True Crime Odyssey

Two young girls. A quiet Indiana trail. A haunting video.And the three chilling words:“Guys… down the hill.”In this week's ReWired episode, Dani takes the reigns and rips the veil off one of the most disturbing and heavily speculated true crime cases of our time — the Delphi Murders.We know the names: Abby Williams and Libby German.We've seen the sketch. We've heard the voice.But have we really understood the story?

On February 13, 2017, two best friends went for a walk on the Monon High Bridge Trail in Delphi, Indiana.By the next day, their bodies were found — and a haunting mystery began.In this Uncovered episode, Brian delivers a methodical, fact-based breakdown of one of the most heartbreaking and puzzling cases in recent true crime history: the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German.No speculation. No conspiracy. Just the timeline, the evidence, and the roadblocks that have made this case linger for more than half a decade in the public eye.

When charm turns lethal and lies wear a thousand faces, how do you stop a killer hiding in plain sight?In this co-hosted episode of The Guilty Files: Revisited, Brian and Dani peel back the layers of one of the most disturbing cases to hit the American South: the case of Jeremy Bryan Jones. A drifter with a gift for manipulation and a trail of stolen identities, Jones moved through states like a ghost—leaving behind a path of devastation, shattered families, and unanswered questions.Brian brings the procedural heat, diving into the investigative missteps, multi-jurisdictional chaos, and red flags that went ignored.Dani zeroes in on the psychological rot beneath the surface—how Jones weaponized charm, targeted vulnerable women, and evaded justice with nothing but a fake name and a crooked smile.Together, they challenge the narrative, question the system, and ask the hard questions no one else wants to: How many victims did he really leave behind?Could he have been stopped sooner? And what happens when the justice system confuses confidence for credibility? This is not just a breakdown of the known facts—it's a postmortem on every chance the system had to stop a predator and failed.Stay with us through the episode for revealing insights, sharp banter, and one of the most haunting cases we've ever revisited.Press play. Reopen the case. And don't forget—evil doesn't always look like a monster. Sometimes, it smiles like your next-door neighbor.

 He was charming. He was convincing. And for more than a decade, Jeremy Bryan Jones was a shapeshifter moving through the Deep South—stealing names, slipping past suspicion, and leaving behind only victims and lies.In this week's ReWired episode, Dani pulls back the curtain on the illusion, dismantling the mythology of a drifter who turned murder into a method of survival.This isn't just a retelling of Jones's crimes—it's a confrontation with the systems, the psychology, and the societal blind spots that allowed a predator to keep moving, even as bodies piled up in his wake.We begin with a woman whose story was nearly erased—until a single moment of defiance broke the silence. Then we explore nine gripping speculative arcs, each one rewiring what we think we know:What if someone escaped?What if we could decode the mind of the monster before the damage was done?What if AI, deepfakes, and modern forensics could expose what the justice system missed?From the haunting legacy of a mother's denial to the terrifying plausibility of digital alibis, Dani peels back each layer with sharp analysis, gut-punch storytelling, and a challenge to the audience: What do we really see when we look evil in the eye?This episode will leave you disturbed, questioning, and unable to look away.

In this gripping episode of The Guilty Files: Uncovered, Brian unpacks the chilling story of Jeremy Bryan Jones—a charismatic drifter who used charm, stolen identities, and the cracks in the system to hide in plain sight across the American South. For over a decade, Jones drifted from state to state under the name John Paul Chapman, manipulating those around him, passing background checks, and leaving behind a trail of violence that went undetected for far too long.But in September 2004, a natural disaster set in motion a series of events that would finally expose the predator beneath the persona.As Hurricane Ivan barreled into Alabama, Jeremy Jones found shelter with the Bentley family—strangers who offered him a place to stay during the storm. Just days later, in the quiet rural community of Turnerville, 45-year-old Lisa Marie Nichols was dead. A beloved mother and community member, Lisa had no idea the man knocking on her door that day was a killer. What followed was a tragic encounter that shocked the community and led to Jones's arrest—but that was just the beginning.The story takes a bizarre turn when Jones, just days after the murder, called police himself. Casually chatting about the weather, he confessed to killing a woman, leading investigators to keep him on the line long enough to locate and arrest him at a Mobile bus station. Once in custody, Jones began confessing to a staggering number of crimes—twenty-one murders across five states, including the infamous Freeman family killings in Oklahoma and the murder of Tina Mayberry in Georgia. But the shocking wave of admissions soon gave way to confusion and frustration, as Jones began recanting his claims one by one.He would later admit to fabricating many of the stories to earn better food and phone privileges in jail, leaving behind a tangled mess for investigators and desperate families trying to find the truth.The case revealed just how vulnerable systems were at the time. Jones had managed to use a stolen identity for years, slipping through the cracks of disconnected databases and outdated protocols. A fingerprint on a beer can at the crime scene, DNA evidence linking him to Lisa's murder, and bloodstains on his clothing painted a clear picture. But the ease with which he moved through communities—passing background checks and gaining people's trust—was a wake-up call for law enforcement nationwide.The courtroom saw swift justice. In October 2005, Jones was tried and found guilty on all counts, including capital murder, rape, burglary, sexual abuse, and kidnapping. The jury voted 10-2 in favor of the death penalty, and he was sentenced to die by lethal injection. His appeals have been denied, and he remains on death row at Holman Correctional Facility in Alabama.For Lisa's family, the trial brought some measure of closure, but for the loved ones of other victims Jones claimed responsibility for, the aftermath was far murkier. Many were left in limbo, unsure if their grief had been exploited by a man who treated life and death like a game.The Bentley family, who had welcomed Jones into their home during the hurricane, struggled with the deep betrayal of having unknowingly harbored a killer. And the small town of Turnerville would never be the same again.This case isn't just about one murder—it's about the broader dangers posed by predators who exploit trust, the phenomenon of false confessions in serial crime cases, and how the systems we rely on can fail in devastating ways. It also highlights how moments of chaos, like natural disasters, can create openings for the most dangerous individuals to do the most harm.In this episode, Brian unravels the layers of deception, examines the legal and investigative missteps, and reflects on the long shadow Jones cast over the victims, their families, and the communities left reeling in his wake. Listener discretion is advised, as the episode includes explicit details of sexual violence, homicide, and disturbing crime scenes. This is a story that forces us to look closely at the dark corners of human behavior—and the systems we trust to keep us safe.Tune in to The Guilty Files: Uncovered for the full story.

In this week's Revisited episode, Brian and Dani pull no punches as they dive into the chilling case of Gary Michael Hilton—the so-called “National Forest Serial Killer.” With his string of murders stretching across state lines and spanning years, Hilton's case exposes glaring gaps in communication between law enforcement jurisdictions and raises disturbing questions about how someone so unstable could fly under the radar for so long.Brian brings a procedural breakdown of the timeline, the forensic fumbles, and the legal aftermath, while Dani takes us deep into the psychological shadows—unpacking Hilton's erratic behaviors, emotional detachment, and obsession with control. The banter is sharp, the insights are real, and the stakes? As high as the Appalachian peaks Hilton once stalked.And because we're nothing if not ride-or-die for our listeners, we've got something special for you at the end of this week's episode.Stick around all the way to the end because we're dropping all three of our subscriber-only bonus segments right here in this very episode as a thank you for powering through our scheduling hiccups this week. You'll hear The Redacted Report, where Brian exposes the lesser-known files and nearly buried truths.Then it's Inside The Mind, where Dani takes you on a psychological deep-dive into what really drives a killer like Hilton.And finally, Behind The Badge, where both hosts throw off the gloves for an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what it's like navigating cases like this from inside the system.This is your one-time sneak peek into the bonus content we drop every week for subscribers. If you want more—more insights, more access, and more of The Guilty Files—click the link right here in the show notes to join us on Patreon, or if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, hit that subscribe button to become a Guilty Files Detective. With either subscription, you'll get early access to every episode, ad-free listening, and all three exclusive bonus segments for every single case.Thanks for sticking with us. Now buckle up—because this one gets dark.Become A Detective

In this emotionally charged episode of The Guilty Files: Revisited, Brian and Dani take on one of the most haunting and high-profile true crime cases of the last decade: the disappearance and murder of Gabby Petito.From the outside, Gabby's story looked like a dream life shared through van-life vlogs and Instagram-perfect snapshots. But as Brian and Dani dig deeper into the case file, they expose the far more disturbing truth beneath the curated lens of social media.What begins as a chronological walk-through of Gabby and Brian Laundrie's cross-country trip quickly turns into a sobering examination of the red flags, missed intervention opportunities, and systemic failures that paved the way to tragedy.Brian brings his procedural lens to the infamous Moab police stop, offering a critical look at how law enforcement misread clear signs of domestic violence—and how that single decision might have changed the entire outcome. Dani, on the other hand, peels back the psychological layers of coercive control and emotional abuse, showing just how often the warning signs are hidden in plain sight, if only we're willing to look.Together, they reflect on the media frenzy that surrounded the case—how internet sleuths, true crime TikTok, and mainstream outlets turned Gabby's disappearance into a national obsession. They ask hard questions about who gets attention when they go missing, and who's left in silence.This episode isn't just about Gabby's death—it's about the systems that failed her, the warning signs society ignores, and the echo chamber that sometimes does more harm than good. It's about what it means to truly see someone who's crying out for help in all the ways she can, without ever raising her voice.For Brian, it's a case that exemplifies everything wrong with how we handle domestic calls in the field. For Dani, it's a devastating reminder of how normalized emotional abuse has become, and how easily it gets dismissed until it's too late. Listeners are reminded that this episode contains sensitive content, including discussion of domestic violence and intimate partner homicide.Stay until the end for an exclusive teaser of the Behind the Badge bonus segment on Patreon, where Brian and Dani share their own personal stories of domestic calls that still haunt them to this day.

This week on The Guilty Files, things look a little different—but don't worry, we haven't lost the plot (just maybe our minds). In this raw and unfiltered bonus episode, Brian and Dani pull back the curtain and get real about the chaos, curveballs, and caffeine it takes to keep this podcast alive. With life throwing punches and production delays piling up, they're hitting pause on the usual case deep dives to share a heartfelt update, a few behind-the-scenes laughs, and some truly wild stories from their past lives in law enforcement.From Dani's unforgettable origin story as “Door Slam Dani” to Brian's ride-along from hell featuring the mayor's nephew, Yeezys, and an Instagram livestream gone horribly wrong, this episode is equal parts vulnerable and unhinged. It's also a love letter to the people who keep showing up—the listeners who've become part of the foundation as The Guilty Files grows brick by brick into something big. You'll also hear how the team juggles not one, but three major shows (including Sasquatch Odyssey and Disturbing History), and what it really takes to run a studio while still showing up to tell the stories that matter. Listen To Disturbing HistoryListen To Sasquatch Odyssey Listen To Backwoods Bigfoot Stories Plus, Brian and Dani lay out the updated release schedule and give a shout-out to the episodes you've been waiting for: the Gabby Petito and Gary Hilton deep dives, both landing this week.It's honest. It's chaotic. It's real. And it's a reminder that sometimes the best episodes are the ones where we show up not with all the answers, but with the truth—and a few disaster stories for good measure.Tune in, laugh with us, groan with us, and remember: we're all just doing our best. The case files are still coming. But today? We're letting it breathe.

What makes a man vanish into the woods—only to return as a predator? In this week's ReWired, Dani ventures into the haunted trailheads of the human psyche to unpack the chilling case of Gary Michael Hilton, a drifter-turned-serial killer whose victims were hikers, wanderers, and lovers of the wild. But this isn't just a rehash of his crimes—it's an excavation. We peel back the camouflage of Hilton's mind to explore:Why the wilderness became both his refuge and his hunting groundHow psychological detachment and transient identity fueled his violenceWhether a different intervention—or system—might have stopped himAnd the deeply unsettling question: was Hilton always a killer-in-waiting, or was he shaped by what we overlooked?Dani dissects the justice system's blind spots, the human cost of being ignored or misidentified, and the terrifying allure of the wilderness when survival turns sinister. This isn't just about murder in the mountains—it's about the cracks in society where monsters take root.✨ Plus, an unforgettable personal story from Dani's time in law enforcement—a haunting case that still lingers unsolved, echoing the same bystander indifference and missed chances.

In this episode of The Guilty Files: Uncovered, Brian pulls back the curtain on one of the most chilling and calculated serial killers to ever stalk America's wilderness—Gary Michael Hilton.Known as “The National Forest Killer,” Hilton used the vast, unguarded expanses of America's public lands as his personal hunting ground. Between 2007 and 2008, Hilton committed a series of brutal murders across Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida, targeting hikers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts who thought they were safe in nature's solitude.Brian walks listeners through Hilton's disturbing background, unraveling how a drifter with a manipulative charm and a long history of mental instability evolved into a predator who eluded capture for far too long. From the disappearance and beheading of 24-year-old Meredith Emerson in the North Georgia mountains, to the murders of John and Irene Bryant on a remote trail in North Carolina, and the horrifying fate of Sunday school teacher Cheryl Dunlap in Florida, this case is as horrifying as it is haunting.This episode also examines the multi-jurisdictional manhunt, the forensic missteps, and the red flags missed by authorities over the years. Brian takes a methodical and investigative approach, analyzing Hilton's patterns, his use of national forests to evade detection, and the terrifying reality that these killings weren't just crimes of opportunity—they were calculated acts by a killer who knew how to blend into the backwoods like a ghost.But there's more to this case than the murders themselves. Brian also digs into the psychology of a man who weaponized loneliness, manipulated trust, and left a trail of trauma stretching across the southeastern United States. If you think the wilderness is peaceful, this story will make you think twice. Listener discretion is strongly advised. The episode contains details of violent crimes and disturbing behavior that may not be suitable for all audiences. Be sure to follow and subscribe to The Guilty Files wherever you get your podcasts. For bonus segments, behind-the-scenes content, and deeper dives into the case, join us on Patreon. And as always—stay curious, question everything, and never trust a closed case.

Just a quick heads-up: this week's Revisited episode on the Gabby Petito case is delayed — Dani's feeling under the weather and couldn't join for the recording. We're giving him time to rest and bounce back, and we'll drop the episode as soon as he's back in action.In the meantime, help us out by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts, dropping a five-star rating on Spotify, and turning on auto-downloads wherever you listen.That way, the episode will be waiting for you the moment it goes live.Thanks for your patience — and as always, stay curious, never trust a closed file, and keep those alibis tight.

In this Rewired episode, Dani peels back the layers of one of the most haunting and highly publicized true crime cases of our time — the murder of Gabby Petito. The story was everywhere. Viral hashtags. 24-hour news cycles. Social media sleuths dissecting every second of footage. But behind the public obsession lies a deeply human story of control, power imbalance, emotional abuse, and the dangerous dynamics that often hide in plain sight. Dani takes us beyond the headlines and police reports, unpacking the psychological threads woven into Gabby and Brian's relationship. From the disturbing behaviors captured on bodycam footage to the toxic patterns of coercive control, Dani explores the unsettling psychology that often fuels intimate partner violence — and how society sometimes misses the red flags until it's too late. We examine the role of parasocial relationships, the true crime media machine, and the uncomfortable reality of how some victims are elevated while others remain invisible. Why did this case capture the public imagination so powerfully? What does it reveal about our collective fascination with tragedy? And how can we better recognize the early warning signs that may save lives? This is not just a retelling.This is a rewiring — challenging you to see the Gabby Petito case through a different lens.Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode, Brian takes you inside one of the most heartbreaking and widely followed true crime cases of the last decade — the murder of Gabby Petito. What began as a young couple's dream road trip across America spiraled into a national media firestorm, ending with tragedy, unanswered questions, and a haunting search for justice.Brian strips away the headlines and viral headlines to walk through the factual timeline: the cross-country van life adventure, the disturbing police bodycam footage from Moab, Utah, the troubling behavioral red flags from Brian Laundrie, and the frantic search that captivated millions. He examines the investigation step-by-step, from the missing person report to the grim discovery of Gabby's remains in Grand Teton National Park, to the subsequent manhunt for Laundrie that ultimately ended with his suicide.While the media cycle often sensationalized the story, The Guilty Files: Uncovered focuses on the hard facts, the official reports, the autopsy findings, and the investigative decisions that shaped this case. Brian applies his law enforcement experience to analyze key moments that could have shifted the outcome, and highlights the painful realities of domestic violence, public scrutiny, and law enforcement limitations that still fuel debate today.This is the real story behind the headlines — told with clarity, respect, and an unflinching look at the human dynamics that turned a young couple's social media dream into a national tragedy.

In this episode of The Guilty Files: Revisited, Brian and Dani pull back the heavy velvet curtain on one of the South's most chilling and misunderstood cases: The Corpsewood Manor Murders.Set deep in the remote woods of Georgia, the brutal killings of Dr. Charles Scudder and Joseph Odom in 1982 were far more than a simple robbery gone wrong.Brian uses his law enforcement and investigative background to walk us through the crime scene, the suspects, and the tragic chain of events that led two killers to this secluded sanctuary. Meanwhile, Dani peels back the layers of fear, rumor, and societal judgment that surrounded Corpsewood Manor—examining the cultural anxieties of the Bible Belt, homophobia, Satanic Panic, and the dangerous intersection of isolation and rumor-fueled hysteria.Together, they explore the media myths, police missteps, and moral panic that still linger around this case, asking hard questions about justice, bias, and the way small-town narratives can distort the truth. Was Corpsewood a true den of evil as some claimed? Or were Scudder and Odom simply unconventional victims in a deeply intolerant time?It's a case filled with shocking details, cultural complexities, and moral gray areas—and one that hits very close to home for Brian in more ways than one.

What happens when freedom becomes a threat... and fantasy meets a gun barrel?In this haunting ReWired episode, Dani steps beyond the factual ruins of The Corpsewood Manor Murders and into the dark psychological maze left behind.Dr. Charles Scudder and Joseph Odom weren't just victims of a brutal double homicide in the isolated woods of Georgia — they were scapegoats of a society that feared what it couldn't understand.But was this really about Satanism? Or sex? Or stolen money?Or... was it about a slow-simmering cocktail of paranoia, repressed desire, and desperate identity?

Tucked deep in the woods of northern Georgia, the stone ruins of Corpsewood Manor still whisper secrets—of ambition, isolation, and brutality. In this week's Uncovered episode, host and former law enforcement officer Brian peels back the layers of one of the South's most chilling and misunderstood double homicides.This isn't just a story about murder.It's about fear. Judgment. And the fatal consequences of standing out in a place that demands conformity.

“He was interviewed nine times. Survivors named him. And still, he kept killing.”This week on The Guilty Files: ReVisited, Brian and Dani return to one of the most infamous failures in criminal investigation history—the Yorkshire Ripper case. But this isn't a retelling. It's a reckoning.From the fog-soaked streets of 1970s Yorkshire to the modern courtroom of public opinion, this co-hosted episode pulls no punches.Brian dissects the procedural breakdowns, institutional ego, and flawed profiling that allowed Peter Sutcliffe to evade capture—even after survivors identified him by name. Dani peels back the psychological and sociological layers, asking how cultural bias, gendered assumptions, and classism created the perfect storm for a serial predator to hide in plain sight.Along the way, the hosts share their own frontline story—recalling a moment from their careers in Atlanta when a citywide riot left them without leadership or support.The eerie parallels to the command breakdowns in the Ripper investigation? Unmistakable.Inside this episode:How missed leads and media distractions cost livesWhy survivors were ignored—and what that says about who we listen toWhat we still get wrong about “monsters”And how trauma doesn't end with an arrest—it evolves across generationsThis is more than a case file. It's a confrontation with complicity.And just when you think it's over—Brian and Dani ask the ultimate question: What systems are we still clinging to today that we'll one day look back on in shame?

This week on The Guilty Files: Rewired, Dani peels back the crime scene tape and walks us through the psychological, systemic, and social failures that enabled one of the UK's most infamous serial killers: Peter Sutcliffe — better known as the Yorkshire Ripper.But this isn't your average rehash. We go beyond the headlines and get uncomfortably close to the structures that allowed Sutcliffe to remain undetected for years: a police force paralyzed by bias, a media machine obsessed with labeling victims, and a society far too comfortable drawing lines between “innocent” and “fallen” women. Dani challenges the morality baked into the public reaction at the time — and questions whether anything has really changed. He examines how victim blaming, class prejudice, and gendered narratives shaped not only the investigation, but the legacy of the case itself. What if the most dangerous accomplice wasn't Sutcliffe's hammer, but the institutions meant to stop him? Dani doesn't flinch, and he doesn't let you either. This isn't just a story about a serial killer — it's a mirror held up to a system that cracked, shattered, and looked away.

In this week's Uncovered episode, Brian takes you deep into the chilling history of one of Britain's most infamous serial killers: Peter Sutcliffe, better known as the Yorkshire Ripper. From 1975 to 1980, Sutcliffe terrorized Northern England with a string of brutal murders that left entire communities gripped with fear. But this episode isn't just about the crimes—it's about the systemic failures, missed opportunities, and the cultural landscape that allowed a killer to slip through the cracks time and time again.Brian unpacks the timeline of Sutcliffe's violent spree, dissecting the official investigations, the missteps by law enforcement, and the media frenzy that fueled public hysteria. With a law enforcement background of his own, Brian brings insight into how biases and assumptions—particularly toward the victims—delayed justice and cost lives.We revisit the women behind the headlines—mothers, daughters, workers, students—whose stories were too often overshadowed by the mythology of the Ripper himself.This isn't about glorifying the killer. It's about holding up a lens to the society that failed to stop him. With exclusive details, a grounded historical lens, and a no-nonsense approach to the uncomfortable truths behind one of Britain's darkest chapters, this episode lays the foundation for the week's deeper exploration into psychology, victim impact, and institutional accountability.Listen to the full episode and be sure to follow us for Wednesday's “ReWired” analysis with Dani, where we unravel the psychological profile and lasting societal scars of the case. Then come back Friday for the co-hosted “Revisited” discussion, where Brian and Dani dig even deeper into what we've learned—and what history still refuses to face.Subscribe now and don't miss a case file.This is The Guilty Files: True Crime Uncovered.

In this emotionally charged and unflinchingly honest episode of The Guilty Files: Revisited, Brian and Dani return to one of the darkest chapters in modern Australian history — the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre.While Brian dissects the historical failures, institutional missteps, and security oversights that allowed such a tragedy to unfold, Dani brings his psychological and sociological lens to the human cost — not only of the event itself but of the mythmaking, media frenzy, and political aftershocks that followed.Together, they challenge the prevailing narratives, question the moral panic that shaped legislation, and dig deep into the public's complex relationship with memory, grief, and justice.This isn't just a retelling — it's a reckoning. With conflicting perspectives, thought-provoking questions, and a careful balance of empathy and critique, Brian and Dani peel back the layers of what we think we know. From the conspiracy theories that cloud the facts to the very real lives that were shattered, The Guilty Files asks: What happens when the pursuit of truth collides with the need for closure?

What if we told you that the Port Arthur Massacre wasn't just a tragedy—but a blueprint? In this week's ReWired episode, host Dani steps into the psychological wreckage and bureaucratic blind spots surrounding one of the deadliest mass shootings in modern history. Building on Brian's factual breakdown in The Guilty Files: Uncovered, this episode doesn't just revisit April 28th, 1996—it reimagines the fault lines that led there. Across nine speculative acts, Dani dissects the cracks in the system, the red flags that never escalated, and the moments where intervention could have changed everything. With sociological insight, behavioral analysis, and real talk from her years as an Atlanta beat cop, Dani pulls no punches—and adds plenty of bite. In This Episode:

On April 28th, 1996, the peaceful seascape of Port Arthur, Tasmania, became the site of the worst mass shooting in Australia's history. In this week's Uncovered episode, Brian walks us through the chilling timeline of the Port Arthur Massacre—44 minutes that left 35 people dead and 23 wounded. With a methodical breakdown of the shooter's movements, the weapons used, and the immediate law enforcement response, Brian lays out the cold, hard facts of a case that shocked the world and forever changed Australia's gun laws.From the haunting lead-up to the attack to the manhunt and eventual arrest of Martin Bryant, this episode dissects the known details with the precision and clarity you've come to expect from Uncovered. No speculation. No dramatization. Just the truth, as grim and devastating as it is.If you've ever wondered how one day can reshape a nation, this case is a sobering example.

In this co-hosted Revisited episode of The Guilty Files, Brian and Dani come together to dissect the complex, haunting case of Madeleine Beth McCann — the three-year-old who vanished from a Portuguese resort in 2007 and became the center of one of the most globally scrutinized missing persons cases in modern history.This week, the gloves come off as Brian brings his signature precision and procedural insight to the table, while Dani challenges the dominant narratives through psychological and sociological lenses. Together, they revisit the facts, theories, media frenzy, and institutional failures that continue to cloud the case nearly two decades later.Expect heated exchanges, compassionate detours, and honest reflections from two former cops who don't always see eye to eye — and that's exactly the point. They dive into everything from the cultural assumptions that shaped public opinion to the haunting symbolism of Madeleine's empty bed and abandoned cuddle cat.In this episode:How the initial investigation set the tone for years of controversyThe psychological impact of media speculation on the McCann familyUnspoken biases in law enforcement and the global response"The Cuddle Cat Effect" — Dani's psychological theory on symbolic griefBrian's firsthand take on how missing persons cases should unfoldThe one question that still keeps both hosts up at night...If a child disappears in a foreign country — who should lead the charge? The local police? International authorities? Or the public? Drop your thoughts on our socials or tag us using #GuiltyFilesPodcast.New to the show?Subscribe, rate, and leave a review. And don't forget to listen to this week's full anthology:

Seventeen years.One missing child.A thousand headlines.And still—no answers. But what if the real story isn't the one we were told? In this bold, fictionalized follow-up to The Guilty Files: Uncovered, host Dani peels back the layers of the Madeleine McCann case—not to rewrite the facts, but to rewire how we think about them. Using her background in law enforcement, psychology, and sociology, Dani walks listeners through nine dramatized acts that reimagine what might have happened that night in Praia da Luz. From a tourist who saw something but said nothing, to a grief-stricken forensic scientist who twisted the truth, to a final confession decades too late—this isn't just crime storytelling. This is speculative justice. Along the way, Dani confronts the institutional flaws that shaped the investigation, the class privilege that distorted public perception, and the uncomfortable questions we've all been too afraid to ask. Plus, he shares a personal story from his time as a beat officer in Atlanta—a haunting parallel that brings this fictional journey crashing into reality. 

In this episode of The Guilty Files: True Crime Uncovered, Brian strips away the speculation and focuses on the known facts surrounding one of the most haunting missing persons cases of our time: the disappearance of three-year-old Madeleine Beth McCann.On the evening of May 3rd, 2007, while on a family vacation in Praia da Luz, Portugal, Madeleine vanished from her holiday apartment as her parents dined nearby. What followed was a global media storm, a controversial investigation, and years of theories, suspects, and heartbreak. Brian methodically walks through the timeline of events, key witness statements, investigative missteps, and developments from both the Portuguese and British authorities.He breaks down the known evidence, contradictions in accounts, and the challenges law enforcement faced in real time. No sensationalism, just a clear-eyed examination of what we actually know—and what we still don't.This is not a story about conclusions. It's about clarity.This is True Crime Uncovered.

The Guilty Files: Revisited — Green River Killer: The Monster We Missed

The Green River Killer: Rewired

 In today's chilling episode of Uncovered, host Brian walks us into the dark and deranged world of one of the most horrifying criminals in American history — David Parker Ray, better known as The Toy Box Killer.This is not the stuff of urban legends or late-night horror stories. This is real. And it's worse than you think.Operating out of a soundproof trailer in the New Mexico desert, David Parker Ray is believed to have tortured and possibly murdered dozens of women — though to this day, not a single body has been found. Inside his so-called “toy box,” authorities discovered a nightmarish chamber of homemade torture devices, surgical tools, and an audio recording he played for his victims... a sickening introduction to the hell they were about to endure.In this episode, Brian meticulously breaks down the timeline of Ray's crimes — from his upbringing and background to his relationship with accomplices like Cindy Hendy and the shocking events that led to his eventual arrest. You'll hear the raw details of the investigation, the victim statements that cracked the case open, and the failures in the justice system that allowed him to operate for far too long.But be warned — this episode contains actual audio recordings of David Parker Ray himself. These tapes are deeply disturbing and may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised.As always, Brian presents the facts without filter, offering insight from his background in law enforcement while allowing the weight of the evidence to speak for itself. No frills. No dramatics. Just the unvarnished truth of a case that still haunts investigators to this day.

This week on Revisited, Brian and Dani sit down to do what they do best — push each other, question everything, and dig into the case that still haunts anyone who's looked at it twice: the West Memphis Three.Three little boys murdered in 1993.Three teenagers convicted in a rush of fear, moral panic, and bad police work. But two decades later, those convictions unraveled — and now, the lines between guilt, innocence, and justice are blurrier than ever.Brian brings the cold facts. Dani brings the bigger picture.Together, they pull the case apart — from Jessie Misskelley's confession to the shaky forensics, to the politics behind the Alford plea that let the West Memphis Three walk free… without ever being declared innocent.Did the justice system fail — or did it do exactly what it was built to do? Is the case closed, or just abandoned?This isn't about who wore black or who listened to Metallica. It's about a town that needed someone to blame — and a truth that may still be buried in those Arkansas woods. No clean answers. Just two voices, one brutal case, and a whole lot of questions.

You know the story.Or at least, you think you do. The brutal murders of three young boys in West Memphis.The rushed arrest of three teenagers labeled monsters.The media circus.The outrage.The so-called justice. But what if the truth was never as clear as it seemed? In this episode of The Guilty Files: True Crime ReWired, I'm not just retelling the facts you heard in Uncovered — I'm breaking them apart.We'll walk through hidden confessions, lost evidence, compromised juries, and the quiet institutional failures that still echo today.We'll explore the dark psychology of fear, conformity, and survival... and the societal forces that make it all too easy to get it catastrophically wrong. This is the case through a different lens —A cracked lens.A darker glass. Along the way, you'll hear:What might have happened in that Bojangles bathroom... and why no one wanted to see it.How the "weird kid" became a town's scapegoat — and a symbol of systemic failure.What real evil might look like hiding behind polite smiles and Sunday best.How citizen obsession can both ignite justice... and destroy it.And most importantly —You'll see how easily any of us could be swept into the same tides of fear, silence, and denial that defined West Memphis in 1993. I'm Dani — former cop, trained sociologist and psychologist — and today, I'm asking you to do more than listen. I'm asking you to question. Because sometimes, the real crime isn't just what happened.It's what we refused to see.

In this episode of The Guilty Files Uncovered, Brian steps into dangerous territory — the West Memphis Three. But this isn't your typical Uncovered case. Here, the facts tell one story, but the deeper truth refuses to stay quiet.In 1993, three young boys — Stevie Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers — were found brutally murdered in a muddy ditch in West Memphis, Arkansas. It was a crime that stunned the town and shocked the nation. Within weeks, three teenagers — Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley — were arrested. They were different. They listened to heavy metal. They wore black. In the eyes of a panicked public, they fit the picture of evil.But what happens when fear outweighs evidence? When a confession is pulled from a vulnerable kid under hours of pressure? When juries are fed stories of Satanism instead of proof?Brian usually sticks to the cold, hard facts. But the West Memphis Three isn't just about facts — it's about the cracks in the system, the human cost of rushed judgment, and the haunting possibility that the real perpetrator, or perpetrators, are still out there.The three young men were eventually freed after spending nearly two decades behind bars — not exonerated by a clear confession or DNA match, but released through a complicated legal deal that left as many questions as answers.This case doesn't offer the neat closure we're used to. It challenges us to look past what we think we know and ask harder questions: Who failed? Who lied? And who's still getting away with it?Brian pulls back the curtain — no spin, no sugarcoating — to show how sometimes, getting to the truth means admitting how little we really know. The West Memphis Three. One of America's most haunting miscarriages of justice. Only on The Guilty Files.

Welcome back to The Guilty Files: True Crime Revisited—where the case is never closed and the conversation always goes deeper.This week, we're bringing it all to the table: facts, fiction, and the messy, uncomfortable gray space in between. After Monday's clinical breakdown of Israel Keyes in Uncovered with Brian, and Wednesday's psychological spelunking through the shadows of his mind in Rewired with Dani, we're back together—ready to cross-examine the case that still leaves investigators, psychologists, and anyone with a pulse reeling.In this episode, we're connecting dots Keyes didn't want connected.We're tackling the contradictions:A man obsessed with control… but willing to take reckless risks.A killer with no victim profile… yet clear rituals.Someone who claimed to hate media attention… but seemed to choreograph his story for maximum impact.You'll hear us debate the critical turning points in his life, the theory of multiple kill kits still out there, and whether we truly know the full scope of his crimes—or if we've barely scratched the surface.Brian brings his boots-on-the-ground law enforcement insight: the procedural failures, the near misses, the timeline nightmares.Dani brings the deep-dive into motive and identity: the fractured persona, the moral paradox, the craving for destruction.And together? We dig into the questions that won't go away:Was Israel Keyes trying to stop himself… or daring the world to catch up?Are we dealing with one monster… or the blueprint for many more?We also open up about the psychological toll of researching a case like this—what it does to the people on the other side of the mic. Because this isn't just about Keyes. It's about what happens when evil wears a mask so ordinary, it could pass you in a crowd.So pour a drink, light the lamp, and sit with us as we unravel the mystery… and face the fact that some puzzles are unsolvable by design.This is the Revisited episode.This is where the gloves come off.

Welcome back to The Guilty Files: True Crime Rewired, the show where the facts get flipped, the script gets bent, and the shadows whisper their own truths. I'm Dani—your resident chaos theorist and former cop turned armchair psychologist—and tonight, we're opening the vault on one of the most terrifying minds to ever slip through the cracks of justice: Israel Keyes.Now if you haven't listened to Brian's Uncovered episode from Monday, go back. Seriously. Hit pause. You need the facts before you walk into the fog with me.Because once we're in here? It's different.This episode isn't just about what Israel Keyes did. It's about how he managed to build a kill kit in one state and wait years to use it in another. It's about the eerie blend of organization and chaos. It's about the parts of him that don't fit—and that's where things get interesting. In this Rewired breakdown, we're asking the questions that keep psychologists up at night:What does it take to live a double life so flawlessly?Was Keyes born this way… or did something rewire him?And why does someone with no clear victim profile build a method that rivals serial killer legends—and yet evade capture for over a decade?We'll explore hidden motives, early childhood cues, and even the moments where Keyes almost got caught. We'll dig into what he didn't say in his suicide note, and how silence—strategic, chilling silence—became his most powerful weapon.And, of course, we'll entertain the “what ifs.”What if someone had intervened earlier?What if there was an accomplice?What if Keyes wasn't an anomaly… but a prototype?This episode is raw. Uncomfortable. Hypnotic in its horror. But that's what we do here on Rewired—we take the cold, hard truth and plug it into the human psyche. And let me tell you, the circuitry of Israel Keyes? It sparks in all the wrong places.Tune in. Bring your curiosity—and your caution.Because this one doesn't just haunt headlines. It burrows under your skin. And don't forget: Friday, Brian and I reunite for Revisited, where we put it all on the table. No edits. No filters. Just two minds trying to make sense of a monster.

In this episode of Uncovered, Brian takes a deep dive into one of the most chilling and elusive serial killers in American history: Israel Keyes. Unlike most killers, Keyes didn't fit a mold. He had no consistent victim type, no clear geographical pattern, and no obvious motive—just a methodical obsession with control, secrecy, and chaos. He traveled across the U.S., burying kill kits years in advance, and waited patiently for the right moment to strike. The result? A trail of victims with no obvious connection and a case that baffled investigators for years.Brian explores:Keyes' carefully constructed double life as a family man and small business ownerThe shocking contrast between his outward persona and his inner compulsionsThe FBI investigation that unraveled his secrets after the abduction of Samantha KoenigThe disturbing confessions Keyes made before taking his own lifeAnd why law enforcement believes there are many more victims we may never identifyThis episode isn't just about the crimes—it's about the terrifying precision with which they were carried out, and the questions Keyes took to the grave.If you're into true crime that digs into the psychology, the strategy, and the aftermath—this one's for you.Listen now, and stay sharp.

In this Revisited episode, Brian and Dani come face-to-face with one of the most polarizing cases in true crime history—Aileen Wuornos.Brian returns to the table with the case file: seven murders, a pattern of escalating violence, and a woman on death row who claimed she was fighting for her life.Dani brings his psychological lens back into the mix, raising questions that make the facts a little harder to sit with—and a lot harder to dismiss.Was Aileen Wuornos a serial killer in the classic sense? Or a product of a system that chewed her up long before she ever pulled a trigger?In this raw, no-holds-barred conversation, the hosts break down:The inconsistencies in her statementsThe overlooked trauma in her pastThe media circus that shaped public opinionAnd the gray area where justice gets… uncomfortableThey debate. They push back. They don't always agree—and that's the point.This is where the facts and the ‘what ifs' collide.This is Revisited: Aileen Wuornos.

In this episode of Rewired, Dani steps into the mind of one of the most infamous female serial killers in American history—Aileen Wuornos. We've all heard the headlines: sex worker, serial killer, executed in 2002. But beneath the label of “monster” lies a complicated history of trauma, survival, and rage. This isn't a justification. It's an investigation—into how someone becomes what society fears most.Dani pulls apart the timeline, dissecting Aileen's early life, the abuse she endured, and the systemic failures that followed her like a shadow. He challenges the one-dimensional narrative and asks: Was Aileen Wuornos born to kill—or built by circumstance?And in true Rewired fashion, Dani pushes further—posing the uncomfortable what ifs:What if she had gotten help instead of handcuffs?What if the justice system saw her trauma before it saw her crimes?This isn't about sympathy. It's about understanding the psychology behind violence—and the society that often helps shape it.Listen now to Rewired: The Mind of Aileen Wuornos.

In this Uncovered episode, Brian strips the Aileen Wuornos case down to its raw core. No theories. No dramatics. Just the timeline, the evidence, and the cold, hard facts. He walks you through each murder, each arrest, and each piece of testimony that led to Aileen's conviction—and ultimately, her execution.From her troubled upbringing to the forensic evidence that nailed her, Brian lays out the entire case in stark detail. It's a sobering, straightforward breakdown of one of America's most infamous female serial killers.

In this special Revisited episode, Dani and Brian sit down together to take one more long, hard look at the Peterson case—and trust us, there's still plenty to talk about.They've each walked you through The Staircase Murder—Brian with the facts, Dani with the fiction—but now it's time to compare notes. What still doesn't add up? What theories do they actually agree on? And what did they each uncover that made them pause?From the blood evidence to the retrial, from the infamous owl theory to Kathleen's last known moments, Dani and Brian go back through the case and challenge each other's takes. Expect healthy debate, a few sharp disagreements, and maybe even a moment or two where everything shifts.This is the conversation you'd want to have if you'd been following the case for years and finally got to sit down with two people who've done their homework—and aren't afraid to push each other.Subscribe, rate, and tell us your theory. Because here at The Guilty Files, we're not just solving crimes—we're revisiting the ones that never let us go.

Welcome back to The Guilty Files: True Crime Rewired. I'm Dani—your host, storyteller, and former Atlanta cop with a love for twisting true crime into new angles. On Monday, Brian gave you the straight facts of the Michael Peterson case—Kathleen's death, the blood, the conviction, and that infamous staircase. Tonight, I'm taking you deeper, into the “what ifs” that haunt this case. We start with the case file recap, then open a fictional drawer filled with Kathleen's secret diaries. What might she have seen coming? From there, we imagine what modern forensics could uncover, reimagine a jury room with hidden agendas, and revisit Elizabeth Ratliff's eerily similar fall. We even explore a version where Kathleen's daughter, Caitlin, takes justice into her own hands. This is The Staircase like you've never heard it—rewritten, reimagined, and recharged.So buckle up, hit subscribe, and let us know what you think. Is Michael Peterson a master manipulator—or a man swallowed by circumstance?This Rewired episode is your Netflix binge in podcast form—a collision of fact, imagination, and the dark allure of “what if.”Got a theory of your own? Think we nailed it—or missed something big? Reach out. I'm always listening at dani@paranormalworldproductions.com. And don't forget to rate, follow, and share The Guilty Files. We're back Friday with the Revisited co-hosted episode.Until next time, stay suspicious, keep it guilty—and always delete your browser history. I'm Dani, signing off.

On a quiet night in December 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her Durham, North Carolina home. Her husband, Michael Peterson, said she fell. Prosecutors said she was murdered. What followed was a years-long legal battle and one of the most heavily dissected cases in modern true crime.In this episode of True Crime Uncovered, Brian lays out the facts—step by step. No distractions, no dramatics. Just the evidence, the investigation, and the questions that still follow the case to this day.What's inside:The 911 call and what first responders sawBloodstain patterns and forensic contradictionsThe prosecution's theory versus the defenseThe mysterious death of Elizabeth RatliffThe verdict—and what happened afterForget the documentaries and headlines—this is the case as it stands, based on the record.This is the first episode in our three-part series on The Staircase Murder.Don't stop here—follow the full case this week:

We've laid out the timeline. We've stepped into the story. Now, it's time to talk about what really happened—and why it was allowed to go on for so long.In this final episode on John Wayne Gacy, Brian and Dani sit down to unpack the case from every angle. What were the warning signs? Why weren't they taken seriously? And how did someone like Gacy, with a criminal record and a growing number of red flags, keep slipping through the cracks?In this conversation:The missed opportunities that let Gacy keep killingHow law enforcement failed the victims and their familiesThe role bias, image, and assumption played in the investigationAnd what this case still teaches us about accountability and powerIt's not just about understanding Gacy—it's about everything that let him hide in plain sight.This is the final episode in our three-part series on John Wayne Gacy.Missed one? Go back and listen:

John Wayne Gacy wasn't a shadowy figure hiding in plain sight—he was front and center. A man people trusted. Smiled at. Hired. And somehow, even as boys kept disappearing, no one thought to look closer—until it was too late.In this Rewired episode, Dani reapproaches the case from the ground level—bringing you into the lives of those who were affected, and the moments that slipped past unnoticed. This isn't a recap—it's a human look at the fear, the silence, and the systems that failed to see what was right in front of them.In this episode:A teenage boy heads out for a job interview and never returnsA mother waits for answers that never comeNeighbors question strange smells—and get no real responseA survivor speaks, but isn't believedThis is about more than Gacy. It's about the people around him—the ones who were ignored, the ones who tried to stop him, and the ones who never made it home.This is the second episode in a three-part series on John Wayne Gacy.Follow the full case:

He was a local contractor. A community volunteer. He dressed as a clown for children's parties. And all the while, John Wayne Gacy was hiding something unthinkable beneath his home.In this episode of True Crime Uncovered, Brian opens the case file on one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history. Between 1972 and 1978, Gacy murdered 33 young men and boys—and for years, no one suspected a thing.This episode breaks down:Gacy's background and how he gained trustThe first missing persons reports and overlooked red flagsThe police investigation that slowly closed inThe shocking discovery under his houseHis arrest, trial, and final wordsNo distractions. No hype. Just the timeline, the evidence, and the truth of how one man got away with murder—over and over again.This is the first episode in a three-part series on John Wayne Gacy.Keep listening for the full breakdown:

You've heard what happened. You've felt what it might've been like. Now it's time to talk about what it all means.In this episode, Brian and Dani sit down to revisit the case of Jeffrey Dahmer—looking beyond the headlines and deep into the failures, patterns, and consequences that still echo today.Together, they explore:How Dahmer slipped through the cracks again and againThe role race, class, and police negligence played in who was ignoredThe impact on the Milwaukee community, then and nowAnd the lingering questions that still don't have easy answersThis isn't about retelling the story. It's about holding it up to the light—and asking what we've actually learned.This is the final episode in our three-part series on Jeffrey Dahmer.Missed one? Go back and listen:

The headlines told you he was a monster. But what did it feel like to be anywhere near Jeffrey Dahmer? In this Rewired episode, Dani brings a different lens to the case—shifting from the crime scene to the human experience. Using real details as the foundation, she builds a story that steps into the lives impacted: the overlooked victims, the neighbors who sensed something was off, and the people who tried to speak up but weren't heard.In this episode, you'll hear:The quiet terror of a young man realizing he might not make it outA neighbor's growing suspicion and frustration with police inactionThe feeling inside Dahmer's apartment the night everything unraveledThe aftermath, through the eyes of a city trying to understand the unthinkableThis isn't about just knowing what happened—it's about confronting what was ignored, missed, or dismissed.This is part two of a three-part case series on Jeffrey Dahmer.Catch the full story across all three episodes:

Between 1978 and 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 young men and boys—crimes marked by brutality, manipulation, and chilling intent. But what made him one of the most infamous serial killers in modern history wasn't just what he did. It was how long he got away with it.In this episode of True Crime Uncovered, Brian strips the case down to the hard facts—no dramatics, no speculation. Just the timeline, the victims, the missed warnings, and the evidence that finally brought Dahmer's crimes to light.You'll hear:The early warning signs and first known attacksHow Dahmer evaded suspicion for over a decadeThe night one victim escaped and led police to his doorThe discovery inside his Milwaukee apartmentAnd the legal proceedings that followedIt's the story you've heard—but told without the noise. Just the truth, plainly told.This is part one of a three-part case series.Stay with us through the week:

We've told the story. We've stepped inside it. Now, we pull it all apart.In True Crime Revisited, co-hosts Brian King-Sharp and Dani come together to break down The Atlanta Child Murders—examining what we know, what we think we know, and what still doesn't sit right.This isn't about reaching for shock value. It's about asking the hard questions:Did the arrest of Wayne Williams really close the case?Why were so many murders linked—and should they have been?What role did public pressure and politics play in the investigation?And most importantly, what was missed?Brian brings the law enforcement lens. Dani brings the outside perspective. The result is an honest, unfiltered discussion that challenges assumptions and digs into the gray areas of the case. The Guilty Files gives you the full picture—one case, told three ways:

We're in the middle of our deep dive into The Atlanta Child Murders, and this time, we're shifting the lens. In True Crime Rewired, host Dani brings you closer to the heart of the case—not with timelines or transcripts, but with an immersive retelling that captures the emotion, the fear, and the weight of what really happened.What was it like to live through it? To wait for answers that never came? To feel the city unravel with every new name on the list? This episode takes you inside:A mother's quiet dread when her child doesn't returnThe rising panic across Atlanta's streets and schoolsThe silent strain inside the investigationA community holding its breath, waiting for justiceIt's not about rehashing the headlines. It's about understanding the experience.The Guilty Files tells one story, three ways: