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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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36:43

Neil Howard: Murder in Troy, Illinois – The Mother’s...

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2025/10/25

“A shocking family murder in Troy, Illinois. When Neil Howard dialed 911, no one imagined the true horror waiting in his mother’s basement.”

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30:22

Suzane von Richthofen: Brazil’s Most Infamous Family...

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2025/10/24

In 2002, Brazil was shaken by a crime so chilling it defied belief — the brutal murder of Manfred and Marísia von Richthofen by their own daughter, Suzane. Born into privilege, Suzane appeared to have it all — wealth, education, and a promising future — until she met Daniel Cravinhos, a young man from a very different world. Together, they plotted a cold-blooded massacre, silencing the very people who raised her. What began as teenage rebellion spiraled into one of the most haunting family murders

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29:43

The Hart Family Tragedy

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2025/10/21

They looked like the perfect family — two smiling moms and six adopted children who became social media darlings. Their photos of love, unity, and peace inspired millions. But behind those viral posts lay a chilling secret that would end in one of the most shocking murder-suicides in modern American history. This is the story of Jennifer and Sarah Hart, the “Hart Tribe,” and how a family that symbolized hope became a nightmare hidden in plain sight.In this episode, you’ll learn how the cracks in the

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29:27

Timothy Jones Jr: The Family Slayer

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2025/10/21

On August 28, 2014, the peaceful atmosphere in Lexington County, South Carolina, turned into a nightmare. Five children who should have been at home were found dead at the hands of their own biological father—Timothy Jones Jr. This case shook America not only because of the number of victims but also because of the brutal and premeditated manner in which the perpetrator acted. From Walmart receipts, cold confessions, to DNA evidence inside the car, every detail reveals the dark side of a father who

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32:09

What Happened to Mike Manshalt: Malta’s Dark Secret

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2025/10/18

A 17-year-old teenager named Mike Manshalt went on vacation to Malta in 2016—and never returned. When his body was found at the bottom of a cliff eight days later, he weighed only 16 kilograms and almost all of his internal organs were missing. But most disturbingly, there were no signs of cuts or animal bites. This case shook Germany and Malta, not only because of his mysterious death, but also due to the disappearance of evidence, official lies, and allegations of a cover-up by authorities.In this

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30:23

Jason & Michael: The Vanished Truth

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2025/10/18

Two young men, Jason Gailhouse and Michael Wachholtz, disappeared without a trace from the LGBTQ+ community in Tampa in 2003. What appeared to be a routine missing persons case soon turned into a horrific tale of torture, manipulation, and brutal murder committed by Steven Lorenzo—a man who hid his dark side behind his normal life as a small businessman. Along with his partner, Scott Schwikert, Lorenzo lured his victims through online BDSM-themed relationships that eventually turned into deadly

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29:24

Surviving BTK: The Otero Nightmare

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2025/10/14

On the cold morning of January 15, 1974, the life of the Otero family in Wichita, Kansas, ended in the most horrific way imaginable. A seemingly ordinary man—a loving husband, father of two children, and exemplary church member—turned out to be a monster who would later be known to the world as BTK: Bind, Torture, Kill. His real name, Dennis Rader, hid a dark obsession with power, control, and human suffering. From the brutal murder of the Otero family to his psychopathic games with law enforcement

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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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