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In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first responders arrived, they found a horrific scene—six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon lying on the floor with multiple stab wounds, while Darlie was walking around, bleeding from several knife injuries of her own.

As officers cleared the house and paramedics worked to save the victims, Darlie repeated the same story: a...

Sherri Papini, the California mom who orchestrated her own kidnapping in 2016, is now  on a media tour promoting her new memoir, Sherri Papini Doesn't Exist. Sherri pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI after telling authorities she was abducted by two Hispanic women. Investigators would discover that she was with an ex-boyfriend the entire time.

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In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first responders arrived, they found a horrific scene—six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon lying on the floor with multiple stab wounds, while Darlie was walking around, bleeding from several knife injuries of her own.

As officers cleared the house and paramedics worked to save the victims, Darlie repeated the same story: a...

On June 18, 2025, a Massachusetts jury found Karen Read NOT GUILTY of second-degree murder, manslaughter, and leaving the scene in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe. However, she did receive one year of probation after being convicted of OUI.

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Karen Read, accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, is now on trial for a second time. With jurors now deliberating after hearing months of testimony, the case hinges on conflicting narratives: prosecutors claim Read struck O’Keefe with her car, leaving him to die, while the defense argues she’s being framed and a law enforcement cover-up is at play.

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In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first responders arrived, they found a horrific scene—six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon lying on the floor with multiple stab wounds, while Darlie was walking around, bleeding from several knife injuries of her own.

As officers cleared the house and paramedics worked to save the victims, Darlie repeated the same story: a...

Travis Decker, a former U.S. Army Ranger, is accused of murdering his three daughters, Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia, during a court-ordered visitation in Washington state. After failing to return the girls to their mother, their bodies were found at Rock Island Campground, with evidence pointing to suffocation. Decker, now facing multiple charges including murder and kidnapping, remains on the run.

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In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first responders arrived, they found a horrific scene—six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon lying on the floor with multiple stab wounds, while Darlie was walking around, bleeding from several knife injuries of her own.

As officers cleared the house and paramedics worked to save the victims, Darlie repeated the same story: a...

6-year-old Lilly Sullivan and her brother, 4-year-old Jack Sullivan, were reported missing from their home on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia, on May 2, 2025. Despite extensive search efforts involving volunteers, drones, and canine units, the children remain missing.

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In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first responders arrived, they found a horrific scene—six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon lying on the floor with multiple stab wounds, while Darlie was walking around, bleeding from several knife injuries of her own.

As officers cleared the house and paramedics worked to save the victims, Darlie repeated the same story: a...

Former Gateway, Arkansas, police chief, Grant Hardin, fled from the North Central Unit prison in Calico Rock on May 25, 2025. Hardin, convicted of the 2017 murder of James Appleton and a 1997 rape, managed to escape by wearing a makeshift law enforcement uniform, raising serious concerns about prison security protocols.

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Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces serious charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. His trial, which commenced in May 2025, has brought forth testimonies from key witnesses, shedding light on the complex and controversial aspects of the case.

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In the early morning hours of June 6, 1996, a frantic 911 call came in from a quiet neighborhood in Rowlett, Texas. On the line was 26-year-old Darlie Routier, who said she and her sons had been stabbed by an intruder while they slept in the downstairs family room. When first responders arrived, they found a horrific scene—six-year-old Devon and five-year-old Damon lying on the floor with multiple stab wounds, while Darlie was walking around, bleeding from several knife injuries of her own.

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Mary Vincent was only 15 years old when she endured a brutal attack that changed her life forever. In September 1978, while hitchhiking in California, Mary was picked up by Lawrence Singleton, a 50-year-old man with a history of violence. After assaulting her, Singleton severed both of Mary's forearms and left her for dead in a ravine. Mary would manage to climb out of the ravine and seek help, ultimately surviving the ordeal.

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**If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking or domestic violence, there is help. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit www.thehotline.org.**

Peggy Klinke was a vibrant young woman whose life would be derailed by a relationship with a man named Patrick Kennedy. What began as just a short romance became a years-long campaign of stalking, threats, vandalism, arson, and psychological terror—all of which Peggy documented in painstaking detail. Despite her repeated cries for help, the justice system would fail her again and again: law enforcement would ignore her, an...

Logan Federico, a 22-year-old aspiring teacher from Waxhaw, North Carolina, was murdered on May 3, 2025 while staying at a rental home with friends during a visit to Columbia, South Carolina. Logan was fatally shot in her sleep by 30-year-old Alexander Dickey, a career criminal with a history of 40 prior charges, including robbery and resisting arrest. He now faces multiple charges, including murder, burglary, weapons possession, and credit card theft.

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**If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking or domestic violence, there is help. Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit www.thehotline.org.**

Peggy Klinke was a vibrant young woman whose life would be derailed by a relationship with a man named Patrick Kennedy. What began as just a short romance became a years-long campaign of stalking, threats, vandalism, arson, and psychological terror—all of which Peggy documented in painstaking detail. Despite her repeated cries for help, the justice system would fail her again and again: law enforcement would ignore her, an...

Virginia Giuffre, a central figure in exposing Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking network and a vocal advocate for survivors, was found dead at her home in Australia on April 25 at the age of 41. Authorities have reported her death as a suicide. Giuffre's family released a heartfelt statement, highlighting her unwavering commitment to justice and her role as a beacon of hope for many survivors.

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Hollywood, 1958. Glamour. Fame. Scandal. But behind the velvet curtains
of silver screen royalty, a violent storm was brewing. Johnny Stompanato-
charming, dangerous, and deeply entangled with one of Hollywood’s
biggest stars- would soon be found dead on the floor of a Beverly Hills
mansion. Was it an accident based on a misunderstanding, a mother's
desperate act, or something far more sinister? Today, we unravel the
sensational murder that rocked Tinseltown, and left the world wondering
what really happened behind Lana Turner’s closed doors.

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Rumors are swirling after multiple bodies have been found under similar, chilling circumstances across New England. In this episode, we break down the timeline, common threads, and theories—while asking the question everyone’s afraid to answer: Is a serial killer on the loose? Tune in as we separate fact from speculation and uncover what the media isn’t saying.

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Hollywood, 1958. Glamour. Fame. Scandal. But behind the velvet curtains
of silver screen royalty, a violent storm was brewing. Johnny Stompanato-
charming, dangerous, and deeply entangled with one of Hollywood’s
biggest stars- would soon be found dead on the floor of a Beverly Hills
mansion. Was it an accident based on a misunderstanding, a mother's
desperate act, or something far more sinister? Today, we unravel the
sensational murder that rocked Tinseltown, and left the world wondering
what really happened behind Lana Turner’s closed doors.

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Convicted murderer Taylor Schabusiness, serving a life sentence for the brutal 2022 killing of Shad Thyrion, made headlines once more by attacking her attorney during a preliminary hearing on April 4, 2025. This marks the second time Schabusiness has assaulted her legal counsel in court. In this episode, we delve into the shocking details of the courtroom outburst, explore her history of violent behavior, and discuss the implications for her ongoing legal proceedings. Don't miss this deep dive into a case that continues to captivate and horrify the nation.

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Hollywood, 1958. Glamour. Fame. Scandal. But behind the velvet curtains
of silver screen royalty, a violent storm was brewing. Johnny Stompanato-
charming, dangerous, and deeply entangled with one of Hollywood’s
biggest stars- would soon be found dead on the floor of a Beverly Hills
mansion. Was it an accident based on a misunderstanding, a mother's
desperate act, or something far more sinister? Today, we unravel the
sensational murder that rocked Tinseltown, and left the world wondering
what really happened behind Lana Turner’s closed doors.

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On April 1, 2025, 22-year-old fisherman Gage Towles was fishing alone near the US-41 bridge in Punta Gorda when he was confronted by 40-year-old charter captain Brock Horner of Tarpon Coast Fishing Charters. The encounter, captured on Towles' GoPro, shows Horner aggressively approaching, boarding Towles' boat without permission, and shouting at the younger fisherman.

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In late September 2020, 35-year-old Tiffany Booth was living in Las Vegas with
her boyfriend, Eduardo Clemente. She was close with her family—so close that
they spoke every single day. But then, without warning, Tiffany stopped
responding. Her phone went silent, her social media activity vanished, and
surveillance footage from her condo was mysteriously deleted. Days later, her
car was found abandoned in the desert, hundreds of miles away, with the license
plates removed and no sign of Tiffany. Soon after, her body was
discovered—wrapped in plastic and left in a remote ravi...

A 32-year-old man was recently found to be held captive for two decades when firefighters were called to house fire. The man admitted that he had started the fire himself in a desperate attempt to be rescued. While his father passed away last year, his stepmother has now been arrested, and the details of the case have now been made a little more clear...

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On March 27, 2004, 21-year-old Jennifer Wix and her 2-year-old daughter, Adrianna, were reported missing. They hadn’t been seen or heard from since March 25, when Jennifer told multiple family members she was scared and unhappy living with her boyfriend, Joey Benton, and his parents in their rural Robertson County, Tennessee home. When asked where Jennifer and Adrianna were, Joey gave multiple conflicting stories before settling on one—claiming he had dropped them off at a gas station on the night of the 25th, where they got into a white four-door car with two people he didn’t know. But nothing about this s...

Over a year after three Kansas City Chiefs fans—Ricky Johnson Jr., David Harrington, and Clayton McGeeney—were found frozen in a friend's backyard, authorities have arrested two men in connection with their deaths. Jordan Willis, the homeowner and longtime friend of the victims, along with Ivory Carson, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and delivery of controlled substances. Investigators allege that Carson supplied cocaine laced with fentanyl, leading to the tragic overdoses. DNA evidence reportedly links both men to the drugs found at the scene. In this episode, we delve into the details of the case, the evidence presented, and the...

On March 27, 2004, 21-year-old Jennifer Wix and her 2-year-old daughter, Adrianna, were reported missing. They hadn’t been seen or heard from since March 25, when Jennifer told multiple family members she was scared and unhappy living with her boyfriend, Joey Benton, and his parents in their rural Robertson County, Tennessee home. When asked where Jennifer and Adrianna were, Joey gave multiple conflicting stories before settling on one—claiming he had dropped them off at a gas station on the night of the 25th, where they got into a white four-door car with two people he didn’t know. But nothing about this s...

Recently unsealed court documents have provided new insight into the hours following the tragic murders of four University of Idaho students. In this episode, we go over the 911 call made from the house on King Road and the text messages exchanged between the surviving roommates, Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke.

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On the morning of July 11, 2002, 16-year-old Alyssa McGhee was jolted awake by the sound of a gunshot and her father’s scream. She rushed into the living room and found 45-year-old JC McGhee lying on the floor, covered in blood. Minutes later, just next door, JC’s nephew Omar Foston called 911 to report that his house had been invaded, his family had been tied up, and his attackers were still inside. As police arrived to investigate, they quickly realized this wasn’t your average robbery gone wrong—there were layers to this case, from a high-stakes custody battle to JC’s work as...

In her first televised interview since being convicted for the murders of her two children, Lori Vallow Daybell speaks from prison with Dateline's Keith Morrison. Despite her life sentence, Vallow maintains her innocence, claiming that she and her husband, Chad Daybell, will be exonerated based on divine visions she says were shown to her by Jesus.

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On the morning of July 11, 2002, 16-year-old Alyssa McGhee was jolted awake by the sound of a gunshot and her father’s scream. She rushed into the living room and found 45-year-old JC McGhee lying on the floor, covered in blood. Minutes later, just next door, JC’s nephew Omar Foston called 911 to report that his house had been invaded, his family had been tied up, and his attackers were still inside. As police arrived to investigate, they quickly realized this wasn’t your average robbery gone wrong—there were layers to this case, from a high-stakes custody battle to JC’s work as...

 Casey Anthony, acquitted in 2011 for the death of her daughter Caylee, has resurfaced on TikTok, announcing a new role as a "legal advocate." Through her Substack newsletter, she aims to advocate for women, the LGBTQ community, and her late daughter. This move has sparked outrage and criticism, with some questioning her motives and the authenticity of her advocacy efforts...

Adnan Syed, whose case gained national attention through the "Serial" podcast, has been formally resentenced to time served for the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee. Under Maryland's Juvenile Restoration Act, Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer determined that Syed, who was 17 a...

On November 10, 1985, a hunter walking near the edge of Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire, stumbled upon a rusted 55-gallon barrel tipped over in the woods. Inside, he found the skeletal remains of a woman and a young girl, both wrapped in plastic. Authorities searched for answers, but the victims remained unidentified, and the case went cold. Then, 15 years later, investigators returned to the scene and made a chilling discovery—another barrel, just 150 yards away, containing the remains of two more young girls. And as the investigation continued, the dark truth behind the Bear Brook murders slowly began to...

Recently, Youtube channels like "True Crime Case Files" have garnered millions of views by presenting entirely fictional stories as real events, utilizing tools such as ChatGPT for scripting and AI-generated imagery for visuals. Is any of this ethical? And do people really want it?

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On November 10, 1985, a hunter walking near the edge of Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire, stumbled upon a rusted 55-gallon barrel tipped over in the woods. Inside, he found the skeletal remains of a woman and a young girl, both wrapped in plastic. Authorities searched for answers, but the victims remained unidentified, and the case went cold. Then, 15 years later, investigators returned to the scene and made a chilling discovery—another barrel, just 150 yards away, containing the remains of two more young girls. And as the investigation continued, the dark truth behind the Bear Brook murders slowly began to...

After over 130 years of speculation, has the mystery surrounding Jack the Ripper finally been solved? Recent DNA analysis conducted by historian Russell Edwards and molecular biologist Dr. Jari Louhelainen has linked Aaron Kosminski, a 23-year-old Polish barber to the infamous murders in London's Whitechapel district. While this development has reignited discussions, it's important to note that some experts urge caution, stating that there are concerns about potential contamination of the evidence and the need for peer-reviewed studies.

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On November 10, 1985, a hunter walking near the edge of Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire, stumbled upon a rusted 55-gallon barrel tipped over in the woods. Inside, he found the skeletal remains of a woman and a young girl, both wrapped in plastic. Authorities searched for answers, but the victims remained unidentified, and the case went cold. Then, 15 years later, investigators returned to the scene and made a chilling discovery—another barrel, just 150 yards away, containing the remains of two more young girls. And as the investigation continued, the dark truth behind the Bear Brook murders slowly began to...

In a significant development in the Brittanee Drexel case, Angel Cooper Vause, the longtime girlfriend of convicted killer Raymond Moody, has been sentenced to 18 years in federal prison. Vause pleaded guilty to making false statements to federal investigators, admitting that she misled authorities about her involvement and the circumstances surrounding Drexel's 2009 disappearance and murder.

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