x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Nightwatch Files

Covering solved cases only, Nightwatch Files is a podcast that delves deep into some of the most intriguing, mysterious, and chilling true crime stories from around the world. With its meticulous research and straightforward storytelling with a single host, the show presents each case with precision and respect, avoiding unnecessary banter or speculation. Nightwatch Files allows the facts to take center stage, unraveling complex investigations, unsolved mysteries, and infamous crimes with clarity

true crime documentary

All Episodes

94:43

#43: Murder at Villa Madeira - The Scandalous Case of...

Nightwatch Files ·

2026/04/12

Passion, jealousy, betrayal, and a confession that only deepened the mystery.In the spring of 1935, a quiet seaside home in Bournemouth, England became the center of one of the most sensational murder cases of the twentieth century. Francis Rattenbury — the celebrated architect behind British Columbia's Parliament Buildings and Victoria's iconic Empress Hotel — was found slumped in his armchair, his skull shattered by a wooden mallet. He died four days later.His wife Alma didn't run. She didn't

en

94:35

#42: The Doomsday Murders (Part 2/2)

Nightwatch Files ·

2026/03/30

On the morning of June 9, 2020, nearly 100 law enforcement officers descended on a quiet property in Salem, Idaho. Five cadaver dogs swept the yard. The FBI set up a mobile command center the size of a bus. And a man named Chad Daybell sat in his SUV in the driveway — and watched.What investigators found that day would bring a years-long nightmare into devastating focus and behind it all, a story of religious extremism, doomsday prophecy, and a marriage built on obsession and deceit.Become a

en

76:41

#41: The Doomsday Murders (Part 1/2)

Nightwatch Files ·

2026/03/22

In the summer of 2019, a devoted father in Gilbert, Arizona begins to notice that something is deeply, disturbingly wrong with his wife. What starts as a slow drift toward fringe religious beliefs has quietly escalated into something far more alarming — and the people closest to her are only beginning to understand the extent of it.As her husband desperately searches for someone, anyone, who can help, a shadowy figure in Idaho is whispering in her ear, reshaping her reality, and making plans of his

en

110:56

#40: 1122 King Road - The True Story Of The Idaho...

Nightwatch Files ·

2026/03/08

On the night of November 12th, 2022, four University of Idaho seniors went out into the small college town they called home — and never came back. By the following afternoon, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin had been stabbed to death in their beds, in a rental house just off campus, while two of their roommates slept undisturbed on the floor below.The killer left no weapon. No fingerprints. No witnesses. He was inside the house for approximately fifteen minutes, and

en

93:21

#39: Silicon Valley’s Dark Mirror - The Death of a...

Nightwatch Files ·

2026/02/15

In the early hours of April 4, 2023, the visionary behind the modern mobile economy staggered down a desolate San Francisco street, clutching his chest and pleading with a 911 operator for his life. Bob Lee, the man known to the tech world as "Crazy Bob," had survived the cutthroat boardrooms of Google and Square, but he would not survive the 400 block of Main Street.This episode traces the ascent of a generational talent—from his roots in St. Louis and his legendary "Code Red" worm fix to the

en

98:50

#38: The Privilege of Pain: From Mormon Mommy Vlogger...

Nightwatch Files ·

2026/02/08

A high-definition window into a life of absolute order was broadcast to millions, presenting a vision of modern parenting that many sought to emulate. This digital storefront sold a brand of intentional living where every movement was tracked and every child followed a clockwork routine. While the daily uploads showcased a picture of stability, the internal dynamics of the household were undergoing a cold transformation.The 6:30 a.m. rehearsals and rigid preparation cycles provided the foundation

en

116:38

#37: City Under Siege - The Search for The Phoenix...

Nightwatch Files ·

2026/01/31

Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence against humans and animals.Between May 2005 and August 2006, Phoenix, Arizona lived in fear as two men in a silver Toyota Camry hunted victims at random. They killed eight people and countless animals in what they called "Random Recreational Violence"—shooting pedestrians, bicyclists, homeless men, dogs, and horses across the metropolitan area.The breakthrough came from an unlikely source: Detective Cliff Jewell, known as the "pet

en

116:00

#36: The 1980s Burger King Shooting of Marie Grossman

Nightwatch Files ·

2026/01/25

In 1987, Marie Grossman was the embodiment of the American dream: a trailblazing attorney, a devoted mother, and a woman who had meticulously built a life of stability and purpose. But on a foggy December evening, a routine stop for fast food on her way to her son's wrestling match placed her directly in the path of two men with a loaded revolver and a terrifying history of "asset card" abductions.This episode explores the intersection of two vastly different lives—a high-achieving professional and

en

96:15

Bonus: The Mother Who Hunted a Deadly Cartel in...

Nightwatch Files ·

2026/01/10

When her daughter was kidnapped by the notorious Zeta cartel, Mexican mother Miriam Rodríguez embarked on a relentless quest for justice. Armed with disguises, determination, and unwavering courage, she tracked down those responsible, confronting one of Mexico's most dangerous criminal organizations.This episode delves into Miriam's extraordinary journey, following her transformation from caring mother to fearless vigilante.Join us as we explore the true story of Miriam Rodríguez, a tale of love,

en

3:59

A quick note from the host with some news about the...

Nightwatch Files ·

2026/01/07

A quick note from the host with some news about the show. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nightwatch-files--6484889/support.SUPPORT THE SHOW & LISTEN AD-FREEJoin our Patreon and unlock ad-free episodes directly in Apple Podcasts or Spotify after you connect your Patreon account. You can also join the Supporters Club for an ad-free experience.Both go for just $3/month, sign up from the links below.Ad-Free EpisodesPatreon: patreon.com/NightwatchFilesApple

en

106:50

#35: Bonnie and Clyde - The Unglamorous Truth Behind...

Nightwatch Files ·

2025/12/21

In the depths of the Great Depression, two young people from the West Dallas slums began a crime spree that would captivate a desperate nation. Bonnie Parker was a nineteen-year-old waitress with dreams of becoming a poet. Clyde Barrow was a twenty-one-year-old car thief who had just emerged from one of Texas's most brutal prison farms.What started as petty theft in 1930 escalated into a two-year rampage of bank robberies, kidnappings, and violence that spanned five states. As bodies accumulated and

en

115:30

#34: The Slenderman Case - A Dark Side of Creepypasta

Nightwatch Files ·

2025/12/14

On May 31, 2014, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a twelve-year-old girl was found lying on a trail, bleeding from nineteen stab wounds. She told the cyclist who discovered her that her two best friends had lured her into the woods and attacked her. When asked why, the girls gave an explanation that seemed impossible: they said they had done it for Slenderman—a fictional character created on an internet forum years earlier.This is the story of Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, two children who became convinced

en

106:55

#33: Murder in Belle Haven - Who Killed Martha Moxley?

Nightwatch Files ·

2025/12/06

On Halloween morning in 1975, fifteen-year-old Martha Moxley was found dead beneath a tree in her family's yard in Belle Haven, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Greenwich, Connecticut. She had been beaten to death with a golf club the night before, just hours after participating in harmless Mischief Night pranks with friends.The murder weapon was traced to a set of clubs belonging to a wealthy neighboring family with connections to American political royalty. Multiple witnesses placed

en

77:35

#32: The Wallace Case - Britain's Impossible Murder

Nightwatch Files ·

2025/11/23

On a cold January night in 1931, William Herbert Wallace returned to his Liverpool home to find his wife Julia brutally murdered in their parlor. The investigation seemed straightforward at first—a mysterious phone call had lured Wallace across town while the killer struck. But as police dug deeper, they uncovered a web of contradictions that would make this case one of the most controversial in British legal history.Was Wallace a devoted husband caught in an elaborate trap, or a calculating killer

en

73:22

#31: The Many Lives of Lori Erica Kennedy

Nightwatch Files ·

2025/11/15

On Christmas Eve morning, 2010, a family in East Texas makes a devastating discovery in their driveway. But the tragedy is only the beginning.When relatives search the deceased woman's home days later, they find a locked strongbox hidden at the bottom of a craft supplies container. Inside are documents, photographs, and cryptic scraps of paper.What follows is a years-long investigation involving a determined federal agent, cutting-edge forensic science, and thousands of amateur detectives on the

en

94:20

#30: Justice For Bonnie 17 Years Later

Nightwatch Files ·

2025/11/09

On September 28, 1994, eighteen-year-old Bonnie Craig disappeared while walking to catch the bus to her classes at the University of Alaska Anchorage. That afternoon, her body was discovered floating in the water at McHugh Creek. Alaska State Troopers initially ruled her death a hiking accident, but her mother Karen knew immediately—this was murder.When Karen received the devastating phone call at 3 AM while on a boat in Florida, more than 3,000 miles from home, she demanded answers. Despite

en

51:39

#29: The Man Named John

Nightwatch Files ·

2025/10/18

Security cameras capture a silver vehicle following a woman from a church parking lot, maintaining a careful distance. Seventeen seconds after she leaves, the car pulls out behind her. When she arrives home and opens her garage door, what unfolds in those next moments will nearly cost her everything.What investigators will later uncover is a plot involving multiple criminals, millions in embezzled money, and someone determined to make her death look like an accident. But as detectives trace prepaid

en

56:03

#28: The Woman They Could Not Silence

Nightwatch Files ·

2025/10/11

A brilliant young woman becomes the principal of a prestigious school by age nineteen. Her crime? Using her mind too well.When she dares to challenge her husband's authority in public, voicing opinions that contradict his teachings, he finds a legal solution to silence her permanently. In 1860s America, disagreeing with your husband could be diagnosed as insanity. No trial was required. No defense was permitted. A signature was all it took.Locked away in an asylum, she discovers she's far from

en

1:36

Harper has a brief update for listeners.

Nightwatch Files ·

2025/10/08

A quick note from the host with some news about the show.LISTEN AD-FREE - https://patreon.com/NightwatchFiles www.nightwatchfiles.com

en

66:38

#27: Death in Central Park

Nightwatch Files ·

2025/10/04

It started as a typical summer night at an Upper East Side bar. By morning, one teenager would be dead and another would be under arrest.The case would become a media sensation, sparking fierce debates about wealth, privilege, and justice. It would expose the dark underbelly of Manhattan's prep school scene. And it would introduce a controversial legal defense that would divide a city and change the conversation about violence forever.But what actually happened between the bar and the crime scene

en

54 results

Similar Podcasts

Australian True Crime

Bravecasting

True Crime Podcast 2026 - Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

True Crime Podcast 2026

Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast

Jay Nicoll

The Conspiracy Files

Bloody FM

Crime at Bedtime

Jack Laurence