Episodes
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In this episode, we take a detailed deep dive into one of America’s darkest and most haunting unsolved mysteries: The Villisca Axe Murders. On a quiet night in June of 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca, Iowa, was shaken by the brutal murder of the Moore family and their two young guests. Eight innocent victims, bludgeoned in their sleep with their own axe.
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1. (1:11) “Harvard Morgue Scandal: Former Manager Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Body Parts”
2. (6:06) “Deadly Hit-and-Run Horror: Alabama Man Charged with Killing Woman Using Her Own Car”
3. (9:58) “Florida Man’s Shocking Rampage: Survives Alligator Attack Only to Be Fatally Shot by Police”
4. (15:50) “OnlyFans Model’s Revenge Murder: Coast Guard Veteran Pleads Guilty to Killing Alleged Rapist”
5. (23:35) “Arkansas ‘Pop-Tart’ Abuse Case: Couple Charged with Torturing and Starving Young Girl”
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(0:35) Hawaii Bullying Horror: Teens Arrested After Brutal Attack on Special-Needs Woman Sparks Viral Outrage
(6:17) CEO Murdered in Manhattan: Luigi Mangione’s Trial for Killing UnitedHealthcare Executive Sparks Political Firestorm
(11:42) South Carolina House of Horrors: Infant Rescued, Over 40 Animals Found Amid Shocking Neglect
(18:27) Diddy Trial Bombshells: Cassie’s Emotional Testimony, Kid Cudi’s Car Bombing, and Shocking Allegations
(34:51) Valeria Márquez Livestream Murder: TikTok Influencer Tragically Shot on Camera – Investigation and Theories
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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the haunting disappearance of Kyron Horman, the 7-year-old boy who vanished from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, on June 4, 2010. After posing proudly in front of his science fair project, Kyron seemingly vanished into thin air sparking Oregon’s largest-ever search effort.
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1:09 - Menendez Brothers Resentenced – A Chance at Parole After 35 Years
6:31 - Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial: Shocking Testimony and Bombshell Revelations
15:08 - The Alexander Brothers: Luxury Real Estate Moguls Charged with Sex Trafficking (Including a Minor)
23:21 - Cape Girardeau Tragedy: Cacey Bright Allegedly Shoots Her Adult Daughter with Down Syndrome
32:56 - University of Idaho Murders Case: Bryan Kohberger’s Road to Trial and New Revelations
44:05 - BAD BLOOD: Blake Lively allegedly tried to BLACKMAIL Taylor Swift?!
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Yesterday, we were shown unseen footage of Brian Higgins strolling around the Canton PD an hour or so after Karen Read dropped John O'Keefe off at the house on Fairview Road. The surveillance showed him doing various things like moving vehicles and transfering items from one car to another... but even more curiously, it showed him talking on the phone despite him denying that he made any phone calls that night. So, who was he talking to that late at night? And what were they talking about?....
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In this episode, I recap Days 7–13 of the Karen Read trial, and things got intense. Since it's a lot to cover, here are the timestamps of each day:
Day 7 (1:25) Jen McCabe is still on the stand, cross with Alan Jackson.
Day 8 (9:00) Paramedic, Katie McLaughlin, reveals Karen’s alleged confession at the scene.
Day 9 (30:26) Emotional voicemails and forensic evidence link Karen's SUV to the crime.
Day 10 (38:05) Digital forensics clarify disputed Google search timeline.
Day 11 (49:30) Evidence mishandling creates courtroom confusion.
Day 12 (58:00) Investigator faces tough cross-examination over integrity concerns.
Day 13 (1:12:00) Defense introduces alternative theories, questioning key witnesses and evidence.
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1. 2:00 “Zachary Nehus Arrest: Hot Springs Superintendent’s Husband Faces Child Porn Charges Again”
2. 22:38 “Clark Perry Baldwin Convicted: Serial Killer Truck Driver Finally Found Guilty After 30 Years”
3. 27:00 “Michael Pitt Charged: ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor Faces Serious Sexual Assault and Abuse Allegations”
5. 31:10 “Former WWF Star Michael Droese Arrested in Dark Web Child Porn Sting”
6. 35:42 “Amish Community Shaken: Samuel Hochstetler Charged in Rosanna Kinsinger’s Murder”
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In 1981, Wanda McCoy was brutally murdered in the small town of Grundy, Virginia. Her brother-in-law, Roger Keith Coleman, quickly became the prime suspect. Despite Coleman’s consistent claims of innocence, he was convicted and sentenced to death. This controversial case captured national attention, leading to public campaigns, media coverage, and intense debates about the death penalty and wrongful convictions. In an unprecedented move years after Coleman’s execution, posthumous DNA testing finally revealed the shocking truth. But what does this story tell us about the flaws and strengths in our justice system, our perceptions of guilt and innocence, and the power of persuasive narratives?
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0:45 Deadly Confrontation Over Alleged Assault in Vineland, NJ
5:00 Serial Killer Fears After 8 Bodies Found in New England
15:00 Kansas City Firefighter-Paramedic Stabbed to Death by Ambulance Patient
20:41 Teen Mom Lured to Her Death via Dating App – Florida “Killer Couple” Case
29:00 Missing Missouri Teen Rescued 700 Miles Away in Colorado – Thanks to Instagram
35:40 California Man Predicts His Own Murder on Facebook – And It Comes True
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Recapping the events of April 29th in the Karen Read ReTrial! Jen McCabe takes the stand and Judge Bev issues a stern warning to the Defense regarding their relationship with ARCCA.
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In Day 5, we heard from forensic data analyist and product manager for Cellbrite, Ian Whiffin, regarding the infamous google search, "hos long to die in cold". Then, there was a voir dire for the two ARCCA experts, Daniel Wolfe and Andrew Rentschler. We're still waiting to hear if their testimony, which is CRUCIAL to the defense, will be allowed by Judge Cannone.
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In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most brutal and heartbreaking cases in Kansas history—the Wichita Massacre. Over the course of just six days in December 2000, brothers Reginald and Jonathan Carr left a trail of unimaginable violence across the city of Wichita. Their crimes included robbery, rape, and the cold-blooded execution of five innocent people. But as horrifying as their spree was, this story is also about survival, resilience, and the strength of one woman who lived to tell the tale. We walk through every detail from the Carr brothers’ troubled upbringings to the night that forever changed five families, unpacking the disturbing twists, courtroom drama, and the legacy these crimes left behind.
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In Day 3 of Karen Read’s trial, jurors heard revealing text messages between Karen and John O’Keefe, highlighting tension and insecurity in their relationship. The prosecution presented a controversial clip from a recent interview, where Karen described John’s mother, Peggy, remarking, “It looks like he got hit by a car.” The day wrapped up early due to scheduling conflicts, with the trial set to resume with a visit to the scene where John’s body was discovered.
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The second trial of the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read started this week and I break it down each day for you in 30 minutes or less! If you appreciate this kind of content, please share it with a friend and I would love you forever!
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TIMESTAMPS:
(0:36) Florida State University Shooting: Phoenix Ikner Identified as Shooter in Campus Tragedy
(4:20) Cold Case Solved: Paul Hicks Arrested for Wife Regina Rowe Hicks’ 2001 Murder
(7:15) Bronx Apartment Horror: 4-Year-Old Girl Found Alive with Bodies of Mother and Brother
(9:57) Easter Family Tragedy: Shatice Jackson Charged After Killing Ex-Boyfriend Mickese Bostic
(12:12) Mid-Air Hijacking Foiled: Armed Passenger Takes Down Attacker on Belize Tropic Air Flight
(15:30) El Paso Walmart Shooter Patrick Crusius Sentenced to Life Without Parole
(18:00) California Judge Jeffrey Ferguson Convicted of Murder After Texting Confession
(21:36) Teen Arrested for Poisoning Mother’s Milk with Bleach in Volusia County, Florida
(24:27) Some Good News! : ‘Tornado Tortoise’ Myrtle Returns Home After Mississippi Storms
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The second trial of the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read started yesterday and I break it down for you in 30 minutes or less! If you appreciate this kind of content, please share it with a friend and I would love you forever.
2:50 - The Prosecution’s Opening Statement
6:19 - The Defense’s Opening Statement
15:15 - Facts vs. Speculation
21:35 - What will be different this time?
25:15 - Testimonies from Day 1
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In April 2006, 27-year-old medical student Brian Shaffer walked into a popular college bar in Columbus, Ohio and never walked out. Despite security footage showing him entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona, no camera ever caught him leaving. With no sign of struggle, no use of his bank accounts, and no trace of him anywhere, Brian’s disappearance has baffled investigators for nearly two decades. In this episode, we dig into the eerie timeline, explore the suspicious behavior of those closest to him, and unpack the theories—both logical and bizarre—that still swirl around this case. Did Brian vanish on purpose? Was foul play involved? Or did something unthinkable happen in those final moments? This is one of the most perplexing missing persons cases in modern history...and it’s never been solved.
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The Weekly Docket is a new segment I'm introducing where I discuss some of the top headlines from the week! Let me know what you think!
1:00 Menendez Brothers Update
5:30 Indiana Cold Case, Solved After 50+ Years
8:10 Missing 82-year-old Found Buried in Concrete
11:25 Berlin Doctor Accused of Killing 15 Patients
14:51 Huge Update in the Grant Solomon Story
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I'm interrupting our typical schedule to release an extra episode about this case as it is currently developing in Frisco, TX. Karmelo Anthony, a 17 year old student is accused of stabbing 17 year old Austin Metcalf at a track meet after Karmelo refused to leave the tent where Austin and his teammates were sheltering from the rain. An altercation ensued and Austin ultimately lost his life, bleeding to death in his twin brother's arms. Karmelo and his supporters are claiming that this was in self-defense and a GoFundMe account has raised over $450,000 at the time of this recording in support of him, his family, and his legal fees.
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