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True Crime Recaps

Amy Townsend, Chris Nathan

All the crime in half the time!® Because you"ve got a lot of mysteries to solve. Subscribe so you never miss a recap with Chris Nathan and Amy Townsend. Watch video episodes three times a week @truecrimerecaps on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat.

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00:10:48

DNA Solves the 23-Year Murder of Leslie Preer

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2025/08/26

For 23 years, the brutal murder of 49-year-old Leslie Preer haunted her family and baffled investigators. Found strangled and beaten inside her Maryland home, suspicion initially fell on her husband as the case went cold.The truth was far closer to home. Leslie’s killer was Eugene Gligor, her daughter’s former high school boyfriend who was once welcomed as family. For decades he built a successful life while the crime remained unsolved.In 2022, forensic genealogy and a discarded water bottle finally

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00:09:10

She Outsmarted a Serial Killer at 15

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2025/08/23

At just 15 years old, Kara Robinson was abducted at gunpoint and locked in a container by Richard Marc Evonitz — a predator hiding in plain sight. But instead of becoming his next victim, Kara outsmarted him. She memorized every detail, waited for the perfect moment, and made a daring escape.Her bravery didn’t just save her own life — it exposed Evonitz as the man behind three cold-case murders and brought long-awaited justice to grieving families.In this episode, True Crime Recaps unpacks Kara’s

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00:23:57

Beaten With a Bat: Did Jason Corbett’s Killers Walk...

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2025/08/21

Jason Corbett was found beaten to death in his North Carolina home — struck with a baseball bat and a brick. His wife, Molly Martens, and her father, a retired FBI agent, swore it was self-defense. But investigators said the crime scene told a different story: delayed 911 calls, staged details, and a victim who never stood a chance.Both were convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to decades in prison. But after years of appeals, their convictions were overturned. In 2023, they struck a plea

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00:05:57

Honor Killing Trial: Parents Walk Free After Bus Stop...

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2025/08/19

In October 2024, 17-year-old Fatima Ali was attacked at her Washington bus stop in what prosecutors called an attempted honor killing. Fatima testified that her father, Ihsan, choked her until she blacked out—while her mother, Zahraa, allegedly joined in. Only a U.S. Army veteran’s quick action stopped the assault.But before trial, the judge barred the jury from hearing about past threats, abuse, or the alleged motive. With key context off the table, jurors saw only the attack—not the bigger

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00:16:39

The Carnival Mystery: Did Michelle Lodzinski Kill Her...

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2025/08/16

In 1991, a New Jersey carnival ended in heartbreak. Five-year-old Timothy Wiltsey vanished while in the care of his mother, Michelle Lodzinski. Her shifting stories only deepened suspicion, first claiming he was kidnapped, then offering other versions of events. A year later, his remains were found near her workplace.Decades passed before Michelle was convicted of murder, only for the state’s Supreme Court to overturn it, erasing the verdict forever. With double jeopardy protecting her, she will

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00:06:51

Child’s Snow Day Turns to Murder Over a Video Game

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2025/08/14

In 1989, a friendly snow day turned into a tragedy. Seven-year-old Jessica Carr had just beaten her 9-year-old neighbor, Cameron Kocher, at Nintendo. Hours later, he shot her in the back while she rode a snowmobile—then calmly returned to his video game.Charged with murder but sentenced to probation, Cameron walked away without a criminal record. Should a child who kills ever walk free? This case forces us to confront the uncomfortable intersection of youth, violence, and justice.Follow True Crime

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00:13:15

Dinner, Drinks… and a Kill Room

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2025/08/12

Sade Robinson was just 19—bright, kind, and ready for a simple first date. But prosecutors say Maxwell Anderson had been preparing something far darker: a “kill room” set up weeks in advance. That night, she never made it home.What followed was a search that gripped the community and a trial that revealed chilling details of premeditation, brutality, and unanswered questions. Was this his first time—or just the first time he got caught?Follow True Crime Recaps for the real stories that prove

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00:04:47

Murder Below Deck: The Superyacht Killing of Paige Bell

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2025/08/09

20-year-old Paige Bell was found murdered in the engine room of a $140,000-a-week superyacht. The man accused? The same crew member she’d previously reported for harassment.As investigators piece together what happened aboard the Far From It, the yachting world is asking hard questions: Why wasn’t he fired? Where were the safeguards? And how did a dream job in paradise become a crime scene?Former crewmates are demanding accountability—and change. Paige wanted to be a doctor. Instead, she became a

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00:14:03

A Death Trap by Design: The Titan Sub Tragedy

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2025/08/07

Five men boarded the Titan sub for a once-in-a-lifetime dive to the Titanic. Hours later, the vessel imploded, killing everyone aboard. But this wasn’t a freak accident—it was a tragedy years in the making.OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush ignored warnings, dismissed engineers, and used experimental materials unfit for deep-sea pressure. Now, investigations reveal a toxic safety culture, reckless decision-making, and an obsession with pushing limits—no matter the cost.Was the Titan doomed from the

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00:18:00

Alivea Goncalves vs. Bryan Kohberger: A Cold,...

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2025/08/05

Alivea Goncalves didn’t cry. She didn’t scream. She walked into that courtroom and delivered a tactical takedown of her sister’s killer, Bryan Kohberger.Using his own words, research, and obsessions against him, Alivea gave a statement designed to cut deeper than any sentence ever could. From the mystery of the second weapon to his obsessive behaviors, she struck every psychological nerve.Did her words give him the punishment he never saw coming?Follow True Crime Recaps for more of the most

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00:11:41

Amy Bishop: Professor Turned Killer After Tenure Denial

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2025/08/02

Amy Bishop walked into a University of Alabama faculty meeting with a gun—and opened fire. Three professors were killed, three others injured. And it only ended when her weapon jammed.But this wasn’t her first act of violence. Years earlier, Bishop shot and killed her own brother—yet never faced charges. She was even linked to a mail bomb case. Despite clear warning signs, she built a career as a Harvard-educated professor and mother of four. Until she snapped, again.Did the system ignore the red

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00:09:26

Arkansas Nightmare: “Devil in the Ozarks” Grant...

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2025/07/31

UPDATE: Grant Hardin—the former police chief known as the “Devil in the Ozarks”—has been found. After escaping Calico Rock prison in a fake guard uniform and vanishing for nearly two weeks, he was caught just 1.5 miles from where he walked free. He’s now headed to a supermax facility.Before he was recaptured, Hardin’s escape left Arkansas authorities scrambling. Once trusted as the town’s top cop, his DNA later linked him to a decades-old cold case and exposed him as a killer hiding in plain

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00:09:04

Barry Morphew Re-Arrested: Suzanne Morphew Murder...

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2025/07/29

In a stunning twist, Barry Morphew has been re-arrested for the 2020 murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. With her remains now found and forensic evidence pointing to a rare animal sedative in her system, prosecutors believe they finally have the case to go to trial. From deleted messages to a staged crime scene and disturbing new surveillance, this episode unpacks the chilling new indictment.Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly deep dives into breaking and infamous true crime stories.

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8:45

Creepy Searches, Bikini Pics, and Bundy Fantasies:...

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2025/06/25

New evidence. Creepy search history. A thumbs-up selfie taken just hours after four students were killed. And a major Dateline leak that could shake the entire trial. Sources say Bryan Kohberger was circling the King Road house long before the murders. He’d been there 23 times. And the night of the attack? He allegedly left behind a bloody chair print — and a Ka-Bar knife sheath. Investigators say he called his dad’s number three times that morning. He also searched for knife sheaths… after ...

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12:24

A Chemical Betrayal: Marie Robards Poisoned Her...

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2025/06/04

Marie Robards was a teenage girl dealing with family tension and feeling trapped. After learning her mother was staying with her unfaithful stepdad and being sent to live with her biological father, Marie planned to escape this ordeal by poisoning him. She stole barium acetate from her chemistry class and mixed it into her dad's dinner to get her freedom back. He dies in agony, and in his funeral, Marie learns that her mom was planning to leave her stepdad anyway. Meaning she would have been...

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4:13

10-Year-Old Gets Crushed to Death After His 340-Pound...

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2025/05/28

10-year-old Dakota Stevens tragically died after his 340-pound foster mother, Jennifer Wilson, sat on him for five minutes. Dakota had run to a neighbor’s house seeking help after alleged abuse. Instead of helping, Wilson dragged him back and sat on his head and neck, ignoring his desperate cries for air. Ring camera footage showed the chilling moment, with Dakota's screams fading until he stopped moving. Wilson didn’t realize something was wrong until it was too late. Dakota was placed on l...

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16:45

A Conviction in Doubt: Was the Nation's Oldest Cold...

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2025/05/21

Maria Ridulph was a young girl out enjoying the winter with a friend when she suddenly disappeared. On December 3, 1957, Maria was last seen playing near her home in Sycamore, Illinois, when a man offered her a ride. She never returned. Years passed, and her case went cold until 1994 when new leads emerged. John Tessier, aka Jack McCullough, a man with ties to the area, was arrested after DNA evidence and new testimonies pointed to him. He had been living under a different name for years, hi...

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5:46

Man Found Suffocated With His Head Wrapped in Plastic...

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2025/05/14

In April 2023, 56-year-old Michael Dale paid over $11,000 to spend the night with OnlyFans model Michaela Rylaarsdam. Hours later, he was found with his entire head wrapped in plastic and duct tape, and women’s shoes glued to his feet. Michaela told police it was consensual BDSM gone wrong. But investigators found videos on her phone showing Dale struggling to breathe—footage she allegedly recorded for her subscribers. She was charged with murder in 2025. Prosecutors say he was too drunk to...

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10:02

Her Kidnappers Sent Anabel Segura’s Family on a Cruel...

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2025/05/07

In 1993, 22-year-old Anabel Segura was kidnapped while jogging in Madrid's La Moraleja neighborhood. Her family and the police spent almost three years looking for her after her kidnappers made them believe she was still alive. A clue in a ransom tape led the police to identify and arrest the kidnappers after realizing Anabel was long gone. The kidnappers were sentenced to lengthy prison terms, but only served a fraction of their sentences before being released. Anabel’s story left a ...

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10:19

Nicole van den Hurk’s Stepbrother Falsely Confessed...

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2025/04/30

In 1995, 15-year-old Nicole van den Hurk disappeared on her way to work in the Netherlands. Weeks later, she was found dead in the woods—but despite multiple leads, no arrests were made, and the case went cold. Sixteen years later, her stepbrother Andy made a shocking move: he falsely confessed to the crime. His goal? To force police to reopen the case and test for DNA. Andy’s confession helped break the case open, and new evidence pointed to Jos de G., a man with a criminal record. He was ...

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