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For years, Sandra Birchmore’s death was ruled a suicide, despite the disturbing questions surrounding her relationship with a Stoughton police officer who had known her since she was just 12 years old. Now, Matthew Farwell is on trial for allegedly grooming Sandra as a teenager, killing her while she was pregnant, and staging the scene to cover it up. But now, 50 witnesses take the stand, thousands of messages are examined, and one shocking DNA revelation turns the case upside down.

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He Targeted Her at 13. Years Later, He’s Charged With Her Murder | Sandra Birchmore

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In 2023, Johnathan Willette was found brutally murdered inside his Henderson home, but what investigators discovered at the scene was only the beginning of this bizarre case. Johnathan had been decapitated, his head was nowhere to be found, and investigators couldn’t figure out how someone could have carried out the crime without anyone hearing or seeing them. As detectives dug into his final hours, they uncovered an incredibly complicated family dynamic and a timeline that didn’t seem to add up. 

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Most of us know the internet has a dark side, but very few people understand just how widespread it really is or how close to the surface it operates. In this episode, we go behind the scenes with the Child Rescue Coalition, the organization using advanced technology to track down predators in real time, and then dive into a disturbing case involving Michael Baxter, a man who spent years participating in online exploitation before investigators finally caught up to him. Join Annie as she breaks down how cases like his are uncovered and what was happening behind the scenes.<...

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In 2016, a Minnesota home was intentionally set on fire, 35-year-old Melissa Norby was found murdered inside, and the 5-year-old girl who had been staying with her was nowhere to be found. As investigators dug into Melissa’s secret relationship, they uncovered a disturbing connection between her murder and the little girl’s disappearance.

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What Really Happened to 18-Year-Old Nolan Wells & Who is Lying?!

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Behind the gates of a California mansion, a wealthy couple was raising 21 children, but what investigators uncovered inside the home was far more disturbing than anyone could have imagined.

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He Targeted Her at 13. Years Later, He’s Charged With Her Murder | Sandra Birchmore

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In 1995, 18-year-old Christa Pike was convicted of a brutal murder and sentenced to death. More than 30 years later, her execution was attempted, but something went wrong and she survived, bringing her case back into the spotlight and raising questions about what happens next.

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In Part 2, dive deeper into Nichol Kessinger and the questions that have followed her since the Watts murders. From changing her name and disappearing from the public eye to the bizarre rumors and alleged sightings surrounding her, Nichol’s life after the case is almost as mysterious as her role in it.

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The Chris Watts case may be one of the most infamous family annihilation cases ever, but years later, there are still details that leave people questioning whether we got the full story. In Part 1, dive back into Chris and Shannan’s marriage, his relationship with Nichol Kessinger, and the shocking reason he is suddenly back in the headlines.

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In 2025, 16-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick called 911 after her mother and stepfather were found shot to death inside their home, but investigators soon began questioning whether Sarah knew more than she was letting on. Now, after multiple delays and a new piece of evidence involving the alleged murder weapon, Sarah’s trial is facing even more questions.

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The investigation into RC and Eugene Horsch’s Philadelphia “House of Horrors” just keeps getting darker, with police now linking seven missing women to the home and uncovering disturbing images and videos involving some of them. But that’s not all investigators found inside the Horsch property…
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Ohio House of Horrors: New Photos from Inside, 16 "Almost Feral" Kids Rescued & Very Dark Timeline | The Sider Family
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KJ Biermann: Sex Crimes, Deeply Disturbing Videos and a Secret Trip
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KJ Biermann grew up in front of reality TV cameras as the son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, but at just 15 years old, he is now facing seven serious felony charges that have completely changed the way people are looking at the family. As more details emerge about what was happening behind the scenes long before his arrest, there are some seriously unsettling questions about what his parents may have known.
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37-year-old Paul Scott was found brutally stabbed inside his own home, but the story told to police about how he was discovered quickly began to fall apart. The people at the scene claimed they barely knew Paul, yet investigators uncovered a disturbing history of threats and tension between them that raised even more questions. 
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This week on Headline Highlights: Annie welcomes Sierra Gillespie in the studio to talk all things Lindsay Clancy. New updates in the d4vd case emerge as Celeste’s family has filed a civil lawsuit against him and several other parties in his inner circle. A judge has ruled that 73-year-old Gary Siders Sr. is mentally incompetent and unable to be restored to competency. An Amber Alert is active for 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ochoa, who authorities believe may be with her father, accused of assaulting her and hiding her after the death of her newborn baby. Morgan Bauer disappeared ju...

Five-year-old Saylor Hayes disappeared from a vacation rental near Pawleys Island, triggering a massive search that ended in tragedy when her body was found in the Waccamaw River. But investigators soon discovered something deeply troubling: the Project Lifesaver device meant to help locate Saylor was back at her family’s home in Virginia. As questions grew about how it got there, attention turned toward Saylor’s parents and the strange circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
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It was an ordinary evening for Maya Millete when she walked into her home and was never seen again. As the search for the devoted mother of three intensified, investigators uncovered a marriage on the brink of collapse, a chilling warning Maya had shared with loved ones, bizarre internet searches, and one of the most unbelievable twists imaginable: hundreds of dollars spent on online "spellcasters" in a desperate attempt to stop a divorce. With every new revelation, this case became stranger than fiction…
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This week on Headline Highlights: D4vd is now being represented by a public defender after his high-profile defense team withdrew during his August 31 arraignment. Barry Morphew was arrested after allegedly violating his strict bond conditions by leaving home without authorization and being involved in a hit-and-run. Kroy Biermann Jr., the son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, was indicted on seven felony charges related to an alleged assault of a classmate. Saylor Hayes, a five-year-old autistic and non-verbal girl who went missing in South Carolina, was found dead in a waterway near Hagley Landing. Corie Walsh was charged...

That frantic 911 call came into dispatchers in Harris County, Texas, on the evening of July 9th, 2014. On the other end of the line was 15-year-old Cassidy Stay, and what she told them was almost impossible to comprehend. Someone had broken into her home, tied up her family and shot them all. When deputies arrived at the house, they expected a horrific scene, but even they couldn't have imagined the devastation waiting inside. A family of seven had been targeted in their own home in broad daylight. Parents and children. An entire family was wiped out in a matter of...

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This week on Headline Highlights: Carson Peters-Berger, who was 14 when he murdered his 10-year-old cousin Lily Peters, pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide in a plea deal. Florida’s Operation Statewide Shield recovered 163 missing children in five days across the U.S. and abroad. A Billings, Montana man killed eight members of his family before taking his own life. An Ohio woman was allegedly murdered by her own daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend and roommate in a premeditated plot following a family argument. After five weeks of testimony, the Lindsay Clancy jury has reported that it is deadlocked and...

A routine traffic stop in Philadelphia uncovered a disturbing trail of evidence leading investigators to a house filled with hidden compartments, fake identities, weapons, chemicals, and the remains of what may be multiple victims. As police began digging into the property’s history, they uncovered a disturbing connection to several missing women and a father-son duo with a past that gets darker the deeper you look. And the more investigators uncover, the harder it becomes to ignore one terrifying question: what really happened inside the Horsch house?
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This week on Headline Highlights: The Siders case takes a darker turn as Gary Jr. and Elizabeth face new felony charges tied to an alleged conduct involving a minor. Laken Snelling has pleaded guilty to all charges and admitted in court that she intentionally deprived her newborn baby of oxygen. A woman’s death initially reported as self-inflicted is now being investigated as a staged homicide, with her husband charged with murder and investigators uncovering a shocking affair. A college freshman’s murder takes a disturbing turn as her boyfriend claims “demons” told him to kill her, while his mother f...

An entire Michigan family of eight was found dead inside their home after a devastating fire, but what happened in the hours before first responders arrived is raising serious questions. As investigators uncover disturbing details about the family and what may have been happening behind closed doors, the story of the Karolkiewicz family becomes more shocking with every new revelation.
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This week on Headline Highlights: Lindsay Clancy’s journals and searches shed new light on her mental state, while the defense challenged key evidence. A Michigan family of eight was found shot to death, with investigators uncovering multiple fires and missing smoke detectors. Newly unsealed records reveal Bryan Kohberger’s autism, OCD, ADHD, and ARFID diagnoses, raising questions about his future appeals. A “Philly House of Horrors” investigation uncovered missing women, weapons, drugs, chemicals, and disturbing digital evidence. Chris Watts is reportedly set to marry a woman he met while behind bars, who moved closer to him and changed her name...

Chris Hansen is in the Serialously studio and finally speaking out about the new A24 film depicting one of the most infamous chapters of his career. In this exclusive interview, Chris opens up about his career, the highly anticipated movie starring Robert Pattinson, and what he really thinks about Hollywood telling his story.
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This week on Headline Highlights: Courtney Clenney takes a plea deal for manslaughter, avoiding a potential life sentence and leaving her with roughly 16 months left in prison. Week two of Lindsay Clancy’s trial brought emotional testimony about the children’s deaths, Lindsay’s mental health and injuries, and a courtroom controversy over a hot-mic comment during the autopsy evidence. Jesse Butler’s case was dismissed after he completed a youthful-offender program without serving jail time, but the DA is now seeking federal review amid explosive allegations and claims of innocence. The Lily Peters murder case could end before trial as...

For more than three years, the Lindsay Clancy case has been viewed through one lens. But now, a growing wave of online theories is challenging that narrative, with some questioning whether Patrick Clancy's actions before, during, and after that tragic day deserve a closer look. 
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This week on Headline Highlights: OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney is set to enter a plea deal on August 10 in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. Alexee Trevizo’s confession and hospital footage were ruled inadmissible by the New Mexico Supreme Court, removing key evidence in her first-degree murder case. Investigators released the ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, hoping someone will recognize the writing and help uncover what happened to her. The Lindsay Clancy trial is underway, with the defense focusing on postpartum psychosis while prosecutors challenge her mental health claims and examine the events leading up t...

After a night out at a popular Houston piano bar, 22-year-old Kenneth Cutting Jr. got into a heated argument with his two boyfriends and seemingly vanished without a trace. The explanation they later gave about Kenneth's final hours left his family with more questions than answers, and as they searched for him, troubling details and inconsistencies began to emerge. What started as a missing persons case soon evolved into a mystery filled with conflicting accounts, investigative missteps, and a family determined to uncover what really happened on that summer night in Houston…
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This week on Headline Highlights: Bryan Kohberger is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming he was coerced into confessing. D4vd's preliminary hearing concluded with the judge ruling there is enough evidence for him to stand trial on all charges and special circumstances. Newly released dispatch audio reveals that officers considered Brooke Hanlon's death suspicious within minutes of arriving at the scene. The Nolan Wells case remains full of unanswered questions as conflicting witness accounts and newly released boat audio add to the mystery surrounding his death. The unexplained death of Allie Hummel is drawing scrutiny after it...

Michelle Hadley thought she had found the perfect relationship… until a bizarre series of events turned life into a nightmare. What started as an ordinary love triangle quickly spiraled into a shocking web of fake identities, stalking, violent fantasies, and deception that led to an innocent woman being arrested. With Netflix's new documentary A Toxic Love Story bringing renewed attention to the case, Annie is reopening Michelle Hadley's story from the beginning and breaking down every unbelievable twist.
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This week on Headline Highlights: D4vd's preliminary hearing is underway, with prosecutors presenting evidence they say supports that he groomed and murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The murder of New Jersey psychotherapist Brooke Hanlon remains unsolved nearly two months later, with no arrests or named suspects. New developments in the Ohio "House of Horrors" case reveal additional child marriages within the Siders family. And an Alabama teenager is accused of fatally stabbing his mother and critically injuring his father during an argument over discipline
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Halloween weekend in Grand Forks was pure chaos: packed bars, wild costumes, blackout drinking, and a party bus full of people who could barely remember the night by morning. 
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A Fourth of July trip to a remote island was supposed to be a day of celebration. Instead, it ended with an 18-year-old college football player dead and a family searching for answers. When Nolan Xavier Wells' friends returned to the mainland, they had his phone. They had his keys. But they didn't have Nolan. Some say he chose to stay behind. Others reportedly say he got back on the boat. So which story is true? As conflicting accounts emerge, an alleged confrontation, missing phone data, and a timeline that still doesn't make sense have only fueled more questions…