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DEADLY TRUTHS

Behind every smile, there is a deadly secret.Deadly Truths reveals real stories about crime, lies, and the dark side of humanity that are rarely exposed.

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30:41

James Collie: Deadly Obsession

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2025/10/13

On what seemed like an ordinary morning in August 2015, three friends gathered at Amanda Collie's house to support each other amid a crumbling marriage. No one could have imagined that within hours, the house would become a scene of carnage. Behind the calm facade of St. Augustine, Florida’s elite community, lay a love story that had turned into a deadly obsession—when the abandoned husband, James Collie Jr., sought revenge with two guns in his hands and anger he could no longer control.In this

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28:21

Edward Gingerich : Faith and Madness

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2025/10/12

In the peaceful and simple Amish community, crime is almost unheard of. However, in 1993, the tranquility of Rockdale Township in Pennsylvania turned into a nightmare. Edward Gingerich, the first Amish man on record to commit murder in over two centuries, brutally killed his wife in a manner so shocking it stunned even the most experienced investigators. This story is not just about murder, but also about neglected mental illness, misguided beliefs, and a community that rejected the modern world to

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30:31

The Alaska SD Card Killer

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2025/10/11

What if a tiny memory card held the key to one of Alaska’s most horrifying murder cases? In 2019, a woman stumbled upon an SD card — inside were graphic recordings of a brutal killing. When investigators followed the trail, they uncovered the shocking truth: Brian Steven Smith, a friendly hotel worker and YouTuber, was living a double life as a sadistic serial killer who documented his own crimes.In this episode, you’ll learn how one small piece of evidence exposed a monster hiding in plain sight,

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33:07

Unsolved : The Setagaya Slaughter

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2025/10/11

On the morning of December 31st, 2000, Setsuko Miyazawa walked into her son’s home in Tokyo—only to uncover one of Japan’s most horrifying crime scenes. Her entire family — Mikio, Yasuko, and their two children — had been brutally murdered. What followed shocked investigators: the killer didn’t flee. Instead, he stayed for hours, eating ice cream, using their computer, and even leaving unflushed evidence behind. With mountains of DNA, fingerprints, and clothing left at the scene, this case should

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32:16

Janice Magad :The Brutal Murder of Her Adoptive Family

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2025/10/09

When the Magad family welcomed an orphaned girl named Janice into their home, they thought they were giving her the gift of love and a second chance at life. But kindness turned to horror when Janice’s jealousy and obsession with belonging led to one of the most gruesome and shocking murder cases in Philippine history. Her story eerily mirrors the movie Orphan (2009) — except this time, it wasn’t fiction.In this episode, you’ll learn how a desperate Facebook post became the first sign of tragedy,

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31:41

The Peterson Family Murders

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2025/10/07

In the early hours of August 15, 1967, Canada was rocked by one of the most horrific tragedies in its history—the Peterson family massacre in Shell Lake. Nine family members were brutally murdered by a man named Victor Hoffman, who had just been released from a mental hospital. Hoffman claimed to hear demonic voices commanding him to kill. He believed he was carrying out a divine mission to exterminate the devil himself. From mystical visions to uncontrollable urges to kill, this story reveals the

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28:23

12-Year-Old Killer: Richardson Case

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2025/10/06

In 2006, the small town of Medicine Hat, Alberta, was rocked by the most shocking tragedy in modern Canadian history: the Richardson family massacre. At the center of the case was Jasmine Richardson, a 12-year-old girl who was entangled in a forbidden relationship with Jeremy Steinke, a 23-year-old man consumed by dark obsession. Together, the two planned and carried out the brutal murders of Jasmine's family—killing her father, mother, and 8-year-old brother. This story is not just a crime, but a

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29:31

The 1996 Müller Family Tragedy

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2025/10/06

In 1996, Arkansas witnessed one of the most disturbing crimes in American true crime history. The Müller family – William, Nancy, and their 8-year-old daughter Sarah – were tortured and murdered by two men posing as FBI agents. But behind the horror lay something even darker: a white supremacist network where violence was a way of life. From a child being tortured to bodies discovered in a bayou, this case was not just about robbery—it was about ideology taken to deadly extremes.In this episode,

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37:55

Jeff Pelly: Guilty or Framed?

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2025/10/04

On a quiet Sunday morning after prom night in 1989, four members of the Pelly family were found brutally murdered inside their parsonage home in Lakeville, Indiana. Reverend Robert Pelly, his wife Dawn, and two young stepdaughters were killed. Suspicion quickly fell on 17-year-old Jeff Pelly, who had gone to prom that night and seemed carefree. With missing murder weapons, conflicting witness statements, and a questionable investigation, the case remains one of the most controversial in Indiana’s

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31:47

Bennett Family Hammer Murders

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2025/10/02

Over four decades ago, the Bennett family in Aurora, Colorado, faced a night of unimaginable horror. Bruce, Deborah, and their young daughter Melissa were brutally murdered with a hammer, while 3-year-old Vanessa survived against all odds. Investigators collected footprints, DNA, and disturbing crime scene details, but forensic science at the time was too limited to solve the case.

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27:04

Vincent Brothers: The Harper Massacre

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2025/09/30

Sometimes, the darkest evil hides behind the most respected faces. Vincent Brothers was a beloved vice principal, but in July 2003, that image was shattered when five members of the Harper family—including a six-week-old infant—were brutally murdered in their Bakersfield, California home. From carefully planned alibis and thousands of miles driven, to the shocking clue of dead insects, this case became one of the most chilling stories in American true crime history.

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34:01

James Dunham & The McGlincy Family Massacre

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2025/09/28

On May 26th, 1896, the quiet McGlincy family farm in Campbell, California turned into the scene of one of the most horrifying massacres in American true crime history. James Dunham—son-in-law of the family—murdered his wife, mother-in-law, maid, stepfather, and brother-in-law in a frenzy of violence. Only one survived: a newborn baby. That night, the flickering lights of the farmhouse hid a nightmare of axes, gunshots, and screams.In this episode, you’ll uncover how James carefully prepared his

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28:16

Benjamin Field: Evil Deceiver

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2025/09/27

Behind the quiet life of an English village lies Benjamin Field—a man who appears friendly, religious, and caring. However, behind his demeanor, he is a master manipulator who uses love, religion, and false concern to destroy two of his neighbors: writer and academic Peter Farquhar, and Anne Moore-Martin, a lonely retired teacher. From gaslighting, drugs, to the deception of “voices from God,” he does it all for money and power. This story shows how someone who appears “normal” can hide a cold,

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28:26

Walker Family Murders 1959: The Christmas Mystery

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2025/09/27

During the Christmas season of 1959, the happy Walker family in Osprey, Florida, fell victim to one of the most brutal and baffling tragedies in American criminal history. Christine Walker, a loving young mother, was the first target when an unknown intruder attacked and shot her. Shortly thereafter, Cliff Walker arrived home with their two young children, Jimmy and Debbie, only to be ambushed by the perpetrator. What should have been a joyful evening turned into a bloody nightmare that shattered

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32:34

Eric Mond’s Deadly Secret

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2025/09/25

In Nashville, the city of music, young couple William Lanway and Holly Williams met a shocking and brutal end. Behind Holly’s double life as “Lea Love” and Lanway’s troubled past, authorities uncovered the involvement of Austin millionaire Eric Mond, who hired ex-Marines and private security personnel to cover up his secret affair—by eliminating the couple.In this episode, you’ll learn how a wealthy businessman orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot, the chilling details of how Lanway and Williams were

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29:18

The Nantes Family Murders

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2025/09/23

In April 2011, France was shaken by a chilling tragedy when Agnès Dupont de Ligonnès and her four children were found dead, buried under the family’s back porch. Their husband and father, Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, a descendant of French aristocracy, vanished without a trace and quickly became the prime suspect. Dubbed the House of Terror, this case remains one of the most haunting unsolved mysteries in modern French history.In this episode, you’ll learn how a picture-perfect aristocratic family

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22:21

Ronald Simmons: Christmas Massacre

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2025/09/21

In December 1987, Arkansas was shaken by one of the deadliest family massacres in U.S. history. Ronald Jean Simmons, a decorated military veteran, murdered 16 people within seven days, including 14 members of his own family. From a shocking incest scandal, the isolated Mockingbird Hill property, to his chillingly calm execution, this case remains one of the most brutal examples of family annihilation ever recorded.In this episode, you’ll learn how a father turned into a monster, what drove him to

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19:27

Bruce Pardo: Bloody Santa Claus

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2025/09/20

On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family's joy in Covina, California, turned into a nightmare. A man dressed as Santa Claus entered their home, shot them, and then burned the family celebration to the ground. In an instant, nine lives were lost and a community was shattered by unimaginable brutality. Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, the family's former son-in-law, left a trail of horror that still haunts them to this day.In this episode, you will learn shocking details about the Covina Massacre—how Pardo's dark

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15:15

Christopher Wilder : Beauty Queen Killer

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2025/09/17

Christopher Wilder, a wealthy playboy with flashy Porsches and expensive cameras, seemed like a ticket to fame for many young aspiring models. But behind the glamorous façade hid a predator now known as the Beauty Queen Killer. In 1984, Wilder prowled malls, beauty pageants, and city streets across America, luring young women with promises of stardom, only to kidnap, torture, and murder them. From Teresa Gonzalez to Elizabeth Kenyon, many victims vanished without a trace, their fate still shrouded

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20:13

Tragic Murder of Christian Obumseli

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2025/09/15

The case of Courtney Clenney and Christian Obumseli is a chilling true crime story that feels more like a Hollywood thriller than reality. Courtney, a glamorous OnlyFans model with over 2 million followers, was accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend, Christian, a young crypto trader, inside their luxury Miami condo. What seemed like a picture-perfect life unraveled into a toxic mix of love, jealousy, and violence—ending in tragedy. Shockingly, Courtney’s parents were also arrested, accused of

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