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TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein

As someone who has been personally effected by homicide, I approach every True Crime case I cover with the goal of balancing facts with empathy—giving victims a voice while exploring the larger cultural and societal implications of the cases. I want you to leave my episodes not only knowing that the people who I talk about are real.. what happened to them is real but also acknowledging that they are much more than just their deaths. Each audio file from this podcast is taken from my videos on

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01:36:25

The Powell Family : Mother Goes Missing, Father Kills...

TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein ·

2025/03/14

In December 2009, Susan Powell mysteriously vanished after attending church with her husband Joshua and their two sons. The next day, Joshua claimed he took the boys on a late-night camping trip, but police found his story suspicious, especially after discovering Susan's blood in the home and a letter expressing fear of her husband. Joshua's odd behavior continued as he withdrew money from her accounts and pulled the kids from daycare. Their son, Charlie, later told a teacher his mother was dead,

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00:44:47

Mr. Prada: From Tiktok Star To Murder Suspect : The...

TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein ·

2025/03/07

In September 2024, renowned mental health counselor, Nick Abraham, was tragically found dead, wrapped in a tarp on the side of Highway 51 in Louisiana. Authorities confirmed his death was caused by blunt force trauma, sparking an investigation that quickly led to the arrest of TikTok influencer Mr. Prada, who's real name is Terryon Thomas, and this guy has over 8 million followers across his social media platforms. Surveillance footage captured Terryon driving Nick’s stolen SUV, and witnesses

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01:21:29

Henryetta House of Horrors : 6 Slaughtered at a...

TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein ·

2025/02/28

On May 1, 2023, an Amber Alert was issued in Henryetta, Oklahoma, for 14-year-old Ivy Webster and 15-year-old Brittany Brewer, last seen with 39-year-old Jesse McFadden. The girls were close friends with Jesse's 13-year-old stepdaughter, Tiffany, and had not returned home after a sleepover. As police searched for the missing girls, a bench warrant was issued for Jesse due to a missed court date related to.. let's just say "inappropriate contact with a minor". The investigation quickly escalated when

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00:58:08

10 Victims, 3 Weeks: The Shocking Case of the DC Snipers

TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein ·

2025/02/14

The DC Snipers, also known as the Beltway Snipers, were responsible for a series of chilling and deadly shootings that terrorized the Washington D.C. area in the fall of 2002. Over the course of three weeks, John Allen Muhammad and his teenage accomplice, Lee Boyd Malvo, carried out 10 random murders and several other attacks, leaving residents in fear as they were gunned down while pumping gas, walking, or even standing outside. The case captivated national attention, as the killers used a

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01:42:02

Mandy Stavik : Her Community Solved her Cold Case...

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2025/02/07

Mandy Stavik’s heartbreaking story began when her body was found in a river, remarkably preserved by the cold water, making her appear eerily alive. Her death devastated the tight-knit community of Whatcom County, leaving residents locked in fear. A talented swimmer and lifeguard, Mandy was found drowned, having suffered blunt force trauma and sexual assault. Despite DNA evidence, investigators struggled for decades to uncover answers. Leads fizzled out, and key suspects were ruled out, leaving the

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01:27:05

Quinton Simon : "Mother" Puts Toddler in the Trash

TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein ·

2025/01/31

The Quinton Simon case shocked the nation, as his mother, Leilani Simon, was arrested and charged with his murder in 2024. After a 10-day trial, Leilani was found guilty of 19 charges, including the brutal killing of her 20-month-old son. Despite her attempts to downplay the situation, the prosecution argued that her actions were premeditated, pointing to her history of neglect and abuse toward Quinton, as well as her cold behavior following his disappearance. They suggested that Leilani's lack of

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01:23:18

Christy Mirack - Young Teacher Murdered in her Home...

TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein ·

2025/01/24

On Dec. 21, 1992, 25-year-old elementary school teacher Christy Mirack was found beaten and strangled to death in her Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, townhouse. It was the gruesome murder case that had stumped Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, authorities for more than two decades.

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01:10:59

Corey Micciolo - The Treadmill Murder Case :...

TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein ·

2025/01/17

Christopher Gregor was found guilty of the aggravated manslaughter of his 6-year-old son after jurors saw surveillance video showing the boys "father" deliberately increasing the speed of a treadmill that the boy was running on.The verdict in the death of Corey Micciolo came after a four-week trial in Ocean County Superior Court for Christopher, who was also charged with first-degree murder and child endangerment in March 2022. While the jury found Cjhristopher Gregor guilty of aggravated

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00:56:20

Amanda Hillious - Mothers Fatal Fall Down the Stairs

TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein ·

2025/01/10

Bradley Jay Hillious was found guilty of the murder of his wife, Amanda Hillious, after a dramatic 10-day trial in Montana. The prosecution argued that Brad killed Amanda to pursue a relationship with his girlfriend, while the defense claimed it was an accident, with Brad attempting to save Amanda's life after a fall down the stairs. In a shocking moment, Amanda's 12-year-old son testified, stating, "Brad killed my mom," a powerful statement that resonated with the jury. Despite Brad's defense

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01:01:48

Carly Gregg - 14-Year-Old Daughter Invites Friend...

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2025/01/02

On March 19, 2024, in Brandon, Mississippi, 14-year-old Carly Gregg lured her stepfather, Heath Smylie, home to ambush him after she had already murdered her mother, Ashley Smylie. Heath found Ashley’s body posed in Carly's room and called 911, believing an intruder may be involved because he just could not believe it was Carly. Security footage from inside the house showed Carly's chilling crimes: she shot Ashley and attempted to kill Heath. During the September 2024 trial, Carly was convicted of

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