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Before he became the “Night Stalker,” Richard Ramirez was already showing signs of the evil that would define his name.While working at a Holiday Inn, he used a master key to sneak into guests' rooms and was caught attempting to assault a woman before her husband intervened. That early crime was ignored, but it revealed what was coming.In 1984, Ramirez began his first known murder, killing 79-year-old Jennie Vincow in her own home. Over the next year, he unleashed a reign of terror across Los Angeles and San Francisco, breaking into homes at night, attacking strangers, and leaving communities frozen in fear.By 1985, his recklessness left behind evidence that helped police close in. When his face hit the news, it was the public that finally caught him. Convicted of 13 murders and dozens of other crimes, Richard Ramirez became one of America's most feared serial killers.Follow True Crime Recaps all Halloween week for dark and haunting stories that still keep investigators up at night.

On December 6, 1991, four teenage girls—Jennifer and Sarah Harbison, Eliza Thomas, and Amy Ayers—were closing up a North Austin yogurt shop when a horrific crime unfolded.Just before midnight, firefighters arrived to find smoke pouring from the store. Inside, they discovered a nightmare: three of the girls were bound, gagged, stripped, and shot execution-style.The case quickly became one of Texas's most infamous investigations. Police chased dozens of suspects, from local teens to a serial killer on death row. In 1999, two men, Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott, confessed after grueling interrogations. But years later, DNA evidence proved they were innocent, and both were released.Now, more than thirty years later, the Austin Yogurt Shop Murders remain unsolved. With new HBO coverage reigniting interest and advances in DNA technology offering fresh hope, investigators still wonder: is the killer still walking free?Follow True Crime Recaps for the cases that refuse to rest.

In 2014, Russell and Shirley Dermond seemed to have the perfect retirement life in a quiet Georgia lake community. But when neighbors stopped by one morning, they found Russell decapitated in his garage. Shirley was gone.Ten days later, her body surfaced in Lake Oconee, weighed down with concrete blocks. There was no forced entry, no robbery, and no clear motive. Russell's wallet and Shirley's jewelry were still in the house. But investigators found gunshot residue on Russell's collar and signs of a violent struggle before Shirley was drowned.In 2024, a new DNA profile was discovered on Russell's clothes — the first major lead in a decade. But the killer remains unidentified. Was it a professional hit, a personal vendetta, or someone hiding in plain sight?Follow True Crime Recaps for more stories of unsolved murders and the clues that refuse to fade.

It was supposed to be his masterpiece. A sanctuary where art and love could thrive. But on a summer afternoon in 1914, Frank Lloyd Wright's Wisconsin estate, Taliesin, became the scene of one of the most shocking massacres in American history.The cook, Julian Carlton, turned on everyone in the house. Armed with an axe and a can of gasoline, he killed seven people, including Wright's lover, Mamah Borthwick, and her two children. What followed was fire, panic, and questions that have haunted historians for more than a century.Why did a quiet, polite employee snap so violently? Was it rage, revenge, or madness? Taliesin was rebuilt, but its walls still carry the scars of that terrible day.Follow True Crime Recaps for the stories where genius and tragedy collide.

Sherri Dally was a wife, a mother, and a devoted friend. On a Monday morning, she stopped at a Target in Ventura, California, to run errands. But in the parking lot, someone was waiting with handcuffs and a plan.She thought she was being arrested. In reality, it was an abduction. Behind the plot was her husband's mistress, Diana Haun, and together with Sherri's husband, Michael Dally, they conspired to make Sherri disappear.The most haunting part? The woman who murdered Sherri went on to raise her children.Follow True Crime Recaps for stories where love turns into betrayal and family becomes the ultimate crime scene.

Rebecca Schaeffer was just 21 years old and on the brink of Hollywood stardom when a deadly obsession found its way to her doorstep.Her killer, 19-year-old Robert John Bardo, had stalked her for years. He wrote letters, showed up at studios, and finally hired a private investigator to track her down. That investigator obtained Rebecca's unlisted address from the California DMV for just $250.On July 18, 1989, Bardo rang her doorbell and shot her point-blank in the chest. Her final word was “Why?” The murder shocked Hollywood and led to major changes in U.S. privacy laws.Are today's protections enough to keep public figures safe from stalkers like him?Follow True Crime Recaps for the cases that changed laws, lives, and the way we think about fame and privacy.

In Argentina, 19-year-old model Johana Casas was shot dead just days before her 20th birthday. Witnesses said her ex-boyfriend, Victor Cingolani, was the shooter. He was convicted and sentenced to 13 years in prison.But behind bars, Victor planned a wedding. His bride? Johana's identical twin sister, Edith. Their mother begged her to stop, even took her to court, but Edith passed a psych evaluation and married Victor on Valentine's Day 2013 as protesters threw eggs outside the prison.Then came another twist. A second man, Johana's controlling boyfriend Marcos Díaz, was also convicted of the same crime. With two men imprisoned for one murder, Victor's conviction was overturned, and he was set free. Edith welcomed him home, but the marriage later fell apart.So who really killed Johana Casas?Follow True Crime Recaps for more stories where love, betrayal, and murder collide.

In July 1995, 15-year-old Elyse Pahler left home in Arroyo Grande, California, thinking she was meeting friends for a late-night hangout. Instead, she walked into a planned murder.Three teenage boys obsessed with heavy metal and satanic sacrifice believed that killing a virgin would make their band famous. Joseph Fiorella, Jacob Delashmutt, and Royce Casey lured Elyse to a secluded clearing, where they held her down and stabbed her repeatedly as she begged for her life.For eight months, her body lay undiscovered while police assumed she had run away. When one of the killers confessed to a clergyman, the truth finally came out. The story later inspired the horror film Jennifer's Body, but the real crime is far darker than fiction.Follow True Crime Recaps for stories of obsession, manipulation, and pure evil.

Molly Watson thought she was marrying the love of her life. Days before her wedding, she was found shot in the head on a rural Missouri road.Her fiancé, James Addie, had been living a double life. Molly thought he was a widower. In reality, his fourth wife was still alive, and he had been hiding the truth from everyone.What began as a love story turned into a web of lies, betrayal, and murder. Addie was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. But how did no one see the truth until it was too late?Follow True Crime Recaps for more stories of love, lies, and deadly secrets.

In 2021, Gary and Wendy Spore were ambushed inside their Lake Tahoe home. Investigators say the shooter was their own son-in-law, former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini. What began as a family feud ended in a calculated double shooting that shocked the quiet community. In 2025, Serafini was found guilty of murder.Follow True Crime Recaps for more real stories that uncover the dark side of greed and revenge.

On February 6, 2021, Yale grad student Kevin Jiang was driving home when he was rear-ended. But this was no accident. Within seconds, the driver pulled out a gun and shot him eight times.Investigators soon uncovered a disturbing motive. The killer, MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan, was secretly obsessed with Kevin's fiancée, Zion Perry. After the shooting, Pan vanished, sparking a months-long manhunt across multiple states.He was eventually found hiding in Alabama after a suspicious phone call from his mother led police to a hotel. In 2024, Pan pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 35 years in prison with no parole.Does 35 years equal justice for Kevin Jiang's murder, or is it far from enough?Follow True Crime Recaps for the crimes that expose how obsession can turn deadly.

Two nights before Thanksgiving, Molly Elliott left her New Orleans office expecting a romantic evening with her husband. Instead, she was kidnapped at gunpoint by 18-year-old valet Jessie Hoffman.He forced her to withdraw money, drove her around for at least an hour, and then made her walk barefoot down a dirt path to her own execution. Molly's body was found on Thanksgiving morning.It took nearly 30 years for justice. In 2025, Jessie Hoffman was executed using nitrogen gas. But the question remains: was justice truly served, or does a case like this leave scars that no sentence can heal?Follow True Crime Recaps for more stories where justice is delayed but never forgotten.

Elizabeth Thomas was just 15 years old when she disappeared with her 50-year-old high school teacher, Tad Cummins, in March 2017. Their disappearance sparked a nationwide manhunt.Investigators later revealed Cummins had spent nearly a year grooming her—flirting, giving her gifts, and convincing her they shared a secret bond. When school officials began investigating, he panicked and abducted her.For 38 days, they hid in a remote cabin in Northern California until police finally tracked them down. Elizabeth had been manipulated into believing she was in love, but when the lies fell apart, so did his control.Follow True Crime Recaps for more stories where trust turned into betrayal.

Angela Sanford told police she stabbed Joel Leyva in self-defense. But when investigators looked at her phone, they found his number saved under a single chilling word: Sacrifice.Joel's body was discovered in the desert, stabbed 13 times with a ceremonial dagger. What started as a meetup turned into what prosecutors described as a twisted ritual.Angela was convicted and sentenced to 20 years for Joel's murder. But the case leaves a haunting question behind: how does someone become convinced that human sacrifice is the answer?Follow True Crime Recaps for the darkest true crime stories you'll never forget.

In 1975, 18-year-old Karen Grammer was abducted outside a Red Lobster in Colorado Springs. She was assaulted and stabbed 42 times, becoming the victim of a violent spree carried out by a group of soldiers.Karen's brother, actor Kelsey Grammer, has carried the weight of her murder for decades. Now, in a new memoir, he shares how her death nearly broke him and how he has fought to live with the grief.One of Karen's killers could be eligible for parole in 2027. Can time served ever erase the horror of what he did, or should justice mean life behind bars?Follow True Crime Recaps for the cases that continue to haunt families decades later.

In July 1995, 15-year-old Elyse Pahler thought she was meeting friends for a late-night hangout. Instead, she was lured into a brutal murder. Three teenage boys obsessed with heavy metal and satanic sacrifice believed killing a virgin would give their band fame and the devil's blessing.Elyse was stabbed repeatedly as she begged for her life. For eight months, her body went undiscovered while her killers bragged to friends about the crime. The truth finally came out when one of them confessed to a clergyman, leading police to her remains.The murder later inspired the horror film Jennifer's Body, but the real story is darker than fiction. Was this a crime of satanic obsession, or the twisted fantasy of teenagers chasing fame?Follow True Crime Recaps for the real stories behind infamous crimes.

In the early morning of June 23, 1993, Lorena Bobbitt committed an act so shocking it made her a household name. Hours later, she was driving through Virginia holding the evidence of her crime in her hand, while her husband was rushed to the emergency room.Lorena claimed years of abuse—emotional, physical, and financial—drove her to the breaking point. Her trial sparked a cultural firestorm, igniting debates about domestic violence, power, and justice that still resonate today.Three decades later, the Lorena Bobbitt case remains one of the most infamous and polarizing in American true crime history.Follow True Crime Recaps for more cases that changed the way we talk about crime and justice.

Robert Rhoades, known as the Truck Stop Killer, transformed his long-haul sleeper cab into a rolling torture chamber. For more than 15 years, he prowled America's highways, abducting women after murdering their boyfriends, then subjecting them to hours of brutality before dumping their bodies along desolate roads.Though Rhoades admitted to only a handful of murders, the FBI believes he may have killed as many as 50 people. His case remains one of the most disturbing reminders that predators can hide in plain sight.Follow True Crime Recaps for more stories of killers who turned everyday places into hunting grounds.

Blake Chappell was just 17 when he vanished after a school dance in Newnan, Georgia. Two months later, his body was discovered in a creek, face down, shot in the head, and partially undressed. For nearly 14 years, no one was charged.The night he disappeared in 2011, Blake texted his girlfriend that a police officer had stopped him, but no officer ever reported the encounter. Minutes later, he sent a final message about the cold. Then he was never heard from again. His clothes, wallet, and phone were never found.Now, in 2025, the case has exploded with a shocking arrest. Thirty-eight-year-old Scotty Elliot Smith allegedly confessed to the murder. He faces charges including felony murder, aggravated assault, and concealing a death.Why did it take so long to identify a suspect? And what finally cracked the case? Investigators are staying quiet, but Blake's family may finally be closer to justice.Follow True Crime Recaps for more cold cases that finally find answers.

Robin Kaye, a music executive on American Idol, and her husband Thomas Deluca, a songwriter, were living the dream in their $5 million Encino mansion. That dream ended in tragedy when police found both of them murdered in separate rooms after a welfare check.Surveillance footage revealed a chilling scene. The killer jumped the fence, slipped through an unlocked door, and waited inside. Just 30 minutes later, Robin and Thomas walked into their own deaths.The suspect, 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian, was known in the neighborhood for strange behavior. With a gun recovered from his home and mounting evidence, police arrested him. But the question remains: was this a random killing or a targeted hit?Follow True Crime Recaps for the cases that prove even the safest homes can hide the darkest secrets.

What began as another fiery campus debate ended with gunfire. Charlie Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University when a single rifle shot from a rooftop sniper hit him mid-sentence. Panic swept through the crowd as the shooter fled.Authorities identified the suspect as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, a college apprentice who traveled nearly 300 miles for the attack. Surveillance cameras captured his escape, and investigators later uncovered a hidden rifle, Discord messages, and bullets carved with strange internet slang and political slogans.Now Robinson is facing capital murder charges, and prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty. The question investigators are asking is simple but chilling. How did a quiet gamer from small-town Utah become the face of a campus assassination?Follow True Crime Recaps for cases where shocking violence erupts in the most unexpected places.

Al Kite lived a quiet life in suburban Denver until he rented a room to a man who called himself Robert Cooper. He seemed polite, professional, and trustworthy. Days later, Al was found tortured and murdered.The killer didn't just flee. He showered, changed into Al's clothes, and used his ATM card in a ski mask. Every detail of his life was fake. His name, his job, his phone number, all fabricated.Police recovered DNA but found no match. To this day, Robert Cooper's real identity remains unknown. Was this his first kill, or part of a chilling pattern that has yet to be uncovered?Follow True Crime Recaps for more cases where the killer could still be out there.

Sarah Grace Patrick broke down in tears at her parents' funeral, telling a packed church how much she loved them. She even posted TikToks begging for prayers and reached out to true crime creators to help find answers.But investigators say it was all an act. Five months later, the 17-year-old was arrested and charged with murdering her mom and stepdad, Kristin and James Brock. They were shot execution-style as they slept in their Georgia home. Their five-year-old daughter was the one who found them.Detectives say the evidence against Sarah Grace is overwhelming, but her motive remains unclear. Was she crying for justice, or was she hiding a dark secret all along?Follow True Crime Recaps for the cases that prove appearances can be deceiving.

In 1958, 16-year-old Leslie Arnold shocked Omaha by murdering both of his parents after they refused to let him see his girlfriend. That same night, he buried their bodies in the backyard and went to the movies as if nothing had happened.Two weeks later he confessed and was sentenced to life in prison. But in 1967, he escaped and disappeared without a trace. For more than 50 years, no one knew where he went.A DNA test finally uncovered the truth. Leslie Arnold had built a new life under another name, with a new family on the other side of the world.Can someone ever outrun their past, or does it always find a way back?Follow True Crime Recaps for stories of killers who thought they got away but never really did.

In Michigan, 13-year-old Lauryn Licari received thousands of cruel and threatening texts that ruined her friendships and reputation. For two years she believed she was being stalked by classmates or strangers.The truth was far more shocking. The stalker was her own mother, Kendra Licari, a respected coach and so-called “cool mom” who tormented her daughter while framing other kids.Kendra pled guilty to cyberstalking minors in 2023 and was sentenced to 19 months in prison. Netflix's new documentary Unknown Number brings this chilling case back into the spotlight and asks the haunting question: how could a mother become her child's worst nightmare?Follow True Crime Recaps for cases that reveal the darkest betrayals.

In 1988, 16-year-old David Brom picked up an axe and massacred nearly his entire family as they slept in their Rochester, Minnesota home. The brutality shocked even veteran investigators, and Brom was sentenced to three life terms in prison.But more than 35 years later, he is free. Thanks to changes in Minnesota law, juveniles convicted as adults are no longer required to serve mandatory life sentences. Instead, they can seek parole after decades behind bars. In 2025, at 53 years old, Brom walked out of prison.The decision has ignited outrage and debate across Minnesota and beyond. Can someone who murdered their entire family ever be rehabilitated, or should freedom never be an option for such crimes?Follow True Crime Recaps for the cases that test the limits of justice, mercy, and accountability.

On October 17, 2023, tragedy struck Malibu's Pacific Coast Highway, known as Dead Man's Curve. Twenty-year-old Fraser Bohm lost control of his BMW, killing four sorority sisters in a fiery crash.Prosecutors say this was no accident. Black box data shows Bohm's car jumped from 93 to 104 mph in seconds. They call it murder. His defense argues he was fleeing another aggressive driver, but investigators found no evidence.Now, with high-profile lawyer Alan Jackson defending him, Bohm faces trial. Was this reckless driving that became murder, or a tragic accident on one of California's deadliest roads?Follow True Crime Recaps for the cases where the line between accident and crime is put to the ultimate test.

Rebecca Haro told police a stranger attacked her and kidnapped her 7-month-old son, Emmanuel, outside a Big 5 sporting goods store. She and her husband, Jake, even stood before cameras, pleading for his safe return.But investigators say it was all a lie. Detectives believe Emmanuel was already dead when his parents made that public plea. Jake allegedly confessed to killing his son and dumping his body. Prosecutors also point to a disturbing history of abuse involving both parents. Blood was found in the home, but Emmanuel's body has never been recovered.Now Jake and Rebecca both face murder charges, and their surviving children are in the care of relatives. With confessions, lies, and haunting questions still unanswered, one mystery remains: what really happened to baby Emmanuel?Follow True Crime Recaps for more cases that expose the shocking truths hidden behind family secrets.

Jessica Wongso handed her best friend an iced coffee. Minutes later, Mirna Salihin was foaming at the mouth and dying, all caught on café security cameras.Prosecutors said it was a cold and calculated murder. The drink tested positive for cyanide. Jessica had a troubled past, a history of threats, and suspicious behavior like placing shopping bags around the drinks to block the view. But no one saw her spike the cup, and no cyanide was ever found in her home.She was convicted and later released early in 2024. Now she is free and reinventing herself as a social media influencer. Was this true justice, or a case built more on image than evidence?Follow True Crime Recaps for the cases that leave us questioning guilt, innocence, and everything in between.

Jonathan Joss, the voice of John Redcorn on King of the Hill, was shot dead outside his burned-down home in San Antonio in June 2025. Hours earlier, he and his husband returned to collect mail and discovered their burned dog's skull. Joss, grieving and pacing the street with a pitchfork, confronted the trauma, but their longtime neighbor Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez blocked their way, brandished a rifle, and fired. Witnesses described the shooting as cold, deliberate, and personal.Joss's husband says the killing followed years of “openly homophobic” harassment and threats, warnings that police failed to act on. Initially, authorities ruled out hate as a motive, but later admitted that conclusion was premature.Sigfredo was arrested and charged with murder after reportedly telling police “I shot him,” and was released on $200,000 bond and placed under house arrest.This case raises urgent questions about hate, negligence, and justice. Was Jonathan's murder fueled by bias, and what will it take for accountability?

For 23 years, the brutal murder of 49-year-old Leslie Preer haunted her family and baffled investigators. Found strangled and beaten inside her Maryland home, suspicion initially fell on her husband as the case went cold.The truth was far closer to home. Leslie's killer was Eugene Gligor, her daughter's former high school boyfriend who was once welcomed as family. For decades he built a successful life while the crime remained unsolved.In 2022, forensic genealogy and a discarded water bottle finally exposed him. Arrested in 2024, Gligor pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, but one haunting question still lingers: why did he kill Leslie Preer?Follow True Crime Recaps for more cold cases cracked wide open by DNA.

At just 15 years old, Kara Robinson was abducted at gunpoint and locked in a container by Richard Marc Evonitz — a predator hiding in plain sight. But instead of becoming his next victim, Kara outsmarted him. She memorized every detail, waited for the perfect moment, and made a daring escape.Her bravery didn't just save her own life — it exposed Evonitz as the man behind three cold-case murders and brought long-awaited justice to grieving families.In this episode, True Crime Recaps unpacks Kara's incredible survival story, the shocking secrets investigators uncovered, and the lingering mystery: did Evonitz leave behind even more victims?

Jason Corbett was found beaten to death in his North Carolina home — struck with a baseball bat and a brick. His wife, Molly Martens, and her father, a retired FBI agent, swore it was self-defense. But investigators said the crime scene told a different story: delayed 911 calls, staged details, and a victim who never stood a chance.Both were convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to decades in prison. But after years of appeals, their convictions were overturned. In 2023, they struck a plea deal, served just over four years, and walked free.Now, with a Netflix documentary reigniting debate, one question remains: Did Molly Martens and her father get away with murder, or was it truly self-defense?

In October 2024, 17-year-old Fatima Ali was attacked at her Washington bus stop in what prosecutors called an attempted honor killing. Fatima testified that her father, Ihsan, choked her until she blacked out—while her mother, Zahraa, allegedly joined in. Only a U.S. Army veteran's quick action stopped the assault.But before trial, the judge barred the jury from hearing about past threats, abuse, or the alleged motive. With key context off the table, jurors saw only the attack—not the bigger picture. Ihsan was acquitted of attempted murder. Zahraa was convicted only of violating a protective order.Would the verdict have changed if the jury heard everything?Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly cases where the truth in court isn't always the whole story.

In 1991, a New Jersey carnival ended in heartbreak. Five-year-old Timothy Wiltsey vanished while in the care of his mother, Michelle Lodzinski. Her shifting stories only deepened suspicion, first claiming he was kidnapped, then offering other versions of events. A year later, his remains were found near her workplace.Decades passed before Michelle was convicted of murder, only for the state's Supreme Court to overturn it, erasing the verdict forever. With double jeopardy protecting her, she will never face trial again.Did a mother get away with killing her child, or did the system fail an innocent woman? This is the mystery that still haunts New Jersey.Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly cases that shock, disturb, and challenge what we think we know about justice.

In 1989, a friendly snow day turned into a tragedy. Seven-year-old Jessica Carr had just beaten her 9-year-old neighbor, Cameron Kocher, at Nintendo. Hours later, he shot her in the back while she rode a snowmobile—then calmly returned to his video game.Charged with murder but sentenced to probation, Cameron walked away without a criminal record. Should a child who kills ever walk free? This case forces us to confront the uncomfortable intersection of youth, violence, and justice.Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly cases that shock, disturb, and challenge what we think we know about justice.

Sade Robinson was just 19—bright, kind, and ready for a simple first date. But prosecutors say Maxwell Anderson had been preparing something far darker: a “kill room” set up weeks in advance. That night, she never made it home.What followed was a search that gripped the community and a trial that revealed chilling details of premeditation, brutality, and unanswered questions. Was this his first time—or just the first time he got caught?Follow True Crime Recaps for the real stories that prove monsters don't always hide in the shadows.

20-year-old Paige Bell was found murdered in the engine room of a $140,000-a-week superyacht. The man accused? The same crew member she'd previously reported for harassment.As investigators piece together what happened aboard the Far From It, the yachting world is asking hard questions: Why wasn't he fired? Where were the safeguards? And how did a dream job in paradise become a crime scene?Former crewmates are demanding accountability—and change. Paige wanted to be a doctor. Instead, she became a headline.Follow True Crime Recaps for the stories that should never be forgotten.

Five men boarded the Titan sub for a once-in-a-lifetime dive to the Titanic. Hours later, the vessel imploded, killing everyone aboard. But this wasn't a freak accident—it was a tragedy years in the making.OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush ignored warnings, dismissed engineers, and used experimental materials unfit for deep-sea pressure. Now, investigations reveal a toxic safety culture, reckless decision-making, and an obsession with pushing limits—no matter the cost.Was the Titan doomed from the start?Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly deep dives into real-life disasters, cover-ups, and the warning signs no one should ignore.

Alivea Goncalves didn't cry. She didn't scream. She walked into that courtroom and delivered a tactical takedown of her sister's killer, Bryan Kohberger.Using his own words, research, and obsessions against him, Alivea gave a statement designed to cut deeper than any sentence ever could. From the mystery of the second weapon to his obsessive behaviors, she struck every psychological nerve.Did her words give him the punishment he never saw coming?Follow True Crime Recaps for more of the most powerful, unforgettable moments in modern true crime.

Amy Bishop walked into a University of Alabama faculty meeting with a gun—and opened fire. Three professors were killed, three others injured. And it only ended when her weapon jammed.But this wasn't her first act of violence. Years earlier, Bishop shot and killed her own brother—yet never faced charges. She was even linked to a mail bomb case. Despite clear warning signs, she built a career as a Harvard-educated professor and mother of four. Until she snapped, again.Did the system ignore the red flags for too long?Follow True Crime Recaps for gripping weekly stories about true crime's most chilling cases.

UPDATE: Grant Hardin—the former police chief known as the “Devil in the Ozarks”—has been found. After escaping Calico Rock prison in a fake guard uniform and vanishing for nearly two weeks, he was caught just 1.5 miles from where he walked free. He's now headed to a supermax facility.Before he was recaptured, Hardin's escape left Arkansas authorities scrambling. Once trusted as the town's top cop, his DNA later linked him to a decades-old cold case and exposed him as a killer hiding in plain sight.Should a man like this have ever been in medium security?Follow True Crime Recaps for real-time updates and deep dives into the most shocking cases in true crime.

In a stunning twist, Barry Morphew has been re-arrested for the 2020 murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. With her remains now found and forensic evidence pointing to a rare animal sedative in her system, prosecutors believe they finally have the case to go to trial. From deleted messages to a staged crime scene and disturbing new surveillance, this episode unpacks the chilling new indictment.Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly deep dives into breaking and infamous true crime stories.

New evidence. Creepy search history. A thumbs-up selfie taken just hours after four students were killed. And a major Dateline leak that could shake the entire trial.Sources say Bryan Kohberger was circling the King Road house long before the murders. He'd been there 23 times. And the night of the attack? He allegedly left behind a bloody chair print — and a Ka-Bar knife sheath. Investigators say he called his dad's number three times that morning. He also searched for knife sheaths… after the killings.But the biggest shock? How this sealed info got out. The judge is demanding answers — and suspects it may have violated the gag order. Could these leaks change the trial forever and do you think this Dateline leak helped or hurt the case? Let us know what you think.Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!

Marie Robards was a teenage girl dealing with family tension and feeling trapped. After learning her mother was staying with her unfaithful stepdad and being sent to live with her biological father, Marie planned to escape this ordeal by poisoning him.She stole barium acetate from her chemistry class and mixed it into her dad's dinner to get her freedom back. He dies in agony, and in his funeral, Marie learns that her mom was planning to leave her stepdad anyway. Meaning she would have been free even if she didn't kill him.Months later, she confided in a friend who eventually went to the police. Marie Robards was sentenced to 27 years for killing her father but was released on parole after just 10 years. She disappeared from the public eye, believed to be living under a new identity.Do you think she deserved more time, or was her early release justified? Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!

10-year-old Dakota Stevens tragically died after his 340-pound foster mother, Jennifer Wilson, sat on him for five minutes. Dakota had run to a neighbor's house seeking help after alleged abuse. Instead of helping, Wilson dragged him back and sat on his head and neck, ignoring his desperate cries for air.Ring camera footage showed the chilling moment, with Dakota's screams fading until he stopped moving. Wilson didn't realize something was wrong until it was too late. Dakota was placed on life support but died two days later from mechanical asphyxia.Wilson was sentenced to six years for reckless homicide, with one year suspended to be served on probation. Is six years enough for this tragedy?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!

Maria Ridulph was a young girl out enjoying the winter with a friend when she suddenly disappeared. On December 3, 1957, Maria was last seen playing near her home in Sycamore, Illinois, when a man offered her a ride. She never returned.Years passed, and her case went cold until 1994 when new leads emerged. John Tessier, aka Jack McCullough, a man with ties to the area, was arrested after DNA evidence and new testimonies pointed to him. He had been living under a different name for years, hiding his dark secret.McCullough was convicted in 2012 for the abduction and murder of Maria Ridulph. He was sentenced to life in prison. But in 2021, his conviction was overturned, leaving many questioning if the right man was convicted.Do you think John Tessier (aka Jack McCullough) was guilty, or was the wrong man locked up for decades?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!

In April 2023, 56-year-old Michael Dale paid over $11,000 to spend the night with OnlyFans model Michaela Rylaarsdam. Hours later, he was found with his entire head wrapped in plastic and duct tape, and women's shoes glued to his feet.Michaela told police it was consensual BDSM gone wrong. But investigators found videos on her phone showing Dale struggling to breathe—footage she allegedly recorded for her subscribers.She was charged with murder in 2025. Prosecutors say he was too drunk to consent. Her team says it was a tragic accident.What do you think—murder, or a fatal mistake?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!

In 1993, 22-year-old Anabel Segura was kidnapped while jogging in Madrid's La Moraleja neighborhood. Her family and the police spent almost three years looking for her after her kidnappers made them believe she was still alive. A clue in a ransom tape led the police to identify and arrest the kidnappers after realizing Anabel was long gone. The kidnappers were sentenced to lengthy prison terms, but only served a fraction of their sentences before being released.Anabel's story left a lasting impact, and her legacy continues to be honored in Madrid with a cultural center named after her. What do you think about her killers being allowed to walk free?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!

In 1995, 15-year-old Nicole van den Hurk disappeared on her way to work in the Netherlands. Weeks later, she was found dead in the woods—but despite multiple leads, no arrests were made, and the case went cold.Sixteen years later, her stepbrother Andy made a shocking move: he falsely confessed to the crime. His goal? To force police to reopen the case and test for DNA.Andy's confession helped break the case open, and new evidence pointed to Jos de G., a man with a criminal record. He was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years—but not for murder.Andy, who struggled with mental health and addiction, passed away in 2021 at age 46. After years of fighting for justice, his story ended in tragedy.Did Nicole or her family ever truly get justice?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!

It's June 2021. A man forces his way into the Carhee family's Houston apartment and starts shooting.Their 10-year-old daughter is hit, but survives by playing dead. She has to watch her pregnant mother, father, and sister die. After the killer leaves, she locks the door, grabs her baby brother, and calls for help. Bleeding and in shock, that little girl's courage saves two lives.Police say this wasn't random. The attack was allegedly planned by a woman who once dated the mother, and watched the murders happen live on FaceTime.Watch the full recap and tell us: what does justice even look like after something like this?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!