Episodes

  • Colby Kansas Murders: A Twisted Love Triangle

    Colby Kansas Murders: A Twisted Love Triangle
    Jul 9 2025
    We provide a chilling true crime narrative from Colby, Kansas, focusing on the May 2015 murder of Wendy Maynard, a well-liked hotel manager. The investigation quickly uncovers a secret, illicit love triangle involving Wendy's son, Jay Keller, and her stepson, Luke Maynard, alongside a third individual, Raymond Pickens. As authorities piece together evidence like deleted digital communications and confessions, the motive for Wendy's murder, and two other related killings, appears to be the teenagers' fear of exposure regarding their hidden sexual relationships. The narrative follows the discovery of the crime, the police investigation, the arrests, and culminates in the trial and sentencing of Jay and Luke, with a concluding look at the aftermath and lasting impact on the small community.
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    46 mins
  • The Librarian, The Lover, and The Lies

    The Librarian, The Lover, and The Lies
    Jul 7 2025
    This document tells the true crime story of Eunice “Nana” McRae, a 72-year-old librarian from Airdrie, Alberta, whose murder in August 2018 uncovered a shocking human trafficking ring. The narrative details how her disappearance led to the discovery of her body buried along a local trail, revealing a complex conspiracy involving her estranged son, her best friend, and a travel agent. Ultimately, the investigation exposed a scheme where elderly white women were sold into sexual slavery in Japan under the guise of "grey-only" tours, culminating in the arrest and conviction of Brenda Liu-Javorsky for Eunice’s murder and her role in the trafficking operation. The source also touches upon the aftermath of the trial and the enduring legacy of Eunice McRae in her community.
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    35 mins
  • The Dana Point Horror: An Obsession Unearthed

    The Dana Point Horror: An Obsession Unearthed
    Jul 5 2025
    We provide details on a true crime case from March 2021 where Sienna Klass and Marla Jensen, a lesbian couple, were found brutally murdered after what was supposed to be a romantic getaway in Dana Point, California. Their bodies, discovered in an abandoned avocado grove, showed signs of ritualistic violence, burning, and possible cannibalism. The investigation quickly uncovered a hidden bunker, shocking GoPro footage, and a series of unusual suspects before ultimately leading to the arrest and conviction of Roman Delacroix, a "post-human performance artist" with disturbing ideologies. The narrative also tracks the lives of other individuals involved in the case, including the victim's ex-girlfriend, Delaney Knox, who was later charged as an accessory, illustrating the lasting impact of this horrific event.
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    42 mins
  • The Rose Petal Murder of Round Rock

    The Rose Petal Murder of Round Rock
    Jul 3 2025
    We chronicle the disturbing true crime case of Kelsey Thomas, an 18-year-old found deceased in her grandfather's bathroom in September 2017. The narrative details Kelsey's life and her discovery of a shocking secret involving her grandfather and his fiancée, leading to her murder. It follows the police investigation, including the identification and questioning of multiple suspects, ultimately revealing a staged crime scene and a hidden video as crucial evidence. The text culminates with the perpetrator's arrest, a high-profile trial, and subsequent sentencing, concluding by describing the aftermath and lasting impact on those involved and the Round Rock community.
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    31 mins
  • The Highway 3 Cooler Murders

    The Highway 3 Cooler Murders
    Jul 1 2025
    This true crime account chronicles the tragic murders of Mason and Layla Reed in Shawnee, Oklahoma, in May 2019. The narrative details how the children, aged 17 and 14, were found deceased in coolers along a highway, having been injected with a paralyzing drug by their drug-addicted mother, Brandi Reed. It explores the complex motivations behind the crime, including Brandi's financial struggles, her volatile relationship with boyfriend Dillon "Dilly" Parks, and his sinister plan to sell the children alive, which seemingly prompted Brandi's desperate act. The text also touches upon a disgraced veterinarian, Harvey Klein, who was involved in an organ trafficking scheme that further complicated the case, before concluding with the perpetrator's trial and sentencing and the lasting impact on those affected.
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    27 mins
  • The Sunset Secret: An Ocala Tragedy

    The Sunset Secret: An Ocala Tragedy
    Jun 29 2025
    This comprehensive account details the tragic murder of 18-year-old Caleb Rowen in Ocala, Florida, at the hands of his mother, Diane Rowen, in early 2016. The text meticulously unfolds the police investigation, from the discovery of Caleb's body in a koi pond to the identification of the murder weapon and the subsequent questioning of suspects, including Caleb's mother and his boyfriend, Marcus Ellison. It highlights the deeply troubling role of religious intolerance and homophobia in the family dynamics leading up to the crime, particularly Diane's disapproval of Caleb's sexuality and her interactions with a youth pastor. The narrative culminates in Diane Rowen's conviction for second-degree murder and her sentencing, while also tracing the lives of those impacted by the tragedy, emphasizing Caleb's enduring legacy through his personal writings.
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    42 mins
  • The Viral Murder of Lily Moran

    The Viral Murder of Lily Moran
    Jun 27 2025
    This true crime account details the tragic murder of Lily Moran, a young adopted girl whose death was intricately linked to her adoptive parents' family vlogging YouTube channel. It explores how the parents, Crystal and Teejay Moran, allegedly exploited their children for online fame and financial gain, ultimately leading to Lily's death by overdose from cold medicine. The narrative also highlights the crucial role of Lily's older sister, Jada, whose secretly recorded footage exposed the abuse and manipulative practices behind the seemingly wholesome family vlogs, leading to Crystal's conviction for first-degree murder and Teejay's plea deal for manslaughter. The text concludes by discussing the aftermath for those involved, including the parents' imprisonment and Jada's continued disappearance, underscoring the dark consequences of unchecked online ambition.
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    48 mins
  • Poisoned Potluck: A Kentucky Family Betrayal

    Poisoned Potluck: A Kentucky Family Betrayal
    Jun 25 2025
    This true crime account details the 2016 murder of Trina Louise Dillard in Bowling Green, Kentucky, who was poisoned with cyanide in a dish of chicken and dumplings. The narrative describes Trina’s transient lifestyle and the discovery of her body, leading to a police investigation that uncovered familial tensions within the Dillard household. Ultimately, Trina's sister-in-law, Holly Jean Dillard, was convicted of the murder, with her husband, Travis Dillard, serving as an accessory, revealing a complex web of betrayal and jealousy exposed through digital evidence. The text follows the legal proceedings and the aftermath for those involved, highlighting how hidden family dynamics led to a shocking tragedy.
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    31 mins