Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the abduction and murder of Eliza Fletcher.You can read our blog for Eliza here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/09/02/a-body-has-been-found-in-the-search-for-eliza-fletcher/ In this episode, we also discuss some updates in the case of Allahnia ‘Fruity’ Lenoir who went missing in July 2022.This episode is sponsored by:BetterHelp- get 10% off your first month of online therapy at BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/societyBabbel – Language for Life – Get up to 55% off your subscription when you goto Babbel.com/tcsJune’s Journey - There is a detective in all of us! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games.Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.
On July 30, 2022, Allahnia ‘Fruity’ Lenoir and a friend arranged to meet up with two men at an apartment complex in Atlanta. Allahnia and the friend can be seen on CCTV entering the building. Later on, the friend and the two men emerge and are captured on video. Allahnia is never seen leaving the complex. After she vanished, the two men, Diante Reynolds and Steven Oboite cleaned the apartment thoroughly and moved out. It took police more than a week to search the apartment. Allahnia’s mother believes she has been ‘moved’ from the apartment. Could she have been trafficked? Alexis Ware was acting strangely in January 2022. She told her mother that the ‘devil’ would not stop contacting her, that a black truck was following her and that she would likely not be around to celebrate her 30th birthday in March 2022. On January 30, 2022, Alexis arranged to meet her ex at a gas station. The plan was for him to give her gas money and then she would follow him in her vehicle back to a family member’s house. Instead, after leaving the 7/11, Alexis turned sharply and drove off in the opposite direction. She has never been seen again. A few days after she vanished, her vehicle was found abandoned in a wooded area that Alexis would have been unfamiliar with. Her phone and the hair bonnet that she had been wearing were also found at the scene. Was Alexis really being stalked or was there something else going on in her case? Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the unrelated cases of missing women Allahnia Lenoir and Alexis Ware. We also discuss a huge update in the case of Artesia Jane Doe, as well as some updated information in the Kiely Rodni case. Read our blogs for these cases here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/09/06/was-alexis-ware-being-chased-by-the-devil-before-she-disappeared/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/09/06/the-disappearance-of-allahnia-fruity-lenoir/ This episode is sponsored by: Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Mind Bullet – Want to increase your energy levels and creativity? Visit mindbullet.com and use code TCS at checkout for 25% off your first order
Kiely Rodni (16) has been recovered after being missing in Truckee, California for over two weeks. Kiely was found deceased in her vehicle, in 14 feet of water, very close to where she was last seen alive. How did police spend thousands of hours searching for her to no avail? Adventures with Purpose searched the area and found Kiely within minutes. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss the recovery of missing people by volunteer team Adventures with Purpose (AWP).Along with Kiely’s case, we discuss the cases of: Ethan Kazmerzak from Iowa. Ethan was missing for over seven years before AWP found his remains in 2020 inside his vehicle in a pond, near where he was last known to be alive. Samantha Jean Hopper and her 22 month old daughter Courtney Holt disappeared from Russellville, Arkansas on September 11, 1998. They remained missing for over TWENTY years before AWP pulled the vehicle containing their remains from the Illinois Bayou. Matthew ‘Jed’ Hall (16) left a note behind for his family when he left home for the final time in Idaho on January 22, 2018. It seems that he intended to take his own life. In May 2022, AWP searched the Snake River in Idaho for Jed, and found his remains in his vehicle, 50 feet from shore. Carey Mae Parker was a 23y/o mother-of-three who vanished in Texas on March 17, 1991. Carey had been set to attend her son’s birthday party when she disappeared. AWP searched for Carey in 2021, thirty years after she vanished. The found her vehicle and her remains, along with a bicycle that she had purchased for her son’s birthday in Lake Tawakoni. You can read our blog for these cases here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/08/24/cases-solved-by-adventures-with-purpose/ You can see the Adventures With Purpose website here - https://adventureswithpurpose.com/ This episode is sponsored by:Java House - Cold brew coffee is a better cup of coffee. Visit JavaHouse.com and use code TCS for 10% off. Magic Mind - The World’s First Productivity Shot. Visit magicmind.co/tcs for 40% off your subscription. You can also use code TCS for 20% off a single purchase. Pretty Litter – PrettyLitter helps keep your cat healthy and keeps odors down. Visit PrettyLitter.com/tcs to save 20% off your first order.Be sure to check out the Murder Diaries Podcast - https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/
16 year-old Kiely Rodni was captured on CCTV on the night of August 5, 2022 in Truckee, California. She seemed happy and care-free and was on her way to party with her friends. Kiely had graduated high school early and a group of her friends were headed to a campground to celebrate.There are reports that older men attended the party and supplied drugs and alcohol to minors. Kiely told her mother that she would be home just after midnight on August 6. She never arrived.For two long weeks, Kiely was missing along with her vehicle. Initial reports suggested that she may have been abducted. The FBI joined the search very early on. Was this foul play or misadventure? Online rumor mills ran wild.Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the disappearance of and search for Kiely Rodni.Shortly before this episode was due to be released, Kiely was found deceased. We will discuss her recovery in next week’s episode. Read our blog for this case – https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/08/08/kiely-rodni-found-deceased/ This episode is sponsored by:Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Mind Bullet – Want to increase your energy levels and creativity? Visit mindbullet.com and use code TCS at checkout for 25% off your first order.HealthyWage – Visit HealthyWage.com/TCS and start winning for losing!Apostrophe – Apostrophe is an online platform that connects you with an expert dermatology team. Visit Apostrophe.com/TCS and get your first visit for only $5.
In February 2022, father of four, Jared Bridegan, was returning home after dropping two of his kids off to their mother, his ex-wife. He had his 2 y/o daughter Bexley in the car with him. On a quiet, residential street, Jared came across a tire laying in the road. He stopped his vehicle and carefully got out to move the obstacle. Almost as soon as he opened the door to his vehicle, he was brutally murdered. His daughter thankfully was unharmed in the incident. Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the unsolved murder of Jared Bridegan. Jared split from his first wife Shanna Gardner in 2015. Shanna came from a very wealthy family and is the heiress to the ‘Stampin’ Up’ fortune. Their eventual split was very messy – the court filing for their divorce includes over 300 documents. It has been reported that Shanna asked if there was someone who could ‘shut him up’, in reference to Jared. Shanna and Jared both remarried. Jared had two more children with his second wife Kirsten. The last court filing in regards to his divorce with Shanna was made just four months before his murder (7 years after the initial divorce started!) Was Jared murdered in a random attack? Or was it orchestrated by someone close to him? Read our blog for this case – https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/08/09/the-unsolved-murder-of-jared-bridegan/ This episode is sponsored by: Thuma – Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. Mind Bullet – Want to increase your energy levels and creativity? Visit mindbullet.com and use code TCS at checkout for 25% off your first order. Java House - Cold brew coffee is a better cup of coffee. Visit JavaHouse.com and use code TCS for 10% off. June’s Journey – There is a detective in all of us! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games.
Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss three fascinating Doe cases. In October 2020, a quail hunter stumbled across human remains in a cattle float box in Artesia, AZ. He assumed the remains belonged to a child as they were surrounded by toys. When police investigated, further, they discovered the remains belonged to a female, likely aged between 13-22. This Jane Doe was wearing what appeared to be a ‘witches robe’, as well as a jacket covered with skull print. The remains of a young girl were found in Opelika, Alabama in January 2012. She remains unidentified to this day. In a twist to this case, police have photographs of the girl they believe to be Opelika Jane Doe, when she was alive. Authorities believe she attended a bible school in the area. No records of attendees at the school were kept, and none of the teachers recall her name. This tiny girl had been so badly abused before her death, that police believe she had a very noticeable injury to her eye. This injury can be seen in the photos they have. The mystery of the Somerton Man is one that has captured the public’s attention for decades. In 1948, a man was found deceased on Somerton Beach in South Australia. All labels had been removed from his clothing and many medical experts believe that he died from poisoning. Over the years, many theories about this man were discussed – was he a spy who had been murdered? Or a ballet dancer – he had pointed toes and high calf muscles, similar to those displayed by dancers? In July 2022, following extensive DNA testing, researchers announced that they had likely identified the Somerton Man. (Right before we aired this episode, as usual!) Read our blogs for these cases – TrueCrimeSocietyBlog.com This episode is sponsored by: Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Mind Bullet – Want to increase your energy levels and creativity? Visit mindbullet.com and use code TCS at checkout for 25% off your first order. Java House - Cold brew coffee is a better cup of coffee. Visit JavaHouse.com and use code TCS for 10% off. BetterHelp – BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and live-chat options. Visit BetterHelp.com/society for 10% off your first month.
Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss Vacation Nightmares – Part Two. Japanese woman Atsumi Yoshikubo travelled alone to Yellowknife, Canada. She wanted to see the Northern Lights. Interestingly, Atsumi planned her trip for the off-season, when many of the tourist attractions were closed. In eerie final footage, Atsumi was spotted on CCTV purchasing souvenirs. Hotel staff raised the alarm when she never checked out of her room. Her belongings were neatly packed, but there was no sign of Atsumi. Her remains were eventually found on a hiking trail – did Atsumi take her own life? Or was foul play involved? Christe Chen married Bradley Dawson in February 2022 after a whirlwind romance – they planned their wedding in under a month. The couple had been married for 5 months when they travelled from the US to Fiji for their honeymoon. They were staying at the exclusive Turtle Island Resort, where villas cost over $3,000 per night. The couple only enjoyed two days in paradise before Bradley was found drunk and injured on a neighboring island. When staff entered the couple’s villa, Christe was found, beaten to death and surrounded by blood. Her husband Bradley has been arrested and is currently in custody in Fiji. Americans David and Michelle Paul tried to take a child-free vacation once a year, to get some much-needed couple time together. They traveled to Fiji and also only had a few days to enjoy paradise. Both David and Michelle became very sick, very quickly. They were treated by medical staff on the island, but both passed away within days of each other. Causes of death for the couple have never been made public – were they poisoned? In this episode, we also discuss updates to the case of Christina Lee Powell. Christina was missing for three weeks before her body was found in the passenger seat of her vehicle in a mall parking lot in San Antonio, TX. Read our blogs for these cases – TrueCrimeSocietyBlog.com This episode is sponsored by: Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Thuma – Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. Babbel – Start your language-learning journey today with Babbel. Goto Babbel.com/tcs for up to 60% off your subscription. Babbel – Language for life. June’s Journey – There is a detective in all of us! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games.
Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the cases of two missing people – Dylan Rounds and Christina Lee Powell. 19 year-old farmer Dylan Rounds was last heard from in May 2022. He told his grandmother he was going to move a grain truck out of the rain on his Utah farm. The truck was moved and Dylan has not been heard from again.There are a lot of players and strange occurrences in Dylan’s case. Just days before he vanished, he had an encounter with a man named Chase Venstra. Chase was barefoot in the desert and acting erratically. He asked Dylan for a ride and media reports say that Dylan refused. Chase has since been arrested on other charges. Is he responsible for Dylan’s disappearance? Or does Dylan’s neighbour, James Brenner know where Dylan is?Christina Lee Powell called her workplace on July 5 to say that she was running late for work. Eerie final footage of her was captured on her Ring doorbell – she was carrying her handbag and seemed to be rushing to get out the door. Christina never made it to work. She remained missing for over three weeks. Just before this episode was released, Christina was found deceased in the passenger seat of her vehicle in a restaurant parking lot in San Antonio, Texas. Had her vehicle been there for the whole time she was missing? How did nobody notice her?Read our blogs for these cases – TrueCrimeSocietyBlog.com This episode is sponsored by:Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Apostrophe is a prescription skincare company that offers science-backed oral and topical medications that are clinically proven to help clear acne. To get started, just go to Apostrophe.com/TCS and click Begin Visit, then use our code TCS at sign up and you’ll get your first visit for only five dollars!Mind Bullet – Order Mind Bullet or Sleep Bullet at mindbullet.com and use code TCS for 25% off your first order.Check out the True Crime Couple Podcast! https://www.instagram.com/truecrimecouple/?hl=en
Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we delve again into the fascinating world of cults and followers. TW for this episode – suicide discussion. Have you heard of Teal Swan? Teal claims she is part-human, part extra-terrestrial. She has also said that she can hear tectonic plates moving and can inject herself into people’s brainstems. Teal’s followers are known as ‘Tealers’. Teal routinely gives out advice to suicidal people (she has no medical or psychiatric qualifications). Several of Teal’s followers have taken their own lives after reaching out to her and her team. Is what Teal Swan is doing dangerous or does she have other’s best interests at heart? We also discuss the crazy case of Baby Holly. Tina and Harold Clouse were found murdered in Texas in 1981, but their remains were not identified until 2021. The couple had a baby before their deaths and their extended family prayed for over 40 years for answers about what had happened to the family. In 2022, ‘Baby Holly’ was found alive and well – she had been legally adopted and was unaware of the story of her biological family. It is believed that Tina and Harold were likely killed because of their involvement in a cult called ‘Christ’s Family’. Members of this cult wore diapers on their heads as turbans and men and women were separated from each other. Please note that we have lots of life updates in this episode – please skip to around 17 minutes if you would like to get straight into the episode content! Read our blogs for these cases – TrueCrimeSocietyBlog.com This episode is sponsored by: Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Thuma – Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. BetterHelp – BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and live chat therapy sessions. Visit BetterHelp.com/society for 10% off your first month. June’s Journey – There is a detective in all of us! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games.
We hope that everyone (in the Northern Hemisphere!) is enjoying their summer vacation. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss Vacation Nightmares. Things often go wrong following a combination of sun, alcohol and foreign countries. American sisters Anne and Robin Korkki were on the trip of a lifetime. They were staying at an exclusive resort in Seychelles, when the hotel butler became concerned that he hadn’t seem them for a period of time. He entered their room and found both sisters in bed, deceased. Kristy Manzanares and her husband Kenneth boarded a cruise ship to Alaska with their three daughters in 2017. They were travelling with extended family. Just two days into their vacation, it all went wrong. Other guests recalled hearing a woman ‘screaming for her life’. Kristy was found dead in her cabin and Kenneth was arrested for her murder. Carla Valpeoz is an American woman who has been missing in Peru since 2018. Carla was brave – she was legally blind and wanted to see the world before her eyesight totally failed. There is eerie final footage of Carla, walking with her cane. She has never been seen again. David Sneddon was an American man, visiting China in 2004. He vanished without a trace and many people suspected that he had an accident while hiking. More information has come to light recently that suggests David may have been kidnapped by North Korean officials and that he has been forced to work for the Kim regime there. You can read our blogs for these cases at TrueCrimeSocietyBlog.com This episode is sponsored by: Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. Check out the Crime Salad podcast - https://instagram.com/crimesaladpodcast
It’s time for Part Two of our mid-year update episodes. Be sure to listen to Part One first - we go through all the cases we have covered to date and we run through new developments. Can you believe we are halfway through 2022? After years of radio silence, it seems like there are new developments daily in the murders of teens Libby German and Abigail Williams. We run through the latest news in Delphi. More searches have recently been conducted for missing child Harmony Montgomery. Harmony was not reported missing for YEARS after she was last seen. Social Scammer Coco Berthmann has FINALLY been charged. Read our blogs for these cases – TrueCrimeSocietyBlog.com This episode is sponsored by: Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. June’s Journey – There is a detective in all of us! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games.
Can you believe we are halfway through 2022? Where does the time go? It’s time for us to get up to date on all the cases we have covered to date. We have a HUGE two-part update episode for you. Make sure you are up to date on our previous episodes before you listen to this one!- Been wondering what’s happening in the Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie case?- Did you know that a 911 call has been released in the case of Shannan Gilbert and the Long Island Serial Killer?- Josh Duggar is FINALLY behind bars.- Sherri Papini’s husband Keith has finally filed for divorce from her, following her admission of guilt in her false kidnapping case.In this episode, we go through every case we have ever discussed and provide updates for you. We also discuss the cases of those people still missing – Beau Mann, Heidi Planck, Tyler Davis and Summer Wells, amongst many others.Read our blogs for these cases – TrueCrimeSocietyBlog.comThis episode is sponsored by: GEM Multivitamins – your daily nutrition in one delicious bite. Visit dailygem.co.society to get 30% off your first order.Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S.Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.Apostrophe is a prescription skincare company that offers science-backed oral and topical medications that are clinically proven to help clear acne. To get started, just go to Apostrophe.com/TCS and click Begin Visit, then use our code TCS at sign up and you’ll get your first visit for only five dollars!
A 2014 study found that around 500 times per year in the US, a parent kills their child/children. A mother kills her child on average, every three days. Why? There is never an easy answer - financial problems, single parenthood, multiple children, substance abuse and mental illness can all contribute to filicide. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss five recent cases where a mother has killed her child or children. Please note that this episode does contain some graphic details – listener and viewer discretion is advised. Julissa Hart was pulled over by police in Minnesota in May 2022. She was covered in blood, which she tried to explain as menstrual blood. Police searched her vehicle and found her son Eli, deceased in the trunk. Julissa allegedly shot Eli while he was strapped into his car seat. Angela Flores’ neighbors called 911 after they found her rambling incoherently in their yard. Just hours later, a 911 call was made from her home. Angela had allegedly murdered her three children on Mother’s Day this year. Makaylia Jolley is a young mother aged 20 with two young babies. In May 2022, multiple 911 calls were made after she was seen throwing her infant daughter onto the road. The baby died and the death penalty is being sought in this case. Trinh Nguyen was found almost unresponsive in her car. A note was found on the dash: “Please call 911 My children are Dead in their bed at 119 Timber Ridge Rd.’ Trinh’s two sons were shot in the head by their mother and they both passed away days later in hospital. In September 2021, Fallon Harris asked her 12 y/o son Kaden where had he put her SD card. He was unable to give it back to his mother, so she shot him twice, killing him. Read our blogs for these cases – TrueCrimeSocietyBlog.com This episode is sponsored by: June’s Journey – There is a detective in all of us! Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies. BetterHelp – get 10% off your first month of customized online therapy at BetterHelp.com/society
Anna Moriah Wilson (known as Mo) was considered to be one of the best competitive cyclists in the US, if not the world. She had the world at her feet. She was young and successful. She had recently quit her job and was going to focus on gravel racing full time. Everyone who knew her said that she was kind, ambitious and compassionate.Mo traveled to Austin on May 10, 2022. She was planning to compete in a race the following weekend. On May 11, she met up with Colin Strickland, another well-known cyclist. The couple were involved in a brief relationship a few months prior to May 2022. They spent a few hours together, swimming and going to a restaurant, before Colin dropped Mo back to the residence where she was staying.As Mo walked in the door, she was ambushed and shot multiple times. Mo died on the scene from her injuries. The killer fled from the scene on Mo’s bicycle.This was no random attack. The alleged killer is Kaitlin Armstrong, Colin Strickland’s long-term partner. Kaitlin is now on the run from authorities and is wanted for murder. She was last seen at Newark Airport on May 18.Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast where we discuss two different love triangle murders – the death of Mo Wilson and the horrific murder of Jonathan Amerault.Read our blogs for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/05/29/a-twisted-triangle-the-murder-of-anna-moriah-wilson/https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/06/07/the-beheading-murder-of-jonathan-amerault/ This episode is sponsored by:StoryWorth – Give the father figure in your life a meaningful gift that you can both cherish for years to come. Goto StoryWorth.com/tcs and save $10 on your first purchase.Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.GEM Multivitamins are the first real-food, whole-food multivitamin. Get 30% off your first order by visiting dailygem.co/society
Brittanee Drexel was 17 years old in 2009 when she left her home in Rochester, NY to go on a spring break trip to Myrtle Beach, SC. Her mother had forbade her to go, but in a decision that would alter the course of her life, she went anyway. Brittanee’s eerie last movements in Myrtle Beach were caught on CCTV. She had been texting with her boyfriend back home and was telling him that she was having a miserable time. She was looking forward to getting back to New York. All of a sudden, Brittanee stopped texting and was never heard from again. The search for Brittanee spanned over 13 years. Her mother even moved to Myrtle Beach to be able to keep up the search for her. Brittanee’s case is one that involved many false leads and false information, putting detectives on the wrong track for years. In May 2022, just when the case seemed to be totally cold, there was an unexpected break. Brittanee’s remains were found after sex offender Raymond Moody confessed to murdering her back in 2009. In this episode we discuss the abduction and murder of Brittanee Drexel. Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/05/29/the-murder-of-brittanee-drexel/ This episode is sponsored by: Apostrophe is a prescription skincare company that offers science-backed oral and topical medications that are clinically proven to help clear acne. To get started, just go to Apostrophe.com/TCS and click Begin Visit, then use our code TCS at sign up and you’ll get your first visit for only five dollars! Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.
Lacey Fletcher’s childhood, growing up in Slaughter, Louisiana seemed to be fairly normal. She played volleyball and had a close group of friends. There are public photos of a smiling Lacey taken from her yearbook and neighbors recall interacting with her and seeing her regularly out exercising.When Lacey reached the age of 14, something happened. Her parents withdrew her from school and allegedly began to home school her. They have said that she was diagnosed with autism and her condition became more severe around this time.Nobody saw Lacey in public for over a decade. Her mother Sheila called 911 in January 2022 to report that Lacey was unresponsive on the couch. When authorities arrived, they were met with the most horrific scene they had ever encountered. 'I have been a sheriff for six years, and I have had a lot of things happen here in East Feliciana Parish, but this type of scene, this is by far the worst,' Sheriff Jeffery Travis said. Lacey had essentially been left to rot and die on the couch in her home. Her mother has said she refused to get up to use the bathroom, so she lay in her own excrement for years. The details of Lacey’s sad death are so horrific that medical staff were on hand to treat jurors after they saw photos of the scene. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the deaths of Lacey Fletcher and Valerie Wallach. Both women were left to die in agony in their own homes.You can read our blog for their cases here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/05/22/murder-by-neglect-the-death-of-lacey-fletcher/ This episode is sponsored by:Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bedplus free shipping in the continental U.S.Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.
On April 29, 2022, Vicky White made a decision that would alter the course of her life. Nothing would ever be the same.Early that morning, Vicky put a long-thought out plan into motion. She was ready. She told her colleagues at the Lauderdale County Detention Center that she was transporting inmate Casey Cole White to a mental health evaluation. She broke all protocol and escorted the inmate alone – she had her excuses for doing so ready and nobody questioned her. She also told her workplace that she had a medical appointment that day and that she would likely not return to work.There were no appointments – either for Vicky or Casey. The corrections officer and the inmate had been carrying on an illicit affair for two years. The two went on the run, through many states. They had $90k cash to fund their escapade. Police always seemed to be one step behind them.Until May 9. Vicky and Casey were spotted leaving a budget motel in Evansville, Indiana and a police chase ensued. Their car crashed and Vicky took her own life before she could be apprehended. Casey was taken back into custody.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss the ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ style case of Vicky White and Casey Cole White.You can read our blog for this case here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/05/08/captured-corrections-officer-vicky-white-and-escaped-inmate-casey-cole-white/ This episode is sponsored by: Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bedplus free shipping in the continental U.S.Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.GEM Multivitamins – your daily nutrition in one delicious bite. Visit dailygem.co.society to get 30% off your first order.BetterHelp – get 10% off your first month of customized online therapy at BetterHelp.com/society
You may have seen media articles recently about Melissa Lucio – the first ever Hispanic woman to be sentenced to death in Texas. Melissa was due to be executed in April 2022 and she was granted a stay of execution just days before her scheduled death. Melissa is a mother of 14 children. She was convicted of murdering her 2 year-old daughter Mariah in 2007. Mariah was found unresponsive after an alleged fall down stairs. An autopsy was conducted and at the time, it was determined that Mariah died from blunt force trauma. She also had bruising of the kidneys, lungs and spinal cord. When Melissa was taken in for questioning, she was interrogated for hours, without proper legal representation. She was not offered food or water. She denied over 100 times that she caused Mariah’s death. Eventually, Melissa broke down and ‘confessed’ to Mariah’s murder. “I don’t know what you want me to say,” she told authorities. “I’m responsible for it … I guess I did it.” Over the years, Melissa’s team have made many appeals in her case. She also has high-profile supporters such as the Innocence Project and Kim Kardashian. Melissa’s case will now be re-examined to determine if she is eligible for a new trial. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss the death of Mariah Alvarez and the conviction of her mother Melissa Lucio. You can read the blog for this case here – https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/05/11/wrongful-conviction-melissa-lucio/ Do you believe that Melissa should be executed for this crime? This episode is sponsored by: Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S.
According to an article by theverge.com, around 21 percent of Lyft drivers and 27 percent of Uber drivers in the US are women. With the increase in rideshare options comes an increase in risk for female passengers and female drivers. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss the cases of four different women who have either been murdered or are missing. The one commonality for these cases is that the women would likely be here today if it wasn’t for accepting or offering a rideshare lift. Christina Spicuzza accepted an Uber fare in February 2022. Horrifyingly, the rider was never looking for a lift – he was out to rob and kill her. There is terrifying dashcam footage of Christi in the moments before her murder. Her body was found days after she vanished – she was still wearing her protective face mask when she was discovered. Ella Goodie accepted a Lyft job in March 2022. The ride was to take her from Louisiana to Texas, a 7 hour round trip. Ella never made it home to her teenage daughters. She is still missing and her case has been classified as a homicide. Felicia Johnson travelled from her home in California to Houston, Texas in April 2022. Some reports say that she went to a club to look for work. After that, she was reportedly waiting for an Uber outside and it was delayed. She accepted a lift with an unidentified man and has not been seen since. Her phone was found abandoned and covered in blood. Samantha Josephson decided to finish up her night out with friends in March 2019, and she called an Uber. A car pulled up and she got in. She mistook this vehicle for her Uber and this mistake ended her life. Samantha was stabbed over 120 times by her driver. The judge in this case called Samantha’s murder the ‘most severe’ that he had seen before. You can read our blogs for each of the women at TrueCrimeSocietyBlog.com This episode is sponsored by: Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. Storyworth – Give all the ‘moms’ in your life a meaningful gift that you will both cherish for years. Goto StoryWorth.com/tcs and save $10 on your first purchase. Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.
On Friday, April 15, 2022, Orsolya Gaal (51) went to see a show with friends and she stopped a bar in her neighborhood before returning to her home in Queens, New York. Orsolya would never be seen alive by her husband and two sons again. Orsolya was stabbed around 60 times and her carotid artery and trachea were punctured. Her body was shoved into a large bag by her murderer. Police released eerie CCTV footage of a male figure walking away from Orsolya’s house, wheeling her body in the bag. The murderer got less than a mile before he dumped the bag and ran. Orsolya’s body was discovered just hours later by a dog walker. Orsolya had been having a secret affair with her handyman, David Bonola, for years. On the night she died, she allegedly told David that their relationship was over. He was not happy. On April 20, he walked up to detectives investigating this case and said ‘I hear you are looking for me.’ David confessed to Orsolya’s brutal murder and is now in custody.Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the murder of Orsolya Gaal.In this episode, we also discuss the discovery of a young child’s body stuffed in a suitcase in Washington County, Indiana earlier this month. Police believe the boy was around 5 years old when he died. Nobody has yet come forward to claim him. You can read our blog for Orsolya’s case here https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/04/17/orsolya-gaal-murdered-and-shoved-in-a-duffel-bag/ Read more about the boy in the suitcase here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/04/26/the-sad-case-of-the-boy-in-the-suitcase-sellersburg-indiana/ This episode is sponsored by: Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bedplus free shipping in the continental U.S.Microdose Gummies - Go to microdose.com and use code TCS for 30% off your first order of THC gummies.Skylight Frames – Are you looking for the perfect gift for mom or another loved one? Get $10 off your purchase at SkylightFrame.com and enter code SOCIETY.
Police in Miami received a 911 call on April 3, 2022. The female caller said there had been an altercation and that a man had been stabbed to death. This is the story of influencer Courtney Tailor and her boyfriend Toby Obumseli. Courtney has over 2 million Instagram followers and according to social media, she seemed to be living a high-flying life. She lived with Toby in a luxury condo in Miami and things seemed to be going well for the couple. But their reality was very different. Sources now say that the couple were in a toxic relationship and were abusive to each other. They had apparently split up in the weeks before this incident, but Toby would allegedly find his way into the apartment complex and would sleep in common areas, waiting for Courtney. It is still unclear what happened on April 3, but Toby died after he was stabbed in the shoulder. Courtney is claiming self-defence, but Toby’s family are adamant that he was not the aggressor. Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the case of Courtney Tailor and Toby Obumseli. We also discuss another high-profile case – the murder of Phil Hartman and the consequent suicide of his wife Brynn. You can read our blog for Courtney and Toby here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/04/09/courtney-tailor-and-christian-toby-obumseli-murder-or-self-defense/ And our Hartman family blog here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/04/19/the-hartman-family-murder-suicide/ This episode is sponsored by: Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. Ana Luisa - Go to shop.analuisa.com/society make Mom's Day and treat her to new jewelry pieces with Ana Luisa's Buy One, Get One 40% OFF sale! Little Spoon - the one stop shop for healthy, easy mealtime + snacktime for your baby, toddler and big kid, delivered right to your door. Get 50% off your first order using the code TCS50 at check out – littlespoon.com Skylight Frames – Are you looking for the perfect gift for mom or another loved one? Get $10 off your purchase at SkylightFrame.com and enter code SOCIETY.
In this episode, we will be discussing horrific instances of child abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In 2018, a brave 17 year-old managed to escape the home where she had been held captive her entire life. She found a deactivated cell-phone that she took with her on her escape, and she called 911. She told police that she had been kept locked in a room for 20 hours a day and was allowed one shower per year. When police arrived, they found TWELVE additional children locked in the house. Human feces, dead animals and rotten food covered the entire property. This was not a case of human trafficking or abduction though, this is the horrific case of the Turpin Family. David and Louise Turpin had 13 children during their marriage. Outwardly, the parents portrayed the family as loving and close knit – they took the children on vacation to Disneyland and Vegas, where they all posed in matching outfits. In reality, they did not care for any of them and mistreated them in the worst possible ways. All of the children were uneducated and physically and emotionally abused. They used to eat ketchup, mustard and ice as there was literally nothing else to eat. And what happened to some of the Turpin Children after they were rescued will break your heart. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss the case of the Turpin Family and their house of horrors. You can view our blog for the Turpin case here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/04/12/the-turpin-house-of-horrors/ This episode is sponsored by: June’s Journey – Find your inner detective. Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to yourfavorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bed plus free shipping in the continental U.S. FitOn is the #1 premium free fitness app, and it is redefining the workout experience. Text SOCIETY to 64-000 to join FitOn for free! Apostrophe is a prescription skincare company that offers science-backed oral and topical medications that are clinically proven to help clear acne. To get started, just go to Apostrophe.com/TCS and click Begin Visit, then use our code TCS at sign up and you’ll get your first visit for only five dollars!
Usually, we go about our daily routines without a care in the world. Wake up, get ready and drive to work. Naomi Irion (18) did exactly this on March 12, 2022 in Fernley, Nevada. She got ready for work at Panasonic, stopped to buy a drink and drove her vehicle to the Walmart parking lot like she did daily. She sat in her car and waited for the shuttle bus that would ferry her to work.Naomi would not make it to work on March 12. She would never be seen alive again. A man was captured on CCTV loitering in the parking lot where Naomi was waiting. He can be seen going up to her vehicle and forcing her into the passenger seat. He then drove off in her vehicle, taking her captive.The search for Naomi spanned over two weeks. On March 29, authorities found her body dumped in a shallow grave in a remote area of Nevada. Troy Driver (41) has since been arrested and charged with kidnapping and murder in Naomi’s case. Police have been very tightlipped about the investigation. Was this a random abduction? Had Naomi come across Troy Driver in some capacity before she disappeared?Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast where we discuss the heinous murder of Naomi Irion.You can view our blog for Naomi here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/03/23/abducted-from-walmart-the-death-of-naomi-irion/ This episode is sponsored by:Ana Luisa - Go to shop.analuisa.com/society make Mom's Day and treat her to new jewelry pieces with Ana Luisa's Buy One, Get One 40% OFF sale!Thuma - Create that feeling of checking in to your favorite boutique hotel suite, but at home, with The Bed, by Thuma. And now go to Thuma.co/CRIME and use the code CRIME to receive a twenty-five dollar credit towards your purchase of The Bedplus free shipping in the continental U.S.Little Spoon – the one stop shop for healthy, easy mealtime + snacktime for your baby, toddler and big kid, delivered right to your door. Get 50% off your first order using the code TCS50 at check out – littlespoon.com
On April 28, 2021, police entered a home in Moffatt, Colorado. Their visit was caught on body cam – they can be seen entering a home filled with adults and children. They made their way into a bedroom where they came across the unimaginable – a mummified body wrapped in a sleeping bag and enshrined in fairy lights. This is the story of Amy Carlson and the Love Has Won cult. In 2007, Amy left her husband, three children and job at McDonald’s and ran away to start a new life with a man she had met on an internet forum. The group was known as the "Galactic Federation of Light". Amy was the head of the group and she was known as ‘Mother God’. The group evolved over the years, and it eventually became known as ‘Love Has Won’. Amy began taking on the negative energy of the world (apparently) and she became weaker and sicker as the years went on. She told followers she had ‘stage five’ cancer and she began ingesting colloidal silver to treat her ailments. Her skin would turn a grey colour. After alarming photos of Amy were posted online, her family requested multiple welfare checks and were always turned away by Love Has Won members. When police finally obtained access on April 28, Amy’s remains were discovered. According to cult members, Amy is still part of the group, just from the 5th Dimension. Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast where we discuss Amy Carlson and the Love Has Won cult. This episode is sponsored by: FitOn is the #1 premium free fitness app, and it is redefining the workout experience. Text SOCIETY to 64-000 to join FitOn for free! Apostrophe is a prescription skincare company that offers science-backed oral and topical medications that are clinically proven to help clear acne. To get started, just go to Apostrophe.com/TCS and click Begin Visit, then use our code TCS at sign up and you’ll get your first visit for only five dollars! BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to. True Crime Society listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/SOCIETY
Kyron Horman was so excited to head to school on June 4, 2010. He had prepared a project on Tree Frogs for the school science fair. He got dressed in his favorite CSI t-shirt and headed off to school with his stepmother Terri and his sister Kiara.When the trio arrived at Skyline Elementary, Kyron put his coat and his bag in his classroom. Just a few minutes later, he disappeared.The search for Kyron was the biggest in Oregon’s history – volunteers from three states travelled to help. The FBI became involved almost straight away. Even with all this manpower, Kyron has never been found – it has been 12 years since he was last seen.Did an opportunistic predator snatch Kyron from his school? Or does his stepmother Terri know more about what happened to Kyron? Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the disappearance of Kyron Horman.You can read our blog for Kyron here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/03/22/kyron-horman-missing-since-2010/ Be sure to check out The Murder Diaries Podcast – giving voices to the voiceless and humanizing and sharing the stories of true crime victims. @themurderdiariespod on TikTok and Instagram.This episode is sponsored by:Little Spoon – the one stop shop for healthy, easy mealtime + snacktime for your baby, toddler and big kid, delivered right to your door. Get 50% off your first order using the code TCS50 at check out – littlespoon.comMagic Spoon – Healthy breakfast doesn’t have to be boring! Get your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal at MagicSpoon.com/TCS. Use code TCS and get $5 off.
There are some cases that captivate the attention of the entire world – Elizabeth Smart and Gabby Petito are names that we would all recognize.I am sure that most of us also know the name Sherri Papini. Sherri’s case got worldwide attention back in 2016 when she was abducted. Her husband Keith raised the alarm when Sherri was not home when he finished work for the day. She had also failed to pick up her two children from daycare.The search for Sherri cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and went on for weeks. On November 24, 2016, 22 days after she was reported missing, Sherri was found alive on the side of a road in Yolo County, California. She was battered, branded and bruised but otherwise okay.We all breathed a collective sigh of relief – thank goodness for a happy ending! Until more details emerged. Allegations of Sherri’s racist background and details that did not add up made some of us wonder about the validity of her story. As the years went on, I think many people assumed that Sherri had not told the truth about her experience, but that nothing would ever come of it. In March 2022, Sherri Papini was charged with making false statements to a federal law enforcement officer and mail fraud. Her whole abduction was a lie and she schemed a plan at the time to run off to be with an ex boyfriend, leaving her husband and young children to worry for weeks.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the ‘abductions’ of Sherri Papini and Madison Bell. Madison vanished in 2020 after she told her mother that she was ‘going tanning’. Her car was found abandoned and the FBI got involved. It turns out that Madison fled to be with a man that she had been speaking with online. You can view our blog for Sherri here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/03/13/the-abduction-of-sherri-papini/ This episode is sponsored by: June’s Journey – Find your Inner Detective. Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play! FitOn is the #1 premium free fitness app, and it’s redefining the workout experience. Text SOCIETY to 64-000 to join FitOn for free! Ana Luisa – High quality jewellery at affordable prices. Enjoy 20% OFF the entire Ana Luisa collection today! https://shop.analuisa.com/society Make sure you check out the Morning Cup of Murder podcast – the best way to start your day!
Orrin and Orson West had a sad start to life. They were removed from their care of their biological mother when they were tiny and were placed in the care of their adoptive parents, Trezell and Jacqueline West.The boys lived with four other siblings in California. In December 2020, their ‘father’ Trezell claims they went outside to play and were never seen again. The local community in California searched alongside the police for months and months. Jacqueline and Trezell had their other children placed into care, allegedly because of ‘threats’ made by the public. Police interviewed neighbors who said they had never actually seen Orrin and Orson in the area.How could two little boys vanish, possibly months before they were reported missing?This case seemed like it may be turning cold. Until March 2022, when Trezell and Jacqueline were each arrested on counts of second-degree murder, willful cruelty to a child and false reporting of an emergency. Police have now said that Orrin and Orson were murdered by the people who were meant to care for them most, months before the search for them began. The boys still remain missing.Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast where we discuss the murders of Orrin and Orson West. You can read our blog for the boys here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/03/01/themurderof-brothers-orrin-and-orson-west/ You can listen on Apple here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000553517911 and Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZxZO02l2fGQf1u1wyb6ML?si=2DIdjpm_Q7-yHhqXvG_dBA This episode is sponsored by:- Magic Spoon Cereal has the amazing flavors you love, but without all the bad stuff! Go to magicspoon.com/TCS to grab a variety pack for $5 off!- Apostrophe is a prescription skincare company that offers science-backed oral and topical medications that are clinically proven to help clear acne. Go to Apostrophe.com/TCS and use our code TCS to get your first visit for only five dollars.- Green Chef makes eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle delivered right to your door. Go to GreenChef.com/tcs130 and use code tcs130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping.- Microdose Gummies delivers entry-level doses of THC that help you feel just the right amount of good. Go to MicrodoseGummies.com and use code: tcs to get free shipping & 30% off your first order.
The rise of social media has led to it being easier for us to make new friends, keep in touch with friends and family all over the world. Technology has given us access to any information we could ever need, all within seconds.With this increase in social media use comes some downsides too. People are now more easily able to take advantage of others and money is able to change hands so easily.In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we chat about three Social Scammers – women who have been in trouble with the law after obtaining funds fraudulently from unsuspecting social media followers. Belle Gibson is one of Australia’s most prolific social scammers. She managed to deceive huge corporations. Apple planned to include her health and wellness app on all iPads and Apple Watches. She told lie after lie about her health – she claimed to have terminal cancer that she cured by using holistic therapies. She also claimed that she underwent multiple heart operations and had endured strokes. None of this was true. When her deception was uncovered, she was dropped by Apple and Penguin Books. Belle has been ordered to repay hundreds of thousands of dollars – so far, none of the repayments have materialised. Coco Berthmann had a troubled start to life. She has claimed that she managed to escape Germany as a teenager and that she had been trafficked by her parents for years. She moved to America and became a human rights activist. She established the Coco Berthmann Scholarship Fund and spoke about her ‘experiences’ publicly. In early 2022, Coco told a friend that she had stage 3 mantle cell lymphoma cancer. A GoFundMe was started for Coco, and it raised thousands of dollars. In February 2022, Coco was arrested on suspicion of communications fraud. Police investigated her ‘cancer diagnosis’ and found no evidence that Coco ever had the illness. Many of Coco’s other claims have now been questioned. There have been allegations that she was not actually a victim of child sex trafficking, said police, who could not verify her claims of working with the FBI. Brittany Dawn has had a long, troubled run as an Influencer. She started out as a fitness influencer with her company BDawnFit. She got into trouble with her followers years ago after her ‘personalized’ eating plans, that people paid up to $500 for, turned out to not be so personal. She was also accused of triggering people with eating disorders by using tags such as #skipdinnerwakeupthinner. Brittany refused to refund most members and tried to move on with her life as a ‘Christian’ influencer. She married Jordan Nelson, a man who lost his job as a police officer after he used ‘excessive force’ during an arrest. She also faced much backlash after she released a tearful video, detailing how her husband shot her dog after it was hit by a car. The dog was still alive and breathing, but the couple decided to shoot it instead of taking it to a vet. In February 2022, the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that the state of Texas was suing Brittany for between $250,000 and $1 million in penalties and court fees for misleading customers. You can read our blogs on these cases: https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/02/28/the-deception-of-coco-berthmann/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/02/28/social-scammer-belle-gibson/https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/02/28/the-continuing-fall-of-brittany-dawn/You can listen on Apple here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000552780017and Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vXVo0h3HzJpb8c4WNOhAN?si=DPJhGWFGRJeFS3G2AUm83A This week’s episode is sponsored by Apostrophe and Better Help.Visit Apostrophe.com/tcs, click Begin Visit, then use our code TCS at sign up and you’ll get your first visit for only five dollars!BetterHelp is online therapy that offers video, phone and even live chat sessions with your therapist, so you don’t have to see anyone on camera if you don’t want to. Visit BetterHelp.com/society
UPDATE - February 24, 2022. The bones that were found in the search for Susan do not belong to her and have been determined to be animal bones.SUSAN’S STORYWhen Susan Cox met Josh Powell, she envisioned her own ‘happily ever after’. They were both members of the LDS church and seemed to have similar values and goals in life. The couple settled down and had two sons, Charlie and Braden.One early pressure point in their marriage was interference and unwanted advances that were continually being made by Josh’s father, Steven Powell. Steven would film Susan without her consent and he wrote many cringe-worthy love songs for her. Susan became fed up and the family moved states from Washington to Utah.Not too long into their marriage, Josh began to change. He became increasingly controlling - even though Susan was the breadwinner in the family, he would control their finances so tightly that she did not have enough money to feed her children. She began to grow vegetables to make sure they had enough to eat. Susan also told family and friends that Josh threatened to "destroy her" if she filed for divorce. She then said that if she dies "it may not be an accident, even if it may look like one." One cold December day in 2009, Susan’s neighbor visited the Powell family and they ate together. Susan said she felt tired and wanted to nap. This was the last time anyone would see Susan alive. Josh’s version of events on the day that Susan disappeared is that he took his two young sons camping, at midnight, in ‘blizzard like’ conditions’. He told police that when he arrived home, Susan was gone. Josh moved with Charlie and Braden back to Washington and they lived there for the next few years. Susan’s family battled for custody of the boys for years, and it got to a point where Josh was only allowed to see them during visits that were supervised by a social worker. When it became evident that he was never going to regain full custody of his sons, Josh killed both children and then himself in one of the most horrendous crimes that you could imagine.Police closed their active investigation into Susan’s case in 2013. I think we all assumed that her case would remain cold indefinitely. Until now. Just a few days ago, searchers recovered bones and clothing from a mine in the Utah desert. Susan’s family have said they are hopeful the remains belong to Susan. Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we tell the story of Susan Cox Powell and her sons, Braden and Charlie.You can read our blog for Susan here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/02/21/the-disappearance-of-susan-powell/ You can listen on Apple here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000552074931 and Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mIYdUDXY6utGbUgROHgxc?si=TC8TJhDZSoGPLfSsf0vb-w This episode of the True Crime Society Podcast is sponsored by FitOn and June’s Journey.FitOn is the #1 premium free fitness app, and it is redefining the workout experience. Text SOCIETY to 64-000 to join FitOn for free!Find your inner detective -- Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Two people with two very different stories have vanished without a trace in Los Angeles.Heidi Planck seemed to be living the California dream – she drove a top of the line Range Rover, lived in a beautiful house and had a great co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband. They worked together to raise their 11 year-old son. On October 17, 2021, Heidi loaded her labradoodle named Seven into her Range Rover and she drove to watch her son’s football game in Downey. Her ex was also there, and he said she seemed ‘edgy’. She left the game without warning at half time and has not been seen again. Seven was found wandering around the 28th floor of an upscale apartment complex in downtown LA later that day. Heidi’s car was found parked nearby. Heidi remains missing to this day, despite extensive searches of landfill by the LAPD.Heidi’s case is a complex one that involves fraud, FBI raids, CCTV images and there are many plausible scenarios for what may have happened to her. Could her disappearance be related to a fraud scheme that was being carried out by the company she worked for? There are also whispers that Heidi may have overdosed during a party and that her body may have been disposed of down a garbage chute. Or did Heidi leave her complicated life behind?You can read our blog for Heidi here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/02/14/the-bizarre-disappearance-of-heidi-planck/ Beau Mann was known to be an entrepreneur. He founded a social network for recovering addicts, ‘Sober Grid’. He had been interviewed by Forbes Magazine about his own sobriety. Things were looking good for Beau – he had recently started taking a salary from his company and he seemed on track for big things. Beau had just returned to his home in LA after spending Thanksgiving with his family in Texas. He was last seen on CCTV on November 30, 2021 at a 7-11. It is believed that Beau got into an Uber, and less than 10 minutes later, he sent a 9-11 text from his phone. Beau has not been seen since that time. The Uber driver is adamant that Beau was dropped off at his apartment. Beau’s family have combed through hours of CCTV and have said that Beau never entered the apartment complex again. LAPD have suggested to Beau’s family that he may be undergoing a ‘digital detox’. This is an idea the family flat out refuse to entertain and say that Beau would never leave his company unattended for this long. Beau’s mother is worried that he has suffered a relapse or a mental health crisis. Another theory is that Beau may have been harmed for his belongings – he was carrying phones and computers at the time he vanished.You can read our blog for Beau here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/02/15/where-is-beau-mann/ As of February 2022, both Heidi and Beau remain missing. This episode of the True Crime Society podcast tells their stories.You can listen on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vkJ2wOXBrBLdw6A6mrppJ?si=eVcUZxL8ROCaV1Aa_oJWHQ and Apple here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000551353760.This episode of the True Crime Society Podcast is sponsored by FitOn. FitOn is the #1 premium free fitness app, and it is redefining the workout experience. Text SOCIETY to 64-000 to join FitOn for free!
Lauren Smith-Fields was a vibrant and ambitious 23 year old woman who loved matcha tea, working out and was studying to be a physical therapist. In December 2021, she met a man off the dating app, Bumble. Lauren invited the man to her apartment in Bridgeport, CT, where they had some tequila and watched a movie. During the evening, Lauren left the apartment for 10-15 minutes to meet someone outside. When she came back in, they continued watching a movie and Lauren fell asleep on the couch. Her Bumble date alleges that he carried her to bed and he then fell asleep beside her. When he woke up at 6.30am, Lauren was not breathing and she had blood coming out of her nose. He called 911 and was said by police to be “frantic, trembling, and visibly shaken.” When authorities arrived, Lauren was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into Lauren’s death has been botched from the start. Lauren’s family have said that: Lauren’s Bumble date was not taken into custody and questioned because he seemed like a ‘nice guy’, according to police. They were not informed by authorities about Lauren’s death. They had to find out by going to her apartment when they could not get in touch with her. There they found a note on the door from the landlord, and that is how they learned their daughter had passed away. Police treatment of the family has been horrible. Police officers who were initially working the case have been taken off it, and an investigation into their conduct is being carried out by Internal Affairs. No forensic examination of Lauren’s apartment was conducted until the family stepped in. When Lauren’s family went to clear out her apartment, they found a used condom, an unidentified pill, as well as bloody sheets, that had not been taken into evidence. An autopsy was conducted and the Medical Examiner has determined that Lauren died from a drug overdose of fentanyl, promethazine, hydroxyzine, and alcohol. Lauren’s family are adamant that she was not a drug user. Because fentanyl was found in Lauren’s system, Bridgeport PD opened the investigation which will be conducted by the Narcotics and Vice Division with assistance by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast where we discuss the death of Lauren Smith-Fields.You can read our deep dive blog for Lauren here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/01/27/23-year-old-lauren-smith-fields-found-dead-after-bumble-date/ This week, we also discuss the cases of Warriena Wright and Sydney Loofe. Both these women died after meeting people on dating apps. Warriena fell 14 floors to her death after she was allegedly locked on a balcony by a man she met on Tinder. Sydney was brutally murdered by a couple, Bailey Boswell and Aubrey Trail, after she met Bailey on Tinder. Sydney was dismembered and her body was hacked into 14 pieces. If you are using a dating app this Valentine’s Day, please read these tips and be safe - https://www.rainn.org/articles/online-dating-and-dating-app-safety-tips You can listen on Apple here https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000550640561 and Spotify here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bYo4iT9lJSkImkuy8exAg?si=ro4Ez8OiS5SeOUnU5hYBew This week’s episode is sponsored by FitOn. FitOn is the #1 premium free fitness app, and it is redefining the workout experience. Text SOCIETY to 64-000 to join FitOn for free! Clips used in this episode – https://youtu.be/wJsi5WBjKe4 https://youtu.be/or-j1VrDbVI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyCSJP_D5EM https://youtu.be/Dguls7kTZSM https://youtu.be/S1R6CesvMko https://youtu.be/fPOlARpxick
We hear almost daily about mothers and fathers killing their children, sometimes their entire family. You would absolutely be familiar with Scott Peterson, Susan Smith and Chris Watts.What you hear less often is when children plot and scheme and murder their families. The term for this is either familicide if many family members are killed, or parricide if only parents are killed.Today on the the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss three cases of ‘Kids Who Kill’.-In 2015 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Robert and Michael Bever who were 18 and 16 at the time, went on a murderous rampage using knives and hatchets. They managed to murder their parents and three of their siblings before they were stopped by police. The brothers had planned to go on a cross-country killing spree, hoping to kill over 100 people. Thankfully, two Bever children survived and a lot of the testimony that was given helped to put Robert and Michael behind bars for good. - Christopher Porco was in trouble in 2004. He had forged his father’s signature on financial documents and had obtained fraudulent loans. His parents were not happy and frequently told him so. In November that year, Christopher drove from his dorm to the family home, where he attacked his parents with an axe. His father Peter Porco sustained 16 major axe wounds to his face and head including penetration to his brain and part of his jaw ‘ fell’ off following the attack. Despite all this, Peter managed to get out of bed and go about his daily morning routine before dying. He spent some time in the bathroom and at the sink, he loaded the dishwasher, packed his lunch for the day and wrote a check. He finally collapsed and died at the front door. Joan initially told police that Christopher was the attacker but then recanted.- The Van Breda family lived an affluent, high-flying life in South Africa. Martin and Teresa were very successful and were raising three children Rudi, Henri and Marli. One night, an intruder allegedly broke into their mansion in a secure, gated community, murdering three members of the family with an axe. Henri survived with minor injuries and Marli spent months in hospital recovering. Except it turns out, there was no intruder. Henri had an alleged methamphetamine addiction and his allowance had been cut off by his parents, so he killed them.Please note that this episode contains recordings of 911 calls made by a child victim and one of the murderers. Listener discretion is advised. We have detailed blogs for all three cases, including crime scene photos, at TrueCrimeSocietyBlog.comYou can listen on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Jt0K05oS2zHL6TrdBP1sm?si=-Bn926_yQUiGt1IkKoqJfgAnd Apple here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714Thank you to our sponsor BetterHelp! Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/society
Ethan Crumbley was a troubled teen. His parents were called to Oxford High School on November 30 to discuss some drawings that Ethan had made. He drew photos of guns and blood with the words ‘the thoughts won’t stop help me.’His parents left Ethan at school following the meeting. A few hours later, Ethan went into the bathroom and emerged with a gun that his father had purchased in a Black Friday sale. Ethan murdered four students on November 30, and many more were injured. Since the shooting, Ethan’s parents James and Jennifer have each been charged with involuntary manslaughter. This has been a somewhat controversial topic - do you believe they should have been charged?In this week’s episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we talk about the Oxford High School shooting and the failing of the Crumbley family. We discuss - A timeline of the shootingEthan’s childhood and the Crumbley family dynamicsThe attempted escape and consequent arrest of James and Jennifer CrumbleyThe victims of the Oxford High School shooting You can read our deep dive blog on this case here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/01/22/the-oxford-high-school-shooting-and-the-failing-of-the-crumbley-family/You can listen on Apple here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/were-red-flags-ignored-before-ethan-crumbley-turned/id1504300714?i=1000549130552Listen on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5m7wmvX4ORXZcSciQ4EZJ5?si=IaXgw2ZSTmSFgXfevz4niQThank you to our sponsor BetterHelp! Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month of online therapy at https://betterhelp.com/society
Harmony Montgomery and Oakley Carlson lived on opposite sides of the country. They never met each other and neither had the chance to even live their own lives.Both Harmony and Oakley vanished while in the care of their parents - the very people who were meant to nurture, care and protect them.Harmony was last known to be alive in 2019. She would be 7 years old if she is alive today. Harmony’s early years were sad - both her parents had drug abuse issues and Harmony had been in foster homes. She was eventually returned to the custody of her father Adam, and that decision sealed her fate. It finally came to light in 2021 that Harmony had not been seen for years. Her biological mother has just now been speaking publicly and insists she has been trying to find Harmony. Police have been searching the last locations in New Hampshire that Harmony was known to be at and nothing has been found. Adam has now been arrested on charges related to the abuse and neglect of Harmony. Oakley Carlson also had a rough start to life. She had been placed with a foster family when she was a baby and she lived with them for years. The foster family have said publicly that they were devastated when Oakley was returned to the care of her biological parents. Her foster mother Jamie said “They made a mistake. “A big mistake. I told them in my last letter it was going to be on their shoulders if something happens to her.”A school principal raised the alarm about not seeing Oakley in December 2021. Police began to investigate and discovered that Oakley had not been seen since February 2021.Oakley’s parents Andrew Carlson and Jordan Bowers have been investigated and they have since been charged with apparently withholding potentially life saving medication from one of Oakley’s siblings. As of mid January 2022, there is no sign of either Harmony or Oakley.You can read our blog for Harmony here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/01/17/slipped-through-the-cracks-where-is-harmony-montgomery/And our blog for Oakley is here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/01/17/where-is-5-year-old-oakley-carlson/You can listen on Apple here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000548437170And Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RWhIfAbFiBVilgL7VF5lg?si=8RzqOPx6Qd2ca0Ohq3vdkw
TW - Drug and sexual abuse. On November 12, 2021, Christy Giles (24) and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola (26) made the fateful decision to spend a night out on the town together in LA. The pair decided to go to a warehouse party and they carried on from there to an after party in the Hollywood Hills. Neither Christy or Hilda would make it home alive. The women would be dumped unconscious at separate hospitals more than 12 hours after they were last heard from. Christy died on the scene and Hilda was declared brain dead not long after. Three men have been arrested in connection to the deaths of Christy and Hilda. One of the men has a reputation that spans more than a decade - there are hundreds of comments about him on varying online pages that say he was allegedly a predator who had a penchant for drugging women. We don't know yet how Hilda and Christy died - their causes of death are pending with the Los Angeles Medical Examiner. This is their story to date. Be sure to check out our blog for a deep dive on this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2022/01/11/a-hollywood-tragedy-the-deaths-of-christy-giles-and-hilda-marcela-cabrales-arzola/ In this episode (skip to around 41 minutes), we give some updates on the cases of - - Missing child Lina Khil - Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie - An outcome in the murder of True Crime Society member Savannah Paschal You can listen on Apple here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000547749070 You can listen on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3seQMg19EcxsXOh7kOCZE4?si=qfYAJrAwTsmr-yT6H9xrPQ
You can probably make a list of high profile missing child cases that you’ve heard of over the years - Cleo Smith, Elizabeth Smart and even Caylee Anthony. But there are thousands of missing children that slip through the cracks of the system, every single day. In 2020 in the US, over 30,000 juveniles were reported missing. In the first episode of the True Crime Society podcast for 2022, we discuss the cases of missing children Michael ‘Monkey’ Vaughan and Dulce Alavez.Michael is a 5 year old, boisterous little boy who loved monster trucks and playing in the dirt. He was playing Nintendo in July 2021, when his dad left the room to attend to Michael’s baby sister. When his father returned, Michael was gone. Now, six months later, no trace of Michael has been found and police believe he may have been abducted.In September 2019 in Bridgeton, NJ, Dulce Alavez and her little brother Manuel were treated to an ice cream by their mother, Noema. They then went to the local playground to use the swings. Noema helped a relative with some homework and when she looked up, Manuel’s ice cream was on the ground and he was crying. Dulce was nowhere to be seen. More than two years later, Dulce remains missing. Police have released both a sketch of a possible suspect and an age progressed image of Dulce, to no avail.We also discuss the current case of missing child Lina Khil. Lina went missing from a playground in San Antonio , TX in December 2021 . Her mother allegedly turned away to get some water and Lina vanished within minutes.You can listen on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BWnz4D8XbufW6y9PD6seY?si=eSXGpQARSxO0mI0H18BtxgAnd Apple here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000547068268Thank you as always for listening x
The end is upon us! The end of 2021 I mean (thankfully???)Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society podcast as we give a wrap up of this crazy year in crime. In our final release for the year, we discuss updates to some of our biggest cases-- The murders of Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions as well as the conviction of Kylr Yust- An update on the Long Island Serial Killer- The brutal murders of Canadian billionaires Honey and Barry Sherman- Possible remains found in the case of missing man Chance Englebert- The separate trials of Tony Todt and Megan Boswell- The suicide of Thomas Sharkey - he allegedly murdered his wife Alexis Sharkey- The disappearance of Jason Landry - The disgusting reason that formerly missing man Jake Cefolia took his own life - Confirmation that former NFL player Philip Adams did have CTE when he killed 6 people in April this year- Missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay have been found dead and an airline pilot has been arrested - A big update on scumbag Josh Duggar - Many updates on the Murdaugh saga- The FBI have joined the investigation into the death of Jelani Day- What has happened following the Travis Scott/Astroworld tragedy?As this year comes to a close, we would like to thank you for all your support. 2021 has been our biggest and best ever, and we are excited to see what 2022 has in store for True Crime Society! These are the clips we used in the episode:Kara and Jessicahttps://youtu.be/AsCTfcvScVkHoney and Barry Shermanhttps://youtu.be/gc35-OKu4oUTodt Family:https://youtu.be/F9DHTBREdIAEvelyn Boswellhttps://youtu.be/6IBzY-LrsgwJason Landryhttps://youtu.be/aKeisvvycg0Phillip Adamshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3N0Fj3zfHoMurdaughhttps://youtu.be/D0SkYNgrmCQAstroworldhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS9SvGvbSgw&t=14sThank you as always for listening x
On February 13, 2017, Liberty German (14) and her best friend Abigail Williams (13) had an extra day off school due to a snow day. They had a sleepover and fatefully decided to go to the Monon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana to hang out.They were dropped to the bridge at around 1.45pm on February 13 by Libby's sister. This is the the last time the pair were seen alive.Libby and Abby were brutally murdered and their bodies were discovered the day after they went to the bridge - Valentines Day 2017. Their case has had wide media coverage, partly due to footage that the girls took of the alleged suspect right before their murders. There is some infamous audio of the suspect saying 'Guys, down the hill'. There is also some fairly grainy video footage of the man that Libby shot with her phone. Now, almost five years on from the girls' murders, no arrest/s have ever been made in their case. It almost seemed to be going cold. Until just a few days ago. Indiana State Police made an appeal for information about an online user name - anthony_shotsThe anthony_shots profile was fake and used images of a known male model. The profile’s creator portrayed the model on his account to be extremely wealthy and showed him owning numerous sports cars.Very quickly, internet sleuths and media outlets tracked down a man who regularly used that user name - Kegan Kline. Kegan is already in jail, arrested on 30 counts, including child exploitation, possession of child pornography and obstruction of justice. Legal documents that have been made public prove that he used the name anthony_shots online. Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the murders of Libby and Abby, as well as the new information regarding Kegan Kline in relation to this case.You can listen on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6rEJ7xLCqgl6onLzGEJuvF?si=FiVAHJA8QQ24Mb5JGHNidQYou can listen on Apple here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000545130241Be sure to read our comprehensive blog on the case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/12/12/the-murders-of-liberty-german-and-abigail-williams/Thank you for listening x
Summer Wells vanished from her family home in Tennessee on June 15, 2021. No trace of her has been found since that date. Summer had allegedly been planting flowers with her mother Candus and grandmother (also named Candus) on the day she disappeared. She got bored, and her mother's story is that she went back inside. Summer told her brothers that she was going to her basement bedroom to play with her toys. This is the last time she was ever seen. Summer's parents have a theory that she was abducted via a basement door that opens to the outside of the home. Many believe this was not a stranger abduction though. Did something happen to Summer and there has been a cover-up? Could the infamous 'Cornbread Mafia' be involved? In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast we discuss: - The circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Summer Wells. - The ongoing search for her - the TBI have so far investigated over 1200 tips in this case and are trying to track down the driver of a vehicle seen in the area at the time. - The criminal records of her parents and other family members. - The removal of Summer's siblings from the care of their parents in July 2021. - The appearance of the parents on Dr Phil recently - Summer's mother stormed off set after being 'interrogated'. - Theories about Summer's disappearance. Could a shady group of characters known as the 'Cornbread Mafia' have taken Summer in retaliation from a drug debt? Was Candus negligent and does she know more about what happened to Summer? Could this really have been a total stranger abduction? Be sure to check out our blog for clips of the crime scene. You can also watch Summer's parents on Dr Phil here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/12/07/lost-in-tennessee-where-is-summer-wells/ Thank you as always for listening x Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
Between 2009 and March 2016, authorities searching Boston area waterways recovered the bodies of at least 11 people, mostly young men, who had previously been reported missing.This happens across the world - from small towns to huge cities. In England, 61 bodies, mostly of young men, were recovered from the canals of Greater Manchester between 2008 and 2014.Could all these deaths really just be accidents or is there something more at play here?Join us for this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast as we discuss the possibility of Smiley Face Killer/s being responsible for some of these disappearances and deaths. Are a network of domestic terrorists working together to carry out these crimes? We also discuss some cases where Smiley Face graffiti was found near a location where a previously missing man was found dead - - A smiley face was found painted on an overpass near where Dakota James' body was found.- Tommy Booth went missing from a bar in 2008 and his body was found in a creek behind the venue two weeks later. A smiley face was painted on a wall under the deck of the bar.- Lucas Homan went missing from La Cross, Wisconsin in 2009. He left a bar to walk home with a friend and was not seen alive again. The friend woke up the next day in the ER with a head injury and no memory of what happened. Lucas' body was pulled from the Mississippi River days after and a smiley face was found painted near the scene.- Todd Geib went missing in 2005 from Michigan. His body was found three weeks later in a lake that had already been searched. A smiley face had been spray-painted on a tree near where his body was found, and a smiley face sticker was later placed on his gravesite.- William Hurley went missing in Boston in 2009 after leaving a Bruins game. His body was found in the Charles River six days later and there was a smiley face painted near the scene.You can listen to this episode on Spotify here -https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OMIzW20IF3eclaVjznwqw?si=S5LLf89QQIWnwLkLmkjiFQ and Apple here- https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000543697343In our last episode, we did a deep dive on the cases of 6 men who had vanished and were either found in waterways or are still missing. Make sure you listen to that episode first! You can listen to the first episode here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/34H1dMmMjZYO6sZ6p0aHN1?si=c36b55bc525d48f0 and here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/accident-or-murder-why-do-missing-men-keep-turning/id1504300714?i=1000543019867You can read our blog for more information on all the cases discussed here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/11/10/missing-men-and-waterways-what-is-going-on/Thank you as always for listening!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
Almost daily we hear of a case of a different missing man that vanishes after a night out with friends. It happens everywhere - Boston, Chicago, Wisconsin, Minnesota. Even in England. Big cities and small towns. The stories of these men play out in the same way. Family and friends conduct desperate searches and make frenzied social media posts in an attempt to find him before time runs out. And then the worst happens, a body is pulled from a lake or river, usually not far from where the man was last seen. The search is over. Can all of these cases really be attributed to accidents? Why do these cases seem to happen in clustered locations? In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we look at the cases of five men who were missing and later recovered in water. We also discuss one current case where the man is still missing and a river is currently being searched: - Christopher Jenkins went missing from Minneapolis in 2002 on Halloween night. His body was found in a river four months later. Police originally classified his death as an accident and had to apologize to Chris' family when they determined it was actually likely a homicide. - Zachary Marr went missing from a bar in Boston on February 13, 2016. He had gone outside for a cigarette and messaged his friends that he wanted to leave. In the matter of minutes while they were getting their coats, Zachary vanished into the night. His body was found in a river one month after he disappeared and his death is thought to be accidental. - Dakota James was last seen alive on January 25, 2017 in Pittsburgh. He was walking home after a night out with friends. His body was pulled from a river 40 days later. Dakota's family believe he had been drugged on the night he disappeared and that the condition of his body was too 'pristine' to have been in the water for so long. A smiley face was found spray painted on an underpass near where Dakota's body was found. - Jelani Day went missing in August and his body was pulled from a river in September. Pathologist Dr Jame Bryant said within his 50 years of experience he had never examined a body as destroyed as the 25-year-old. - Dakota Bingham went missing from a bar in Nashville on October 10, 2021. He called a Lyft to get home but never made the ride. There is apparently CCTV of Dakota falling into the Cumberland River and struggling to swim. His body was recovered just days after he disappeared. - Brendan Santo was visiting friends at Michigan State University on October 29. He left to walk to another area and has not been seen since. As of November 24, 2021, Brendan is still missing. The Red Cedar River has been searched many times for him and police are hopeful of a breakthrough now that the water level is receding. The FBI are also involved in the search for Brendan. You can read our blog for the men we discuss in this episode here - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/11/10/missing-men-and-waterways-what-is-going-on/ In next week's episode, we delve more into the Smiley Face Killer theory, so make sure you listen to this one first! In terms of other updates, we also discuss the case of Jacob, Noah and Amber Clare. Jacob abducted his son and niece and went on the run with them. There is a lot going on - if you want to skip to the Clare update, goto 51.30 in the podcast. Spotify link - https://open.spotify.com/episode/34H1dMmMjZYO6sZ6p0aHN1?si=Xo16M11NRlq4NUASiGpYWg Apple link - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000543019867 Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the recent tragedy at the Astroworld Festival that was held in Houston, Texas. Since the event, over TWO HUNDRED lawsuits have been filed against Travis, the event promoters and other parties. For anyone who isn't familiar with Astroworld, it is/was an annual annual music festival that is run by Jacques Berman Webster II aka Travis Scott. The 2021 event was scheduled for November 5-6 and 100,000 people were due to pour through the gates. Things started going wrong very quickly. Only an hour after the festival started on November 5, hundreds of people stampeded through VIP section barricades. When Travis got on stage at around 8.45pm, the crowd was hyped up and going crazy. Police had actually spoken to Travis before his set about the nervous crowd energy that existed. A 'perfect storm' of circumstances led to mass hysteria and a crowd crush that involved thousands of people. At the 2021 Astroworld Festival, 8 people died at the actual event and dozens more were hospitalized. Two additional attendees have since passed from their injuries.This is a big episode and there is a lot to cover. We delve into:- How Travis has cultivated an atmosphere of chaos and raging for years leading up to Astroworld 2021- What happened at Astroworld? What went wrong? Who is to blame? - Who are the victims and accounts from survivors - Tips to survive a crowd crush- Instagram comments/ questionsWe have more information on all the victims of this tragedy on our blog - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/11/16/tragedy-at-astroworld/Thank you as always for listening xSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
Join Stephanie and Olivia this week as they cover the highly-requested, insane story of the abduction and safe (!) recovery of 4 y/o Cleo Smith in Western Australia.Cleo went on a camping trip with her Mum Ellie, Dad Jake and baby sister Isla on October 15. The area where the family was camping was very beautiful but remote. Cleo woke up at 1.30am on October 16 and asked her mum for a drink of water. When Ellie woke up again at 6am, Cleo and her sleeping bag were missing from the tent. One of the largest and most comprehensive police investigations ever undertaken in Australian history began at 6.23am on October 16.Drones and spy planes were used. Hundreds of full-time police officers were assigned to Cleo's case and they worked tirelessly for weeks on end. They even searched through tons of rubbish, collected from an area spanning thousands of kilometres, looking for the smallest clue.On November 6, 18 days after Cleo disappeared, the unexpected happened. CLEO WAS FOUND SAFE! She was found playing with toys at around 1am in a locked house just MINUTES from her own home. A man named Terence Kelly has been arrested for Cleo's abduction and will face court again in December.And just when you think this story could not get any more unbelievable, it does. Terence had an extensive social media presence, made up of fake accounts for 'family members' that he made up. He also had a huge obsession with Bratz dolls - his house was a shrine to them. Are these the toys that Cleo was found playing with? Most of the accounts have been removed, but we have the receipts. Terence even followed Cleo's parents on social media. Was this really a random stranger abduction as per the police? Or did Terence have an obsession with Cleo and her family?Make sure you check out our blog for the entire rundown of Cleo's case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/11/09/my-name-is-cleo/Thank you for listening! Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
Daniel Robinson disappeared from the desert in Buckeye, Arizona in June 2021. He remains missing to this day. In the weeks leading up to his disappearance, Daniel had been acting unusually. He visited his sister and didn't utter a word during the whole visit. He spoke to his friends about wanting to rest and about miracles. He met a woman named Katelyn (he was her instacart shopper) and became infatuated with her. Their 'relationship' culminated in Katelyn asking Daniel to leave her alone. The final message he sent to Katelyn was "The world can get better, but I’ll have to take all the time I can or we can, whatever to name it. I’ll either see you again or never see you again." Daniel's Jeep was found wrecked a few weeks after he disappeared. The clothes he had been wearing were found in the car, along with his keys, phone and wallet. Investigators downloaded the black box from the car and found that someone had attempted to start it FORTY FOUR times following the last accident. There had also been a prior accident that caused the airbags to deploy, and the car had been driven at least 11 miles following that crash. During the search for Daniel, a human skull was found in the area near his Jeep. This turned out to be unrelated to Daniel's case. Daniel's family are calling for his case to be reclassified as an 'endangered missing person'. This will enable them to further the investigation with warrants. Be sure to check out our blog to read the entire 54 page police report for Daniel's case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/11/03/danielrobinson/ In other case updates this week: We chat about the status of the Brian/ Gabby case - 45:45 There have been a few new updates regarding Jelani Day, who we covered in last week's episode - 48:11 Abandoned Children in Houston (Gloria/ Brian) - 52:24 Yesterday, there was HUGE break in the case of missing child Cleo Smith in Australia. She has been found ALIVE after more than two weeks. We are planning to do an entire episode on Cleo for our next podcast. Such a great outcome! You can listen on Spotify here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Og3jpSoNlkswaJBfgzil4?si=2EyV7QkCTeC8tHO14lyxsg And Apple here - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000540699889 Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
Join us for the next episode of the True Crime Society podcast where we talk about the disappearance and death of Jelani Day.TW - We discuss graphic autopsy results in this episode. Jelani Day was a 25 y/o man who went missing in August this year from Bloomington, IL. He was last seen on CCTV on August 24. His car was found abandoned in an unusual spot on August 26 - the keys were missing and the car's license plates had been removed.A body was pulled from the Illinois River in early September, and it was identified later that month as Jelani. Since Jelani has been recovered, multiple autopsies have been conducted. The Chicago Sun-Times released an article that contained graphic details:- Jelani's jawbone had allegedly been 'sawed' out.- His liver, spleen and brain were unaccounted for.- His genitalia was said to be 'flayed'. Jelani's cause of death has literally just been confirmed - the LaSalle County Coroner has said that he drowned. His family dispute that this was suicide or an accident. We discuss Jelani's disappearance, death and the investigation following in this episode. We have mixed it up and our case updates are now at the end of the episode, so stay tuned after Jelani's story. This week's updates:- We are sick of the Brian/ Gabby conspiracy theories and click bait. We discuss all of our thoughts on the latest in the Gabby Petito case. (48:40)- Aussie toddler Cleo Smith is still missing. Could this really be a stranger abduction? We may do a whole episode on her. Stay tuned! (1:02:35)- The odd COD for the Chung-Gerrish family has been released and it's Olivia's hill to die on. (1:05:45)- Missing executive Jake Cefolia's remains have been found. (1:12:14)- A brief chat about the abandoned children in Houston, TX (1:15:00)Thank you as always for listening! Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
THE TRUE CRIME SOCIETY PODCAST IS BACK, FEATURING PART TWO OF THE MURDAUGH SAGA We start this episode off by yelling at you because we said Alex Murdaugh's name wrong last episode. We have had some feedback that people want to hear the main content only – if this is you, please fast forward as per below to your desired start point. As of next week’s episode, we are going to make some changes to formatting our podcast, so stay tuned! CONTENT TIME STAMPS - FAST FORWARD TO YOUR DESIRED START POINT! Gabby/ Brian - 6:05 Missing Cleo - 10:55 Murdaugh - 15:30 First up we have a BIG update on the Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie case. We also give a quick rundown on the case of missing girl Cleo Smith, who disappeared from her family’s tent in Western Australia over the past weekend. For anyone who is not familiar with this one, definitely start with Part One. Alex Murdaugh and his wife Maggie lived an affluent life with their two sons Buster and Paul in South Carolina. They were/are basically South Carolina Royalty - their family has been high profile in the area for decades. A few years ago, things started going really wrong for them - their housekeeper died mysteriously and Paul (allegedly) caused a boat crash while drunk that killed 19 y/o Mallory Beach. And then in June this year, Alex found Paul and Maggie murdered at one of the many homes they owned. Police have now reopened other cold cases in the area, looking for connections to the Murdaugh's. And to top it off, Alex allegedly paid someone to shoot him in the head in a suicide-for-hire insurance plot. In this episode we discuss (this synopsis is very general as I don’t want to spoil the story for anyone. : - The reopening of the Stephen Smith case - New information from Connor Cook about the boat crash that killed Mallory Beach – Connor was aboard the boat on the night of the accident - Alex’s ‘suicide-for hire’ plot – I can’t even begin to describe the whole debacle here - Alex’s resignation from his law firm and his entry into rehab - The ‘alleged’ misappropriation of funds by Alex from PMPED - Updates on the lawsuits surrounding the boat crash - More info on the Gloria Satterfield death settlement and Alex’s shady involvement in that case - And we finish up with Alex in jail! Be sure to check out our blog for the whole rundown on the Murdaugh case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/10/13/m-is-for-murdaugh-a-saga-in-the-south/?fbclid=IwAR06bHzNvDCBjPiA5ClSKfDKnuW-eZhvg2o4vQstiqQ9hYnLXVHKMNwa_48 Spotify link for this episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CAlKdixjAQrCQ2O5y7Hj2?si=KPr0-O4SQM6brenpWAOX9g Spotify link for Part One - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2N6mcxxQwb7pcvjSNJyEAI?si=8oUJwXLvQR2jSrAkPEXTyw Apple link for this episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-crime-society/id1504300714?i=1000539256388 Apple link for Part One - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true- Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
We start this episode discussing some of the non-update Gabby Petito & Brian Laundrie updates (specifically, Gabby's family's Dr. Phil appearance and how Brian is probably NOT living in a bunker in his yard) and the disappointing news regarding Alexis Sharkey's alleged killer.If you don't care about any of that and only want to hear about Murdaugh She Wrote (lol), fast forward approx 18 minutes.Where to start with the Murdaugh saga? It is A LOT! We have broken down their story into two parts. For anyone who is not familiar with this one, Alex Murdaugh and his wife Maggie lived an affluent life with their two sons Buster and Paul in South Carolina. They were/are basically South Carolina Royalty - their family has been high profile in the area for decades. A few years ago, things started going really wrong for them - their housekeeper died mysteriously and Paul (allegedly) caused a boat crash while drunk that killed 19 y/o Mallory Beach. And then in June this year, Alex found Paul and Maggie murdered at one of the many homes they owned. Police have now reopened other cold cases in the area, looking for connections to the Murdaugh's. And to top it off, Alex allegedly paid someone to shoot him in the head in a suicide-for-hire insurance plot. I told you it was a lot!In this episode we discuss:- The Murdaugh Family History- The hit-and/run/possible murder of Stephen Smith - The death of Gloria Satterfield - the Murdaugh family housekeeper for over 20 years- The fatal drunken boat crash that killed Mallory Beach- The murders of Maggie and Paul MurdaughWe will finish off the story in next week's episode - updates are happening daily at the moment! Thank you to our Instagram followers for coming up with the name for this episode! Check out our blog for all the latest!Want to support the show? Click here to buy us a coffee! Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In this episode we start off with a brief Brian Laundrie/ Gabby Petito update before talking about the recent murders of 19-year-old Miya Marcano and baby Neveah Allen. Miya was murdered by a maintenance worker at her apartment complex and Neveah was murdered by her mother and stepfather who tried to fake an abduction.Then, we talk about the murder that changed reality tv casting forever. Ryan Jenkins, who starred in the early 2000s shows 'Megan Wants a Millionaire' and 'I Love Money,' murdered his wife Jasmine Fiore - who he had only met a few months prior. Jasmine had to be identified by her breast implant serial number due to her teeth and finger tips being removed. This is a crazy story that ends with a shocking twist. And, we read some interesting FindAGrave comments - because who even leaves comments on FindAGrave?Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
On September 11th, 22-year-old Gabby Petito was reported missing by her family after not hearing from her since the end of August. Gabby was on a cross country road trip and vlogging living out of a van with her fiance, Brian Laundrie. It wasn't strange for her to be out of service for small stretches of time, but the silence had gone too long. After she was reported missing, investigators discovered Brian returned to his Florida family home with the couple's van but without Gabby. Brian and his family immediately hired an attorney and gave no information about Gabby's whereabouts. The couple was last known to be visiting Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, which is where investigators began their search. On September 17th, Brian's parents arranged to meet with police - but it wasn't to discuss Gabby. They hadn't seen Brian for 3 days and wanted to report him missing. The manhunt for Brian began and the search for Gabby continued until her remains were discovered in a remote area of the national park on September 19th. Her death was determined to be a homicide. Brian remains missing. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
First, we go over the latest updates in regard to the murder of Gannon Stouch. New details were revealed during his step mother's preliminary hearing.Then we talk about NXIVM, an MLM turned full-blown cult that blackmailed their members into having sex with founder Keith Raniere. Some women were even BRANDED with his initials.In 2018, Keith and his associate, Smallville actress Allison Mack, were arrested and indicted on federal sex trafficking charges after a handful of victims came forward. We go over everything leading up to that moment.We also discuss tips to identify a cult and whether or not modern day MLMs should be considered cults.**Trigger warning: sex abuse**Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In this episode we first talk about more updates from Barry Morphew's trial and the recent searches for Crystal Rogers, who went missing in 2015. After hearing the horrific story of Matthew Coleman, who murdered his two children with a fishing spear gun after crossing the border into Mexico last month - we decided to do an episode on Deadly Dads.Join us as we jump into the mix of Australian and American deadly dads. Along with Matthew Coleman we discuss:Henry Shepherdson strapped his baby daughter Kobi into her carrier on his chest. He then stepped off a huge wall, plunging them both to their deaths.John Edwards had a history of domestic violence and abuse. Yet, his request for a gun license was still approved. He drove to his ex-wife's house and shot their two children as they cowered under a desk. Who failed the Edwards family?Aziz Yazdanpanah dressed up as Santa to hand out gifts to his family on Christmas Day. He then turned a gun on them all and himself. Rowan Baxter - a psycho who poured petrol his estranged wife and their children as they sat in their vehicle. He then stabbed himself to death.Why do these men snap and kill their whole families? Revenge, jealousy or mental illness? Check out our blog on these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2021/08/31/deadly-dads/Wanna buy us a coffee (or a vodka, wine, margarita etc)? - https://ko-fi.com/truecrimesocietyThank you as always for listening!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In this episode we go over some updates in the case against Barry Morphew, the husband of Suzanne Morphew who has been missing from Colorado for over a year. Then we talk about the mind-boggling unsolved murder of Judy Smith. Judy went missing from Philadelphia where she tagged along on her husband's worktrip. While he spoke at a conference, she went sightseeing around town but never turned up again that night. After 5 months of searching and some bizarre possible sightings of Judy, her remains were found near Asheville, North Carolina. Over a 9 HOUR DRIVE from Philadelphia! Even though her remains were skeletal, the medical examiner was able to determine Judy had been murdered. What happened to Judy? How did she get from Pennsylvania to North Carolina? Who did she meet along the way? There are a lot of theories to dive into with this one.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In this episode we cracked open the box of 'old cases' and pulled out a few John Does. First, we talk about the 4-6 year old Doe known as the "Boy in the Box." In 1957 this unidentified murder victim's battered body was found inside a bassinet box in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was determined the boy died of blunt force trauma. Investigators were puzzled because it appeared the boy had been abused and neglected but seemed well-groomed at the same time. Over the years this case garnered a lot of attention, but to this day the Boy in the Box remains unidentified - which has left us with some wild theories and ~*interesting*~ investigation tactics. Then, we talk about a few more lesser known John Does and for once, we leave you with a happy ending... Kind of? Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
Today we are going to talk about two different cases of spousal murder that will leave you feeling very differently. The first is the murder of Pastor David Evans who's wife of 30 years, Kristie Evans, convinced their mutual lover to kill David. What was initially reported as a 'love triangle gone wrong' turned out to be something much darker. Kristie suffered years of abuse at the hands of her husband and was pressured into uncomfortable sexual situations to appease David's kinks. In March, 2021, Kristie had enough and arranged David's murder - which she eventually confessed to. Kristie's defense team will most likely argue that the years of abuse altered her mental state in order to reduce her sentence. Which raises the question, should victims of domestic abuse receive lesser murder sentences? The second case is the murder of 19 year old Caroline Crouch by her 33 year old husband Charalambos ‘Babis’ Anagnostopoulos. On May 11th, 2021, Caroline was found strangled to death and tied to her bed after what Babis claimed was a merciless robbery. He told police foreign robbers tied him up in the basement before murdering Caroline and their puppy, and ransacking the house for cash. Of course, this was all a lie to cover up the fact that Babis murdered Caroline after a heated argument. Police were able to use data from Caroline's smart watch to figure out when her heart stopped beating - which didn't match up with Babis's story. After confessing to what police already knew, Babis claimed Caroline was the aggressor and pushed him which left him in a 'blurred state of mind.' Believe us, there's A LOT to unpack with this one. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
Do we even need an episode description for this one? In this episode, we talk about the biggest hypocrite and most disgusting human being ever - Josh Duggar. Known for his TLC fame, multiple molestations that were swept under the rug, an Ashley Madison scandal, and most recently child pornography charges. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In this episode we talk about 3 Jane Doe cases with some bizarre twists. First, is the Annandale Doe who was found with a plastic bag taped over her head in Babyland - the children's section of the Pleasant Valley Memorial Park Cemetery. We agree, Babyland is a terrible name, but that's besides the point. She was found with a small Christmas tree beside her, a Minnie mouse fanny pack and a vague suicide note.Next, we talk about the Seattle Doe known as Mary Anderson. Mary booked a two night stay at the Hotel Vintage Park to commit suicide by drinking Metamucil mixed with cyanide (ew). Judging by her belongings, Mary seemed well-off and investigators believed she was educated due to the fact that she was able to get cyanide. Along with another vague suicide note (see above), a pressed maple leaf was found in a newspaper Mary had been carrying. And lastly, we talk about the case of Jennifer Fairgate of Norway. This Doe brings us to another hotel called the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel. Somehow, Jennifer managed to book a 3 night stay without showing ID or paying upfront. After realizing Jennifer never paid for her room, a hotel employee went to speak with her only to hear a gunshot. After alerting their manager and breaking into the room, they found Jennifer dead with a bullet wound to her head. It looked like she committed suicide, but some things didn't add up. Jennifer's belongings (like a suitcase full of bullets??) and behavior leading up to her death has left people wondering if Jennifer could have been some sort of spy. A man who stayed in the room across from Jennifer did an interview and made a major red flag of a mistake leaving us to wonder if Jennifer was murdered.We also talk about how it's pretty much always a bad sign when a hotel room door is dead bolted, how all of these cases could have been solved if they happened today, and what we think may have happened to each doe. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to let us know what you think happened to these Does!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
First, we have lots of updates for you guys - Alan White's body was found, Lori Vallow & Chad Daybell are still messy, and the Mollie Tibbetts murder trial comes to a conclusion after the defense throws us a wild hail-mary.Then, we go over some missing person cases that will leave you scratching your head. - 25-year-old Jenna Van Gelderen of Atlanta, GA went missing from her home along with a bizarre family heirloom - an Egyptian tapestry. Her car was found abandoned but there have been no sightings of Jenna or the tapestry to this day. - 26-year-old Terrence Woods was last seen running into the Idaho woods by the production crew of a TV show he was working on in the middle of his shift. His family believes something is being covered up by the production company. - And 31-year-old Dr. Sneha Anne Phillip vanished right before the 9/11 attacks in NYC, leaving many to wonder if she used the chaos to start a new life or if she perished trying to render medical aid to people in need.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In this episode we give you a geography lesson on Australia and 'the bush' before diving into the case of missing 70-year-old campers, Russell Hill and Carol Clay. Senior citizens disappearing while camping in a dangerously rugged area? Seems pretty self-explanatory as to what happened. Except there is A LOT more to this story than meets the eye. As it turns out, Russell was married to another woman and had been having an affair with Carol for years. When police reached their campsite after the two were reported missing, they found it burned to the ground. The area has been searched numerous times, but there has been no sign of the pair. At first, many people thought they ran off and started a new life together or that they got lost in the bush and died of exposure, but police believe a third party may be involved. Plus - stick around until the end to hear why our Facebook Page is similar to the Australian Bush (spoiler: it's because it's out of friggin CONTROL). Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
On April 7, 2021, 32-year-old former NFL player Phillip Adams shot and killed six people, including two young children, at a home in Rock Hill, South Carolina before killing himself. The victims of the attack were Phillip's doctor, Robert Lesslie, his wife, their two grandchildren, and two air conditioner technicians who were working at the home. A motive hasn't been confirmed, but it's been said that Dr. Lesslie had discontinued prescribing Phillip pain medication that he was prescribed after suffering multiple injuries and concussions in the NFL. Phillip's family say that his mental state had rapidly deteriorated over the last few months and believe head trauma from his football career is to blame. His brain will be tested for CTE as part of his autopsy, but the results can take a few months. In this episode, we continue our overall discussion on CTE in regard to WWE Superstar Chris Benoit (Part 1) and Phillip Adams. **Note: There have already been a few minor updates to Phillip's case that we will talk about briefly in our next episode** Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
For the next two episodes we're going to discuss two murder-suicides where chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is considered a contributing factor due to the assailant being involved in contact sports. Over the weekend of June 22, 2007, WWE superstar Chris Benoit killed his wife Nancy and their 7-year-old son Daniel before using his exercise equipment to hang himself. The media was quick to call this an episode of "roid rage," but after Chris's brain was studied, it was revealed he suffered from severe CTE due to years of head trauma. In this episode, we cover everything related to the Benoit double-murder-suicide. Next week we discuss the recent murder-suicide involving ex-NFL player, Phillip Adams. Should CTE be a defense for murder? Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In this episode, we finish our "it's always the husband... allegedly" series with the cases of Jennifer Dulos and Suzanne Morphew. Jennifer went missing from New Canaan, CT on May 24, 2019 after dropping her children off at school. Her soon-to-be ex husband, Fotis Dulos, and his new girlfriend, Michelle Troconis were then caught on camera disposing of bloody clothing and cleaning supplies. The two, along with a third person, were eventually charged with her murder - but there has been A LOT of twists along the way. Jennifer remains missing to this day. Suzanne Morphew of Chaffee County, CO was reported missing on Mother’s Day – May 10, 2020. She reportedly left her house alone for a bike ride and never returned. Her bike was recovered less than a half mile away that same day. Her husband, Barry Morphew's story doesn't line up and his strange behavior has left Suzanne's family feeling suspicious. Suzanne also remains missing to this day. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
It's ALWAYS the husband (allegedly). Over the next two episodes we discuss cases where all signs point to the victim's significant other, but they are seemingly getting away with it. In part one we talk about Melinda Davis, who was found deceased in the trunk of her car in March, 2021 after meeting her ex-partner to pick up some belongings, and Crystal Rogers who has been missing since July, 2015 after last being seen "playing games on her phone" by her boyfriend. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In two separate but similar incidents, Alan White and & Jake Cefolia were both last seen on surveillance pumping gas before each of their luxury vehicles were found abandoned in vacant areas. After months of searching, neither man has been found and clues to their disappearance are limited. While some have speculated that either man could have left to start a new life, others fear something much more sinister may have happened to them. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
When someone is reported missing, it's generally safe to assume they're not in their house. Surely, the police or the family would have checked there already. Except sometimes, after the headlines, the search parties, and the emotional public pleas from family members - that's exactly where the person turns up. In this episode, we cover a handful of cases where this phenomenon happened and the theories surrounding them. Julie Snyder, Molly Meghan Miller, and Christopher Woitel were all found dead in their homes after being reported missing and searched for. Don't want to listen to the intro? The episode begins around 15 minutes in. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
We're back to let you know why we hate Facebook and to fill you in on everything that happened while we were on break. This includes, the murder of influencer Alexis Sharkey, the disappearance of Jason Landry, and the identification of Mostly Harmless. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
A mother is meant to be the ultimate protector of their children. Sometimes though, they are perpetrators of the ultimate betrayal.In this episode we speak about four cases where mothers have taken the lives of their children, before killing themselves. What could drive a woman to the edge like this?1 – Michele Boudreau Deegan drugged her twin 7 y/o daughters before shooting them and then herself in the head2 – Cynthia Collier fired 34 rounds into her four adopted teenage children, before taking her own life3 – Kimbra Shanafelt and her 5 y/o daughter were found dead in their home from carbon monoxide poisoning4 – Tristen Watson was pregnant when she took her toddler son into the Rocky Mountains National Park. She shot him and then herself, and her unborn baby also passed away.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
... or maybe you'll want to visit? We wont judge. In honor of Halloween, we discuss three famous (and possibly haunted) murder houses - the Villisca axe murders house, the Los Feliz murder mansion, and the Sowden house and it's possible connection to the Black Dahlia. Would you ever live in one of these houses? Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
With surveillance cameras becoming more and more accessible, it makes sense that more and more crimes are being caught on camera. In this episode we talk about four crimes that were caught on camera - the Watts family murders, the murder of Elizabeth Barraza, missing Leila Cavett, and the mysterious death of Elisa Lam. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In this episode we go over all the updates (and non-updates) to the cases we've covered so far with the award for BIGGEST update going to the Michael Shaver case (finally!!) Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
15-month-old Evelyn Boswell was reported missing on February 19th, 2020 by her grandfather, but she hadn't actually been seen since December 2019.I'm sure you're wondering - how does a missing baby go unreported for 2 months?Her mother, 18-year-old Megan Boswell, tried to explain during an interview, "Well, the reason I didn’t report it or anything was I knew the person who had her and I didn’t want them to run away with her. In a way, I knew that as soon as anything went down this person was going to disappear and they have."A month later, Evelyn's remains were found in a shed on a family member's property with her toys, clothes, and diapers. With a family full of felons pointing fingers at each other, investigators had a long road ahead of them - but ultimately they were able to make an arrest.Story beings @ 14:45Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
Finding a body in a suitcase is a typical true crime cliche - but how often does it really happen and what circumstances prompt someone to hide a body in a suitcase? In this episode, we discuss the cases of Jessica Lewis & Austin Wenner, Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and her daughter Khandalyce, and Valerie Reyes - all homicide victims whose remains were found in suitcases.Check out our website for more information on these cases and our sources.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
The last known sighting of Michael Shaver was in November 2015. It took over two years for friends and family to realize he was missing because someone was responding to his messages and updating his social media pretending to be him. He didn't seem like himself and in February 2018 a friend called for a wellness check on him. Police went to his home and found his wife, Laurie Shaver, who told police she hadn't seen him for years. Well, a few months later police found Michael Shaver's body buried under a cement fire pit in the backyard of the home he once shared with Laurie. As cut & dry as this case seems, it still remains unsolved. Story Begins: 18:52 Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
While hiking in Big Cypress National Preserve, two friends stumbled upon an emaciated man's remains in a tent along the trail. The man had no identification, no cell phone, no bank cards and didn't come up in any of the police's databases. After releasing a composite sketch of the man, a handful of fellow hikers, hostel proprietors and trail angels came forward saying they met this man along his journey from NY to FL. They knew stories about him and even had photos of him, but they only knew him as "Denim" or "Mostly Harmless" - his trail names. It seemed like no one knew his true identity and that was they way he wanted it. It's been 2 years since Mostly Harmless's remains were found in July 2017 and he has yet to be identified. The Collier County Sheriff's Office hasn't given up and is pursuing genealogy testing in hopes to locate a relative. But, if Mostly Harmless went to such great lengths to conceal his identity, do we have the right to identify him? Check out our blog for more information, photos, and the sources used for this episode. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
To anyone looking in, the Todts seemed like the perfect family. Megan and Tony Todt, both successful physical therapists, lived in Celebration, Florida - a picturesque community created by the Walt Disney Company, with their three children. While the family could be seen smiling in matching Christmas pajamas on social media - a dark secret loomed over them. Unbeknownst to Megan, Tony was being federally investigated for committing health insurance fraud to cover their astronomical debt. In December 2019, Tony (*allegedly*) snapped and murdered Megan, their children and even their family dog. He then remained inside their home with the bodies for days creating a web of lies to cover his tracks. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
On April 13th, 2011, 20-year-old Holly Bobo spent her morning studying for an exam she'd never take. She'd pack her things, grab her lunch and walk out the door - only to cross paths with a strange man dressed in camouflage. Holly was last seen by her brother, who caught a glimpse of her through the window, walking into the woods with who he thought was her boyfriend. From there, what happened to Holly would remain a mystery for nearly 6 years. A handful of men were arrested for Holly's abduction, rape and murder, but not everyone believes the right men are behind bars. In this episode, we go over what happened at Zach Adams' murder trial and discuss other theories as to what may have happened to Holly. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
On April 13th, 2011, 20-year-old Holly Bobo spent her morning studying for an exam she'd never take. She'd pack her things, grab her lunch and walk out the door - only to cross paths with a strange man dressed in camouflage. Holly was last seen by her brother, who caught a glimpse of her through the window, walking into the woods with who he thought was her boyfriend. From there, what happened to Holly would remain a mystery for nearly 6 years.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
This is a mini episode because OF COURSE Chad Daybell's arrest affidavit was released RIGHT AFTER we published our previous episode. So, here are the latest updates from the affidavit which gives us a bit more insight into what may have happened to Tylee and JJ last September.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
If you're not familiar with this case, we've got you covered. Between the zombies, gods, missing children, and multiple dead spouses - it can be hard to keep up. In this episode, we go over ALL the details to date pertaining to the strange case of Lori Vallow and her fifth husband, Chad Daybell. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
70% of murder-suicides involve an intimate partner - a husband and wife, a boyfriend and girlfriend, etc. In March 2019, police officer Bailey Smith shot and killed his cousin Emeri Connery before turning the gun on himself. The two were driving home after a long night celebrating Bailey's 21st birthday. Strangely, Bailey was memorialized by the community with parades and celebrations, while Emeri, the actual victim of the crime, was hardly mentioned at all. Even Emeri's family seemed to defend her killer. So, do they know something we don't? In this episode, we talk briefly about updates in the Madeleine McCann case before diving into what happened between Bailey and Emeri that night and murder-suicides in general. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In this episode we have a few quick updates on Corinna Slusser, Madison Bell, and Maura Murray. The bulk of the episode is about Tyler Davis & Chance Englebert who separately vanished in 2019 and their stories have a lot of similarities. Tyler Davis vanished after walking away from his Ohio hotel after a night celebrating his wife's birthday. While Chance Engelbert walked away from his wife's grandparent's home after an argument. There has been no sign of either man, leaving their family with no closure. What happened to them? Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
The months before Corinna Slusser turned 19 were rocky, to say the least. It was 2017, she wasn’t getting along with her mom, she dropped out of high school right before graduation and she had a failed suicide attempt that landed her in the hospital. While she was in the hospital, she met a man who would ultimately change the course of her life forever. Corinna left all of her belongings behind. Taking only the clothes she was wearing, her phone and her ID, she headed to New York City in August 2017 with this man to follow her dreams. Corinna began escorting and working for various pimps before she vanished completely in September, 2017. Those who saw her last are quick to say she ran off, but police believe something much more sinister happened and that she became a victim of human trafficking. In this episode we discuss Corinna's disappearance and the prevalence of sex trafficking in the USA. We also chat about the news that has had us all gripped this week - the cases of runaway teen Madison Bell and the shocking murder of Alejandro Ripley. Be sure to check out our blog for a timeline of Corinna’s disappearance plus screenshots of now deleted social media from those involved. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In December 2017, billionaire Apotex founder Barry Sherman and his wife, Honey, were found hung with belts by the indoor pool in their 7 million dollar home. The bodies were semi-seated and posed similarly to a pair of sculptures the Shermans owned. Toronto PD came to the conclusion this was a targeted double murder, but almost 3 years later their killer remains unknown. Story begins at (13:15)Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In this episode we finish talking about the Long Island Serial Killer. We go over popular suspects and theories while deciding which ones we think are most likely. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
The Long Island Serial Killer story will be split into TWO episodes because there is A LOT to go over. In this episode we cover the disappearance of Shannan Gilbert and the other potential victims of LISK. At the end, we share our thoughts and theories so far. Next week we will go over the potential suspects, the newest evidence and the Lost Girls Netflix movie. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)
In this episode we cover the story of Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions - who were both allegedly murdered by Kylr Yust. Kara had already been missing for a decade by the time Jessica disappeared, but both girls' remains were found within 30 yards of each other. Be sure to join our Facebook Group if you haven't, just search True Crime Society. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/TrueCrimeSociety)