Bang to Rights is a True Crime podcast brought to you by Emma Kenny. Emma takes deep dives into the globes most heinous killers and depraved criminals.
Being a mum to 4 children, I genuinely cannot fathom hurting a single hair on their heads. This case that unfolded in Bullitt county , Kentucky is one of terror and sadness. Tiffanie Lucas shot and killed her little boys. Let me take you through the story so you can make your own mind up at the end on what happened to make this mum murder her beautiful little boys. Let me know what you think in the comments .Em x
You get invited for dinner at your relatives house. what you don't expect though is to be poisoned ! This is exactly what happened in Leongatha, Australia in 2023x Erin Patterson has eventually become known as the mushroom killer due to lacing her beef wellingtons with death cap mushrooms !
Yes, you read the title correct. Robin Howington told police the her daughter had been shot by a random stranger and then she blamed her 2 year old son. You can guess how this case unfolded, so join me where I break it down and go through everything that you will need to know about this tragic story. Huge thanks for all your wonderful support on my channel . Em x
Imagine just sitting in your garage with your wife chilling out , watching the world go by , having a glass of wine and then a monster appears. A young man with data in his eyes attacks you for no reason. This is what happened Michelle Mishcon Stevens and John Stevens III. Austin Harrouff is a name we will remember for many things. One of those things is the way he bit the flesh from his victims. This case will shock you to the core. Em x
Joshlin Smith is still missing. A beautiful little girl from South Africa who just vanished off the face of the earth. They are still searching for her but my guess is she will never be found. Her mother Kelly" Smith and her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis both know exactly what happened. Thanks for supporting my channel and again, this is another case which makes you realise we walk amongst monsters. Em x
Angela McAcnulty was a child who experienced her mother getting murdered when she was a child. She went on to become a mother to various children who were mostly taken off her by authorities over time. She met Richard McAnutly and had another daughter called Jeanette Maples who became a child of abuse. This horrific story will not only shock you but make you remember Jeanette Maples's name for a long time. Em x
We all went to parties when we were young it what we didn't experience was that the host of the party would have had the dead bodies of their parents upstairs while we enjoyed ourselves. Well this is what Tyler Hadley did. This case is just bonkers. Let me know what you think in the comments. Em x
You all know that hold murder cases are the basis of may of my videos. I feel that these monsters who ab*se and kill children really need to be made sure their names will always be known. Demons realll do walk among us and these two specimens are certainly amongst them. 4 year old Gabrielle Barrett was unfortunately in the care of her mother Candice Diaz, and the mother's boyfriend, Brad Fields. You can guess due to this video being made that this story becomes dark and twisted in a way we couldn't comprehend. Em x
Ryan Zimmerman was a 21-year-old from Kentucky who went missing in Columbus, Ohio,.Ryan moved in a family group after being contacted by a man called Corey Buzzard. The plan was for Corey to have a relationship with Ryan while his wife, Sarah Buzzard, would have a relationship with a trans woman, Naira Whitaker, whom they had brought into their home too. It does sound quite complicated I agree. What happens next though is extreme to say the least and it soon becomes only 3 people in the household again . This is a case with lots of different elements and people involved so hopefully I can help you understand what happened. Em x
Travis Decker is a name we will always remember due to the level of his crime. You all know that i have been making new members to our family and now I have two little girls so this case is just heartbreaking for me. Decker is still missing and assumed to be on the run but i will update when we find out. Let me know in the comments how you feel about this case of multiple child murder. Em x
Imagine the thought of a 9 year old little girl being fully attacked by a rottweiler? Then this case is going to make you feel sick as this is one of the situations that led to little Jamaria Sessions murder. Her father, Lojuan Sessions, and his girlfriend, Tyshael Martin, are two living monsters, this will be eviident within the story I cover. Join me in this episode where I take you though the story of the muder of little Jamaria Sessions . Em x
Mackenzie Lueck was a beautiful young girl who enjoyed life to its maximum. She was athletic and dreaded of going to medical school. That is until she met Ayoola Ajayi. He was going to destroy everything she ever dreamed if aswel as totally obliterating her family. This monster deserves nothing but the first train to hell. This is another case that will make you angry aswell as sad. Em x
I haven't covered many Russian cases but this one is one that I wanted to cover. Anastasia Grishman was an only fans model and at 26 years old was becoming successful in her own right. Her husband Dmitry Khamlovsky was harbouring so much jealousy that he eventually snapped and murdered her. Thanks for all of your support on my channel. Em x
80 year old Bhim Kohli decided to pop over the road into the Franklin park and take his dog for a walk. It was his regular activity and of course didn't expect to be assaulted by 2 young people. I can't name the young people was they have had their names made private but what I can say is that they brutally assaulted Bhim in a catastrophic way and left him to be fond by his family after running off. Even worse, they filmed the whole thing. Just horrific. Join me where I discuss the events of that day in September 2024. Em x
Little Ethan Hauschultz is another little boy who was subjected to horrific ab*se but this time by his foster carer Damian Hauschultz and even his cousin who was 14 at the time. The things they made him do will make you feel sick. Worst of all is that his mother knew about the abuse and didn't report it. Em xx
The war between Palestine and Israel is causing much divide across the world. The case of little Wadea al-Fayoume is one which will hit hard. Wadea was a little Palestinian-American boy who was innocent of anything but being a little innocent boy who enjoyed playing with a big smile on his face. Joseph Czuba was Wadea's families landlord who in the scheme of things was really friendly to them and even bought Wadea toys. Czuba suddenly changed and turned into a lunatic who went crazy . Again, thankyou for all your supports on my channel .Em x
Half brother and sister Sarah Barrass and Brandon Machin lived in Sheffield with their 6 children. Thye decided they wanted to killer them all. Yes, you heard me, they wanted to KILL all of their children who were born from their incestuous relationship. This case will blow your mind. Em x
hen you hear of the horrific things that happen on the dark web you think they are just mythical stories or exaggerated but many are just the tip of the iceberg. This episode is one that will make you shudder. I genuinely cannot comprehend the fear that Cassidy Rainwater went through when James Phelps and Timothy Norton kidnapped her. This case is straight out of a horror movie. Em x
Katrina Mendoza was supposed to be a mother to 6 year old Mercedes Losoya but instead she happily let Jose Ruiz use her as his own torture victim. This beautiful little girl had to endure a grown man ab*sing her in so many ways until she finally died. Em x
Words cannot describe the fear that Shakira Spencer must have endured at the hands of Ashana Studholme, Lisa Richardson and Shaun Pendlebury at her home in Ealing, west London in 2022. These monsters brutally enslaved her and beat her to death. The more I research true crime the more I am coming across modern slavery cases. This episode will open your eyes to the demons that walk our streets on a daily basis and what they are capable of. Em x
There are no words I can say that will be able to describe the master who is John Couey. A known s*x offender who abducted and buried alive 9 year od Jessica Lunsford in Homosassa, Florida. he lived only 150 yards away from her home . Again, with many of my other videos , this will break your heart, Em x
Ive visited Northallerton and it's a beautiful town in the North East. Near to Middlesbrough where my husband was born. With it being such a friendly place you would never have expected this story to unfold. When an ex policeman' Gary lewis, was busy doing his daily work in his cool little record shop little did he know ow that Dareen Harris had a plan which was going to test his strength and resilience. Le the know in the comment what you think about this case and whether you think Harris had maybe , just maybe, done the crime he committed before. Em x
Elexis Sidney is a name we will all remember after this episode. More and more we are hearing about female Paedophiles. This monster should never see the light of day again and should rot in jail. This is a case that happened in Houston , Texas and will be one that will stay on our minds forever. Em x
What can I say about Owen Pellow.? Not much apart from 'WOW' . This guy has one of the oddest reactions when being arrested for the murder of Lisa-Marie Thornton. Have a watch an let me know in the comments what you thunk about this man from Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset, Em x
This has to be on elf the most crazy catfishing stories I have ever told. Imagine setting up a whole new persona online to manipulate your partner into becoming a cold blooded killer? Well this is what Ermelinda Paloma managed to do. Again, I delve into a case that is so heinous it will make you wonder what is happening in the world. Em x
Lonna Barton and her partner Ruben Ebron faked his car being stolen with toddler 'Lonzie Barton, still in the back but the real story was way more horrific. Join me in this bonus episode where I take you through this story that played out in July 2015. Em x
This is another horrific case of child sex abuse . This case unfolded in Norwich which is a city in the UK became national news when Marie Black , Michael Rogers and Jason Adams preyed on children aged under 13. They organised parties where they passed children around for their pleasure. Em x
It was Christmas Eve 2023 in Llandaff, Cardiff when best friends Dylan Thomas and William Bush organised to meet up at the house they were staying in. When Dylans grandmother drove him to met William she parked outside to wait for Dylan to pop in. The situation that unfolded while she sat in the car was one that no one would have thought could happen due to the boys being best friends. Em x
She was a Navy officer… and a mother. But behind closed doors, her 5-year-old daughter Taylor was starving, alone, and forgotten. What really happened inside that locked room — and how did a trusted member of the military become the centre of one of Florida's most heartbreaking child abuse cases? This is the case of Brianna Williams…
During the morning of April 22nd 2022 and after staying at the Grand Prairie Motel , Michael S. Geiger was arrested covered in blood and acting erratic. The crime he had has just committed against Caliyah J. Guyton , a gorgeous little 2 year old toddler was unspeakable. This played out after her parents Chelsea Guyton and Cody Buckingham partied with Geiger. Join me in my latest true crime episode where I will discuss how this horrific story unfolded. Em x
This case is one that could have become a whole lot worse which is hard to say due to the murders he committed on his family. Nicholas Prosper was planning a killing spree that would have shocked on a global level but the powers that be intervened by chance. Join me in this latest UK true crime case where I take you through the events that unfolded on 13th September 2024. Em x
When 15 year old Gregory Ramos got a bad grade at school he decided to take it out on his mother,Gail Cleavenger. He even got his two friends Dylan Ceglarek and Brian Porras to be pet of his plan. Join me in this case which happened in Volusia County ,Florida where I will take you through it step by step and discuss how this horrific murder played out. Em x
The case of the long island killer (also known as the Glgo beach murders) is one of the most well known cases of modern times. The long island killer's reign lasted many years and has only recently had a break with a man , Rex Heuermann being arrested. Join me where we delve into this recent case and break down how this man got away with his crimes for years. Em x
Aurora on Oct. 30, 2022 saw a brutal crime unfold. Joseph Castorena was caught on camera minutes before he broke into his ex girlfriend's house and did the unthinkable. His ex girlfriend Jessica Serrano had her life turned inside out by this monster. Join me I my latest true crime episode where I take you through this story that unfolded in Aurora, Colorado. Em x
When Laken Riley went for her daily run she wasn't aware that at the same time Jose Ibarra, an illegal citizen from Venezuela was on the prowl for women. Laken briefly called 911 but that was the last time anyone heard from her. In this episode I break down the issues around this tragic case and how a young and beautiful life was cruelly taken by a predator. Em x
What was described as a playful argument with banter in the kitchen turned into a nightmare for the Vickers family when their daughter somehow got stabbed in the chest. This true crime story unfolds in Darlington in the North east of England. Let me take you through the timeline of this case and how it ended on that tragic day for both the father Simon Vickers and the victim Scarlett Vickers. Em x
Sarah Boone and her boyfriend Jorge Torres were supposedly playing 'hide and seek' when decided he hid himself in a suitcase which they both thought was hilarious. Sarah then went to bed while he was zipped up in the suitcase. Join me in this recent true crime case where we delve into the facts to see if this is what truly happened . Em x
The Australian murder of Lilie James is as frustrating as it is devastating. Why is it that when a woman decides to leave an unhealthy relationship, she suddenly becomes more at risk of violence? Paul Thijssen seemed to have the world at his fingertips, but his narcissism, his sense of entitlement and his desire for vengeance on a girl who dared to say no, claimed more than one life. The inquest has just happened and there are so many questions that still remain to be answered. How could a beautiful young woman end up brutalised in the school she worked at's changing rooms, and how did nobody notice the signs that lethal danger was stalking her? Em xx
Charlie Bothuell V was reported missing for 11 days until the craziest thing happened on live television. Em x
In January 2011 in the small town of Harlem, Georgia, Lacy Aaron Schmidt went visit the Calahan family. He then shot and killed their daughter 14-year-old Alana Calahan. Join me in my latest true crime episode where we go through this tragic case. Em xx
The Blackstone house of horrors is a case where the mother Erika Murray hid 3 bodies in a home filled with rubbish. She let her other children live in Squalor in a home filled with rubbish .Then what happened in the court case will blow your mind. Em xx
Megan Hiatt was made to hold her twins while she watched her father get shot by her partner Gawain Wilson. What happened next will make you sick to your stomach. Em x
Nicola Priest never treated her daughter Kaylee with love. When she invited predator, Callum Redfern into her home the word changed for Kaylee. Join me where I take you though this sad and horrific story . Em xx
Steven Sansom and Gemma Watts lured the unsuspecting Sarah Mayhew to a flat where they brutally murdered her. What they then did to her body is unbelievable . Em x
Brian Whitelock was released from prison after 18 years of which he served for murder. He went on to murder Wendy Buckley , a wonderful local lady who felt pity on him. Join me where we go through this tragic story which unfolded in Wales.. Em x
In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Jodi Sanderholm, a 19-year-old college student from Arkansas City, Kansas. On January 5, 2007, Jodi attended her usual dance team practice at Cowley College but never made it home. Em x
In this new episode of bang to rights , I delve into the tragic case of Brittney Jade Dwyer, a 19-year-old from Queensland, Australia, whose obsession with horror media and greed led her to commit the unthinkable. In August 2016, Brittney traveled nearly 2,000 kilometers to Adelaide with her friend Bernadette Burns, intent on stealing her 81-year-old grandfather Robert Whitwell's life savings of over $100,000, which he kept hidden in his home. After reminiscing over family photos, Brittney fatally stabbed her grandfather in the neck and chest. Shockingly, she then assisted him in applying a band-aid to one of the wounds and washed dishes as he lay dying. Burns, who waited in the car, encouraged Brittney via text messages to "harden up and do it." Both women pleaded guilty to murder; Brittney was sentenced to life imprisonment with a non-parole period of 21 years, while Burns received a minimum of 13.5 years. Join me as I explore the disturbing details of this case, the psychological factors at play, and the profound impact on the Whitwell family. Em x
In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Andre Rebelo, a 28-year-old cryptocurrency trader from Perth, Australia, whose pursuit of wealth led to the ultimate betrayal. In May 2020, Rebelo's mother, Colleen Rebelo, was found deceased in her Bicton home. Initially deemed non-suspicious, her death took a sinister turn when investigations revealed that Andre had secretly taken out three life insurance policies on his mother, totaling over $1.5 million, just days before her demise. He was the sole beneficiary of these policies. Em x
James and Michelle Butler were an older couple head over heels in love. They lived a life of travel and adventure and were adored by their family. Everything was perfect while on the road in their trailer until Amanda Noverr and Adam Williams decided to do the unthinkable. Em x
Join me in my latest true crime bang to rights episode where I explore the disturbing case of Alissa McCommon, a former elementary school teacher accused of multiple counts of s*xual misconduct involving her students. In this video, I investigate how the allegations emerged, the legal actions taken against her, and the impact on the community that once trusted her. Em x
Dive into the chilling story of Todd Kohlhepp, a seemingly successful real estate broker who hid a terrifying double life as a serial killer. Learn how his crimes finally came to light with the discovery of a kidnapped woman on his remote property, and uncover the shocking details behind the tragic “Superbike Murders.” Join me as I unravel the secrets that allowed Kohlhepp to remain undetected for years—and explore the lasting impact his actions had on his victims, their families, and an entire community. Em x