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Murder: True Crime Stories

On Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy explores the depths of history"s most notorious murders, like you"ve never heard before. Go beyond the crime scene as we search for the real story, and focus on the people impacted the most. Whether or not the case is solved, you"ll come away with an understanding of why these stories need to be told. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for a deep dive into a solved or unsolved murder, with Friday episodes covering mysterious cases that still haunt us

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39:25

UNSOLVED: The Federal Prosecutor Murder 2

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2026/01/15

In the aftermath of Tom Wales’s murder, investigators faced a troubling reality: the killing of a federal prosecutor just weeks after 9/11 risked being lost in the chaos of a nation at war. In Part 2, Murder: True Crime Stories follows the decades-long investigation marked by missed opportunities, unreliable informants, anonymous confessions, and a single suspect who remained just beyond the reach of prosecution. As the FBI pursues theories involving revenge, contract killers, and organized crime,

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38:02

UNSOLVED: The Federal Prosecutor Murder 1

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2026/01/13

Assistant U.S. Attorney Tom Wales dedicated his life to public service, integrity, and the belief that the law should protect everyone equally. But in October 2001, his commitment to justice may have made him a target. In Part 1, Murder: True Crime Stories traces Tom’s journey from an ambitious law student to a respected federal prosecutor and outspoken gun-control advocate in Seattle. As his influence grew, so did the list of people who resented him. The episode walks through Tom’s final months,

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42:46

SOLVED: The Idaho College Murders 2

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2026/01/08

In the gripping conclusion of this two-part series, Murder: True Crime Stories follows the intense investigation that led authorities from scattered surveillance footage and a single DNA trace on a knife sheath to an unexpected suspect: criminology PhD student Bryan Kohberger. Carter Roy breaks down how digital forensics, cell-phone data, and genetic genealogy converged to identify the killer—and how families, investigators, and an entire community sought justice in the aftermath. Even with a guilty

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34:02

SOLVED: The Idaho College Murders 1

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2026/01/06

In November 2022, four University of Idaho students—Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—returned home from a night out in their small college town, unaware that a killer was already watching. In this emotional first episode, Murder: True Crime Stories introduces the vibrant young lives at the heart of the tragedy and follows their final hours inside the now-infamous King Road house. Through detailed timelines, eyewitness accounts, and early clues—including a mysterious

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71:44

Crime House Best of 2025 - MISSING: The Martin Family...

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2026/01/03

Happy New Year! This year across Crime House, we released over 600 episodes. While we are proud of all of them, one episode rose above the rest and was voted on as Crime House’s Best Episode of 2025.It’s the case of the missing Martin Family, from Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore. This episode takes us back to December 1958. The Martin Family was as picture-perfect as they come during the holidays: Santa suits, candy canes, Christmas cards. And then… they vanished without a trace. In

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38:07

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The New Year's Murders 2 with...

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2026/01/01

The investigation into the disappearance of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart intensifies in this second episode, following detectives as they seize on 26-year-old Scott Watson as their primary suspect despite mismatched witness descriptions, a missing boat, and no bodies ever found. Carter and Vanessa examine the controversial forensic hair evidence, disputed scratch marks, shifting witness identifications, jailhouse informants, and the prosecution’s improvised “two-trip theory,” all of which led to

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39:38

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The New Year's Murders 1 with...

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/12/30

In the first episode of this New Year’s two-part special, Murder: True Crime Stories retraces the final hours of 17-year-old Olivia Hope and 21-year-old Ben Smart, who rang in 1998 at a massive party at New Zealand’s Furneaux Lodge before mysteriously vanishing. Through eyewitness accounts, detailed timelines, and growing concerns from loved ones, Carter Roy and guest host Vanessa Richardson unravel the pair’s movements that night—from youthful excitement and romantic sparks to a fateful ride on a

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37:38

BEST OF 2025: The Pickaxe Murders 2

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/12/25

Merry Christmas! As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to bring you even more fascinating cases and gripping investigations. More importantly, we'd like to thank you for listening, and making 2025 an unforgettable year, your support and curiosity keep us coming back week after week. Please enjoy Carter's Best of 2025 selection, The Pickaxe Murders, and be sure to tune in next week for a special episode. When 27-year-old Jerry Dean and 32-year-old Deborah Thornton were found dead in Houston,

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34:43

BEST OF 2025: The Pickaxe Murders 1

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/12/23

Merry Christmas! As we look ahead to 2026, we’re excited to bring you even more fascinating cases and gripping investigations. More importantly, we'd like to thank you for listening, and making 2025 an unforgettable year, your support and curiosity keep us coming back week after week. Please enjoy Carter's Best of 2025 selection, The Pickaxe Murders, and be sure to tune in next week for a special episode. In 1983, 27-year-old Jerry Dean was newly single and looking for a little fun. When he

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40:24

A Crime House Holiday Episode - MURDERED: Mary Ann...

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/12/22

Happy Holidays! Because you are part of the Crime House community, we’re treating you to a bonus holiday episode from our very own team — the same creators behind the show you’re listening to now. This time, we’re showcasing a special holiday episode from our show, Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore. Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to

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39:01

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The Santa Claus Massacre 2

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/12/18

On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family gathered at their home in Covina, California, for their annual holiday celebration. Laughter, food, and music filled the night—until a man dressed as Santa Claus knocked on their door. In Part 2 of The Santa Claus Massacre, Carter Roy reveals the shocking and tragic events that unfolded that night, when 45-year-old Bruce Pardo—Sylvia Ortega’s embittered ex-husband—turned holiday cheer into unimaginable horror. What began as a festive family gathering ended in

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40:54

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The Santa Claus Massacre 1

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/12/16

Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year — but for Bruce Pardo, the holidays brought something far darker. After losing his marriage, his family, and even his dog, Bruce’s bitterness turned deadly. In this first part of our Christmas Crime Special, we meet the Ortega family — a loving, tight-knit clan from Covina, California. When Sylvia Ortega met Bruce, she believed she’d finally found her happily ever after. But behind Bruce’s charming smile was a trail of deceit, neglect,

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37:53

UNSOLVED: The School Gym Murder 2

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/12/11

After years of unanswered questions, Kendrick Johnson’s family finally convinced federal investigators to reopen the case. But what they uncovered only deepened the mystery. From missing organs and altered surveillance footage to high-profile lawsuits and allegations of FBI corruption, the fight for justice became bigger than anyone imagined. In Part 2, Carter Roy unravels the complex web of investigations, legal battles, and conspiracies surrounding Kendrick’s death — and the Johnson family’s

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41:17

UNSOLVED: The School Gym Murder 1

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/12/09

When 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson failed to come home from school in Valdosta, Georgia, his family’s world was turned upside down. The next morning, Kendrick’s body was discovered inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School. Authorities ruled his death a freak accident — but his family refused to believe it. In the first of this two-part investigation, host Carter Roy takes you inside the case that shocked the nation. From the mysterious discovery of Kendrick’s body to conflicting autopsies,

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49:34

UNSOLVED: The Murder of John O'Keefe 2 with Katie Ring

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/12/04

As the trial of Karen Read unfolds, the small town of Canton, Massachusetts, explodes into chaos. Online crusaders, corrupt investigators, and accusations of a police cover-up blur the line between truth and conspiracy. From courtroom twists to viral movements and a verdict that shocks the nation, this episode exposes how loyalty, power, and social media collided to rewrite a murder case in real time.Listen to Crime House Daily with Katie Ring wherever you get your podcasts:

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50:15

UNSOLVED: The Murder of John O'Keefe 1 with Katie Ring

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/12/02

When Boston police officer John O’Keefe is found dead in the snow outside a fellow officer’s home, his girlfriend, Karen Read, becomes the prime suspect. Investigators claim she hit him with her car while driving drunk — but as the case unfolds, it becomes clear something much darker might be hiding behind the badge. In this first episode, we explore John and Karen’s relationship, the night of the tragedy, and the investigation that would divide an entire community.Listen to Crime House Daily with

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58:39

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Thanksgiving Murders Pt. 2

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/11/27

The holiday of gratitude turns to horror once again.In this second installment, Killer Minds explores two shocking cases: a deadly family feud in Oakland that ends with a Thanksgiving Day hostage crisis and triple homicide, and the terrifying story of Joel Michael Guy Jr., who meticulously plotted to kill and dismember his parents for their life insurance. Through these cases, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels unravel what drives ordinary people to commit the unthinkable — when

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58:11

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Thanksgiving Murders Pt. 1

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/11/25

Thanksgiving is meant for gratitude — but sometimes, it brings out the darkest parts of the human mind.In this chilling special, the Killer Minds team, joined by Murder: True Crime Stories host Carter Roy, examines two Thanksgiving tragedies: the 2009 Merhige family massacre, when a Florida man opened fire on his relatives after years of mental decline and resentment, and the gruesome murder of Bill Nelson by his wife, Omaima, whose fairytale romance turned into one of California’s most shocking

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41:33

SOLVED: Mystery in Myrtle Beach 2

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/11/20

When Heather Elvis’s car was discovered abandoned near a remote boat landing, the quiet town of Myrtle Beach erupted in fear — and suspicion. Investigators quickly zeroed in on Sidney and Tammy Moorer, a married couple whose twisted jealousy and manipulation stunned the nation.With no body, no confession, and only a web of circumstantial evidence, prosecutors faced an uphill battle to prove what really happened to Heather. This episode follows the gripping investigation, the explosive courtroom

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35:26

SOLVED: Mystery in Myrtle Beach 1

Murder: True Crime Stories ·

2025/11/18

In December 2013, 20-year-old Heather Elvis vanished from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — leaving behind her car, her phone, and a trail of unanswered questions.Before she disappeared, Heather was caught in a dangerous affair with 37-year-old Sidney Moorer, a married man who promised her love but brought chaos instead. When Sidney’s wife, Tammy, found out, her fury turned Heather’s life into a nightmare. This episode traces Heather’s journey from a hopeful young woman to the center of one of South

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