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40:16

Christopher Potts & David Burgert

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2025/11/27

In this episode, we dive into two of the most dramatic fugitive chases in America. The first case is Christopher Potts, a wealthy young man who drove drunk and caused a fatal crash on Interstate 275 in 2012, killing his childhood friend William Angel before fleeing to Spain. Unique details—such as how Potts managed to remove his electronic monitoring bracelet during a doctor’s visit, and his arrest at a bus station in Almería by Interpol—make this case a real study of loopholes in the legal

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39:16

The Predator Behind the Disappearances of Two Young...

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2025/11/26

On December 29, 2017. Two plumbers in Oshawa, Ontario make a horrifying discovery in a clogged drain—human remains. When police knock on the basement apartment door, the man who answers immediately confesses: "It's a body. The rest of her is in my freezer."Inside Adam Strong's apartment, investigators find the dismembered remains of 18-year-old Rori Hache. But that's not all. Hidden in his apartment is evidence of another murder—19-year-old Kandis Fitzpatrick, missing since 2008. For nearly a

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44:36

The Narcy Novack Case

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2025/11/23

The murder case of hotel heir Ben Novack Jr. is one of the most shocking stories of greed, sex, and betrayal in America's wealthy elite. Found bound and beaten to death in a New York hotel in 2009—just months after his mother Bernice was also murdered—Ben’s death unraveled a dark conspiracy led by his own wife, Narcy Novack. With motives rooted in financial desperation, sexual secrets, and a prenup that left her only $65,000 in a divorce, Narcy allegedly recruited her brother Cristobal and hitman

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43:03

How a Pastor Killed Marla Tabb

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2025/11/22

This episode reveals the shocking case of the murder of Marla Tabb, the wife of a pastor, in the small town of Troop, Texas, in the summer of 2002. Marla and her husband, Pastor Michael Tabb, appeared to be the ideal couple, but their facade of perfection was shattered when Michael found Marla beaten to death in their bedroom. The initial investigation focused on robbery, but a unique fact was revealed: Marla's jewelry box was not missing, suggesting a much more personal motive for the murder. In

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44:50

The Mystery of Angela's Disappearance in Alaska

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2025/11/21

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Mike and Angela Dixiano in Anchorage, Alaska, who seemed to live a luxurious life with a big house, fancy cars, and endless parties. However, behind that perfect facade lies a dark secret: Mike, who worked as an addiction counselor, was actually a master con artist who stole millions of dollars from a vulnerable client named Sam, while Angela, a former addict and prostitute, returned to her old ways after discovering her husband's affair and his

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39:30

Blind Love

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2025/11/18

This episode delves into the dramatic true story of Charlotte Lindstrom, a Swedish socialite, and her lover, Stephen Spellaveiro, one of Australia's biggest drug lords. Their story begins with blind love that leads to large-scale criminal operations and a double murder conspiracy.It all started when firefighters accidentally discovered Spellaveiro's clandestine $127 million ecstasy lab. With incriminating evidence—including fingerprints and DNA on Louis Vuitton shoes and gas masks—Spellaveiro was

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19:33

Downfall of a Manchester Gangster: The Blackrod...

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2025/11/16

This is the story of how a six-month police investigation brought down a cocaine empire operating right in the heart of Greater Manchester. It's a tale of three men, fourteen kilograms of cocaine, and the lavish lifestyle that ultimately led to their downfall. This is the case of Keiron Leonard and his gang.

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53:30

Scott–Valardi & Richthofen Murders

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2025/11/16

This episode examines two family murder cases that reveal how greed can destroy multiple generations at once. The first case takes us to Pendleton, South Carolina, on Halloween 2015, when four members of the Scott–Valardi family were found dead. Amy Valardi and her husband, Ross, became the primary suspects, allegedly murdering Amy’s mother, stepfather, biological grandmother, and step-grandmother for money and inheritance after years of financial pressure. With the case still awaiting trial and Amy

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38:02

Arkansas Twin Tragedies

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2025/11/13

This episode reveals two true stories that shook Arkansas in 2025—two different tragedies, yet both born from the darkness of the human soul. First, the Jennings Family Massacre in Bryant, where Jared Mitchell shot and killed his mother, stepfather, and sister in a shocking and brutal attack. Three young children survived to bear silent witness to their family's tragedy. Although Jared had a history of mental illness and had been forcibly hospitalized in the past, these early warnings were ignored,

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45:58

Candyman Murder Case & Klouse Family Massacre

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2025/11/11

This episode explores two family tragedies that shook the world of true crime: Ronald Clark O’Brien, the infamous “Candyman,” who on Halloween 1974 poisoned his own son for insurance money — a case that forever changed the way people view trick-or-treating. Even more shocking: he also gave the poisoned candy to four other children, and his phone call to the insurance company the very next morning became strong proof of his motive. From there, we shift to the 2013 Klouse Family Murders in Alberta,

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47:36

Keely Bunker & The Row Family

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2025/11/09

Two tragedies on two continents, yet they share a similar pattern: trust that turns into unimaginable violence. In 2019, Keely Bunker was found dead after being murdered by her childhood friend, Wesley Street. With over 100 wounds, an alibi that changed four times, and attempts to twist the facts with a “rough sex” defense, this case was not only horrific but also historic. Street's tactics ultimately led to changes in British law, making Keely's legacy a warning to other victims. These manipulative

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73:29

Obsession and Betrayal: Starbucks & Leming

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2025/11/08

Two true stories that reveal the darkest side of love and obsession. In 2011, Channon Starbucks was found dead in Deer Park, Washington, her body arranged in a humiliating manner to divert suspicion. Her ex-husband, Klay Starbucks, attempted to cover up his crime by sending messages from the victim's cell phone and deleting a 14-second recording of the 911 call. However, a small detail—DNA traces under Channon's fingernails—eventually uncovered the lie and revealed the grudge that led to the

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32:10

Beason’s Bloody Secret: The Harris Brothers

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2025/11/06

On a quiet night in September 2009, a family in Beason, Illinois—the G family—was brutally murdered in their own home. Within hours, six lives were shattered, and a young child became the sole surviving witness to the tragedy that shook the entire town. Police discovered a crime scene so gruesome it left even veteran investigators shaken, with evidence pointing to an unexpected suspect: the family’s own son-in-law, Christopher Harris. What appeared to be an ordinary domestic story turned out to hide

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56:42

The Madeleine Case: Missing Evidence & Scandal

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2025/11/04

On the night of May 3, 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann disappeared from her family's vacation apartment in Portugal, sparking a global search fraught with controversy. Her parents, Jerry and Kate McCann, were accused of negligence for leaving Maddie and her twins while they dined nearby—a decision that sparked public outrage. This episode will peel back the layers of the scandal: from Eddie the cadaver dog sniffing out human remains in the apartment room and the family's rental car, to Kate

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59:38

Matthew Ecker’s Bloody Affair

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2025/11/01

In the early hours of December 9, 2022, Matthew Ecker called 911 from the apartment of Alexandra “Alex” Pennig, a nurse he referred to as a friend—but who was actually his secret lover for two years. Matthew, a married man and father of four, insisted that Alex, known for her kind-hearted and caring nature, had taken her own life with his gun. However, Matthew's story began to unravel when detectives arrived: the blood in the bathroom had dried, the gun was too clean, and there was not a single drop

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37:30

The Decker Family Murders: A Father on the Run

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2025/10/30

In this episode, you will learn how a father became a national fugitive, how warning signs were ignored by the courts and the community, and how war trauma and mental illness can lead to unimaginable tragedy. We also discuss the connection between the Decker case and the horrific case of Emanuel Harrow, two tragedies that highlight the darkest side of family and the failure of child protection.

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37:13

The Disappearance of Bart and Christa

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2025/10/28

In this episode, you will learn about the terrible motivation behind this crime—namely, Bart Halderson's attempt to expose Chandler's entire life as a fantasy, from college to his job at American Family Insurance and his dream job at SpaceX. You will also learn about the crucial role played by Chandler's girlfriend, Cat, who unknowingly provided vital clues in the form of Snapchat location data that led police to discover Christa's remains near the Wisconsin River. The Chandler Halderson case is a

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31:42

Dominico Gigante: The Family Executioner

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2025/10/26

On March 1, 2023, the tranquility of the small town of Cocoa, Florida, was shattered by one of the most brutal crimes ever committed in the area. Dominico Claude Gigante, a man with a history of violence and cruelty toward animals, shot and killed four members of his own family—including his 15-year-old daughter, Kiara Turwilliger. That night, two young children witnessed an unimaginable nightmare. From the criminal background to the surveillance footage that revealed everything, this case shows how

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31:00

The Kilamarsh Hammer Murders: Inside Britain’s Family...

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2025/10/26

In this episode, we uncover the horrifying story of Damian Bendal, a man whose calm confession—“I’ve killed four people”—shocked the quiet town of Kilamarsh, England. What began as a small-town romance turned into one of the most disturbing crimes in modern British history. Four innocent lives were taken in one night — Terry Harris, her children John Paul and Lacey, and Lacey’s friend Connie Gent — in an act so brutal that it left investigators and the public in disbelief. The bodycam footage, the

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26:40

The Most INSANE Twist You've Ever Heard !!!...

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2025/10/24

🕯️ Fayetteville, North Carolina. An Air Force captain. A marriage in trouble. A winter night. On December 17, 2000, Captain Marty Theer stopped with his wife after a holiday party. Moments later, gunfire rang out in the parking lot. By dawn, Marty was dead.

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