On a foggy December night in 1968, a young couple was gunned down on Lake Herman Road—just seven months later, another couple was ambushed at Blue Rock Springs Park. In this episode, we dive into the Zodiac killer’s first confirmed attacks, exploring the forensic clues, survivor testimony, and the investigative missteps that allowed a deadly pattern to take shape. From small-town panic to the birth of a legend, this is where the Zodiac story truly begins.

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In 2008, a secretive plea deal allowed billionaire predator Jeffrey Epstein to avoid federal charges for sexually abusing dozens of underage girls. He served just 13 months in a county jail—with work-release privileges. What looked like an outrageous failure of justice was, in fact, something far worse: a fully legal arrangement enabled by powerful lawyers, complicit prosecutors, and a justice system all too eager to protect the elite.

In this gripping, deeply reported episode, we examine how Epstein gamed the system—and how the system let it happen. From his mysterious rise in the world of high finance to the disturbing details uncovered by Palm Beach investigators, to the now-infamous Non-Prosecution Agreement signed in secret, this episode traces every angle of a deal that didn’t just protect Epstein—it protected his enablers too.

You’ll hear how Epstein’s wealth and connections shielded him from serious consequences, how victims were silenced, and how federal prosecutors violated the very laws they were sworn to uphold. We also explore the public reckoning that followed years later, the civil suits that continue to unfold, and the reforms the system still hasn’t made.

This is not just the story of Epstein—it’s a story about power, privilege, and the moral failure of a legal system designed to serve the powerful.

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This is the debut episode of Season 17, a deep dive into the Zodiac Killer. Tonight we return to the San Francisco Bay Area in late 1968—a time when peace, paranoia, and progress collided. Before anyone had heard of the Zodiac, the region was already teetering on the edge. Suburban Vallejo, quaint Benicia, and the pastoral calm of Napa Valley masked deeper fractures: law enforcement was stretched thin, counterculture was fading into disillusionment, and communities were quietly bracing for something they couldn’t yet name.

We take you into that moment—examining how environmental isolation, limited forensic tools, outdated police protocols, and fraying community trust created the perfect conditions for a nightmare to emerge. This isn’t just about a killer. It’s about the slow erosion of safety before violence becomes visible.

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• How 1968’s political unrest and suburban growth patterns influenced crime response
• Why Lake Herman Road and other rural outposts became ideal staging grounds
• How the media, technology, and geography allowed early warning signs to go unnoticed
• What daily life looked like just before everything changed

This is the calm before the storm. And by the end, you’ll realize: history didn’t just let the Zodiac in—it practically rolled out the welcome mat.

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In May 1999, 19-year-old Katie Puyer vanished while working a late shift at a convenience store in Moose Lake, Minnesota. What followed was a harrowing investigation, a family’s unwavering determination for justice, and a landmark case that changed how Minnesota handles sex offenders.

In this emotional and deeply researched episode of Murder Monday, we recount the events surrounding Katie’s disappearance, the community-wide search, and the shocking arrest of serial offender Donald Blom. We examine the pivotal forensic evidence, the emotional courtroom moments, and how Katie’s story led to the creation of Katie’s Law, which closed dangerous loopholes in the justice system.

This is more than a true crime case. It’s a legacy of resilience, reform, and remembrance.

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On a cold night in Indianapolis in January 2021, Kirsten Brueggeman left a bar after a minor dispute with friends. She was seen on camera just after 2 a.m. walking through a YMCA parking lot—and then she vanished. Moments later, the surveillance footage glitched, and she was never seen again.

In this in-depth episode, we follow Kirsten’s timeline step by step, from her final known movements to the theories that have surrounded her disappearance for more than three years. We also examine the camera malfunction that occurred at the exact moment she disappeared, and why her case remains one of the most unsettling unsolved mysteries in Indiana.

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In 1984, teenager Lisa McVeigh was kidnapped by a man who had already raped and murdered multiple women across Tampa, Florida. After 26 hours of terror, Lisa did the unthinkable — she survived. Not only that, she memorized key details that would lead police to her attacker: serial killer Bobby Joe Long.

In this episode, we explore:

• Lisa’s troubled upbringing and abusive home life
• The night of her abduction and her incredible mental strength
• The serial killings in Tampa and the growing victim list
• How forensic evidence and Lisa’s bravery cracked the case
• What happened to Bobby Joe Long — and how Lisa found peace

This is more than a story of survival — it’s a story of transformation. Lisa later became a deputy sheriff, working for the same department that arrested her abuser.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of sexual assault, child abuse, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

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In this week’s episode of True Crime Never Sleeps, we unpack the harrowing disappearance and murder of 39-year-old David Carter. You’ll hear how, in late September 2018, David vanished after texting his son that he was too sick for their weekend tradition—only for his dismembered remains to start turning up along I-75 in Ohio. We trace his last known movements in Melvindale, Michigan, the red flags his family spotted with his girlfriend Tammy Williams, and the grim “Body in Bags” discovery that shook investigators to their core.

Join us as we reconstruct the timeline—from slashed tires at a high-school football game to the sighting of a single tattoo that led police to confirm David’s identity. We explore how evidence pointed squarely at Tammy, the months-long manhunt that followed, and the $225,000 reward still on the table. Through interviews, family statements, and FBI updates, we confront the nightmare this case became for David’s loved ones—and why it remains critical to keep his story alive. Tune in for a deep dive into a case that’s as baffling as it is heartbreaking, and discover how you can help bring justice for David Carter.

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