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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!

A man posing as a delivery driver walked into a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, Illinois. Within 40 minutes, five women were executed—shot in the back of the head. One survived by pretending to be dead.No cameras. No clear motive. And the suspect? Still out there.Police have a sketch, partial 911 audio, and over 7,000 tips, but no answers.What do you guys think: was it really a robbery... or something more personal?And with such a clear sketch in their hands, why do you think no one has turned this guy in?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!

On July 16, 2011, somewhere between 60 and 100 teenagers descend on the quiet Port St Lucie, Florida neighborhood to party at Tyler Hadley's house.What they don't know is that the house holds a dark secret—Tyler's parents are lying dead in their bedroom. But what happened?If you had been at that party, do you think you would have realized something was off?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!

Gregory Green was resigned to spending the rest of his life in prison. Lucky for him, a pastor believes in second chances, even for Gregory.But as fate would have it, Gregory is NOT a changed man.We believe in second chances like anyone else, but some crimes are just plain unforgivable. Do you agree?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!

Imagine your daughter's best friend moving in after your child is brutally murdered, promising to help track down her killer. That's what Irene Avila thinks she's getting, but what she doesn't realize is that the best friend, Karen Severson, knows exactly what happened to her daughter, Missy.Do you think Missy Avila got 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!

A serial killer gets this crazy idea in his head: what if he fakes being one of his own victims to throw the cops off his trail? But instead of fooling them, he hands them exactly what they need to catch him.This is the case of James Koedatich, a convicted killer blending back into the community like his violent past never happened. What do you think of this story?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!

Today, we're about to peel back the layers of the Circleville Letters mystery, where every envelope holds a new fear.But who was behind these sinister letters? Share your guesses.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!

Victoria Cilliers is hurtling towards the ground at about 60 miles per hour. She is supposed to die. Her husband, Emile Cilliers, orchestrated the perfect accident.If she dies, he'll get everything he wants: her money, the house, his mistress. But things don't go according to plan.  How would you react if you found out someone close to you tried to kill you?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!

Who says you can't put a price on love? Catherine Walker's love was worth 400,000 dollars to her husband, Michael—the amount of the life insurance policy he took out on her. Michael and his mistress, Ailsa, planned the murder of Catherine together so they could start a new life. But did Michael really love Ailsa, or was she just a way to get rid of Catherine? 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, Texas lawyer David Glenn Lewis mysteriously disappears just before his beloved Cowboys win the Super Bowl. On the same day, a John Doe is found dead after a hit-and-run in Moxee, Washington.A simple Google search leads a detective to uncover that the John Doe and David Lewis might be the same person. But here's the twist: no one knows how or why David ended up 1,600 miles from home.What do you think? How did this lawyer end up in Moxee as a victim of a hit-and-run? Was there a hidden side to his life, or is there another explanation?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!

After serving 15 years in prison for killing two kids, Arthur Shawcross walked out a free man in 1988. But his time behind bars didn't change his dark desires. This episode was brought to you by the recommendations of several subscribers. A big thank you for your input!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!

A pampered teen, cruising around in his big truck, ends up killing four people in a drunken accident. But he's not to blame. Why? Because he's a ""victim"" of his own wealth. What do you think about Ethan's defense? Should he have known better or is he a victim of bad parenting? 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!

One day, out of the blue, Ruth Finley's world spirals out of control. She starts getting these creepy, threatening calls. She's freaking out, thinking she's BTK's next target. But it gets worse, the threats escalate into terrifying letters and violent assaults, by someone they call The Poet.But who's the person behind these threats? Stick around to find out.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!

On December 13th, 2001, Tracey Roberts protected her three kids during a violent home invasion. She sent one intruder running while putting nine bullets in the other. But this case isn't what it appears to be. 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!

One jealous criminal spots Jennifer and Michaela Petit on a grocery run, setting in motion one of the most heinous crimes in Connecticut history.   What happened to this innocent family of four?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!

Grant Amato wants to be a Twitch Streamer. His family is loving and supportive, so they jump in to help. The parents pay for all his needs. Little do they know their hard-earned money is traveling over 5,600 miles to a half naked girl in Bulgaria!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!

Jennifer Kesse would be 42 today. She has green eyes, sandy blonde hair and a shamrock tattoo on her left buttock. She stands about 5-foot-7 and weighed roughly 130 pounds when she disappeared. Her family is currently offering a reward for any information leading to their daughter's whereabouts. What do you think happened to Jennifer Kesse?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!

Jeremy Bamber either killed his family and he's in prison where he belongs, or he's an innocent man who'll likely die behind bars. This is the case for and against Jeremy, the White House Farm murders. But what do 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!

Susana Morales is another victim of the same old story. Her family reports her missing but the officers hit them with, “She probably just ran away.”They won't consider them “missing” until 48 hours after they disappeared.If the first 48 hours are the most crucial in any investigation, why wait even one second? However, the plot thickens when one of their fellow officers becomes the primary suspect. 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!

The media crowned him a miracle worker. He was God's gift to mankind until his web of lies involving the Clintons, Elton John, and the Pope were uncovered! A grim tale that is scrutinized in the Netflix documentary "Bad Surgeon: Love Under the Knife." Is a short prison sentence enough for the suffering he caused? Many believe that true justice has yet to be served. What do 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!

The State Attorney's office announced it will seek the death penalty in Stephan Sterns' case. As of now, he's charged with Madeline's murder, along with 60 other counts. Jennifer has not been charged with any crimes, but the Attorney's office seems to be leaving the door open. Stephan's trial is currently slated for mid-July 2024. Do you think Jennifer is implicated?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!

Nicholas Alahverdian, Nicholas Rossi, Arthur Knight—whatever you want to call him—is awaiting his day in court.He maintains that he is not this “Nicholas Alahverdian” character and plans to clear the good name of Arthur Knight.Do you believe that? What are your thoughts on this case?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!

Katelyn's family and friends put together an event called "Butterflies for Katelyn." For her dad, butterflies always remind him of her.He remembers how hard it was when she first went missing and how things got even worse when they found her body. That's when the butterflies started showing up everywhere he turned.Every time one landed near him, he'd look at it and say, “Hi, baby.” Is John Carter's plea bargain justice enough? What do you think the motive is in this case?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!

Stephen Morin. He's as bad as they come. On the FBI's 10 most wanted list, 40 victims, countless sexual assaults, and a rap sheet that reads like a horror movie script. But in the end? All that evil is no match for one Texas mom with a Bible in her hands.Share your thoughts, or maybe even your own stories of mysterious, miraculous moments.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 the heartland of America, where the fields stretch endlessly and small towns hold tight to their traditions, a chilling tale of identity, love, and tragedy began to unfold. Today we're recapping the triple murder that inspired the Oscar-winning movie "Boys Don't Cry."Have you seen this movie?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!

Police called Sandra Birchmore's death a suicide. State Police investigators agreed, and so did the medical examiner.Then, everything changed when former police detective, 38-year-old Matthew Farwell was charged with the 23-year-old's death. Do you think this is suicide or murder? 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!

Humans love gambling, and they always have. And as long as there's been gambling, there's been PROBLEM gambling. Shohei Ohtani, a Japanese baseball superstar living the dream, but little does he know his interpreter is busy draining millions from his bank account behind his back. What do you think about this shocking betrayal? Is there more to the story? 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!

Still to this day, nobody knows for sure what happened to Charles Morgan. Most people know what DIDN'T happen. He didn't kill himself. Most think he suffered from a fatal case of Knows-Too-Much.But what do 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!

On a scorching summer day, a car can turn into an oven in no time. Now, imagine a helpless baby trapped inside. The consequences can turn deadly, fast. We're about to take a closer look at what happened on that dreadful day.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!

Mary Vincent channeled her pain into purpose. She became a relentless champion for the rights of victims. By 1998, her efforts helped pass California's “Singleton Bill,” a law to make sure monsters who torture their victims can't slip out of prison early. What stood out to you most about Mary's story?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!

The tragic story of Sally Horner inspired one of the most controversial books of all time—Lolita, by Vladimir Nabokov.A book that wouldn't exist if Sally Horner didn't survive 21 months of torture.It wouldn't exist if Ruth Janisch ignored the blatant abuse happening right next door. And it wouldn't exist if Sally decided that fitting in with the girls wasn't worth stealing.Have you read the book?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!

Imagine this: A TikTok star known for his spot-on Scarface impressions, living the high life. Ali Abulaban had almost a million followers.But behind closed doors, this funny guy was no joke. Did Internet fame make this guy think he could take out his wife and friend? 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!

Rex Heuermann, a seemingly ordinary father and businessman, now linked to the notorious Gilgo Beach murders.From the haunting Gilgo Four to the newly linked victims, these new evidence will leave you on the edge of seat.Discover with us the secret notes found on his laptop that meticulously details his dark deeds, and follow the trail of evidence that led to his final arrest.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!

David Tronnes will spend the rest of his life behind bars. He'll never get to build the home he dreamed of. Instead, his permanent palace will be a 6x8-square foot box, equipped with a bed, a sink, and a toilet. He may even get a desk if he's lucky. The sad part? His prison cell has more amenities than the Zombie Home he left behind.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!

Noah's family started a GoFundMe, hoping to hire a private investigator to dig into Noah's case. His injuries were too severe for a trip and fall. Somebody caused them, either intentionally or unintentionally. That person is the only one who knows what really happened that night. But what do you think happened?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!

If Brittney is alive, she'd be 31 years old as of 2023. She has brown hair, blue eyes, and her daughter's name, “Payton,” tattooed on her left leg.And as for little Payton, she lives with her father and great-grandmother. Sometimes, when the news comes on and they show a picture of Brittney on TV, Payton will walk up to the screen and say, “That's my mama.”  Wouldn't it be amazing if she could see her mama in person again? 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!

Monica McCarrick ended up in a terrifying situation straight out of the books and movies she was into. Her daughters paid the price  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!

As of 2023, Bryan Miller is sitting on death row in Florence, Arizona. He still says he's innocent, with no idea how his DNA wound up on those bodies.  He's never been charged for the murder of 13-year-old Brandy Myers. Her case is still open to this day. What are your thoughts on this case? 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!

Denise Huskins and her boyfriend, Aaron Quinn, claimed kidnappers broke into their home and stole Denise away. But police refused to believe their story.They called her boyfriend a killer and her a liar. The moral of this story? Fact is often stranger than fiction. Just because it sounds made up doesn't mean it is. Have you seen the documentary "American Nightmare"?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!

Omaima Nelson could have been an inspiration—the tale of a young girl who escaped an abusive home in Egypt to forge new beginnings in America. Instead, she became the Butcher of Costa Mesa—a notorious cannibal.Was Omaima sick? Delusional? Or was she just pure evil? 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!

Blanche Monnier, born into a world of privilege and grace in France, 1849, mysteriously disappeared one day, leaving no clues behind. What followed is almost unbelievable.Did the years in that room shatter her mental health? Or did her mental health issues send her to that prison in the first place? While we may never uncover the truth, it's a thought-provoking question: Which explanation do you believe holds more weight?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!

Some people will do anything for love. Keegan Harroz may have done the worst thing imaginable. She fell head over heels for a deadbeat abuser, Barry Titus, who walked into her Oklahoma City law firm looking for a defense attorney.  Together, these lovebirds allegedly resorted to cold-blooded murder.What do you think of this case?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!

Mariah's all over social media these days, keeping her followers in the loop about her life and her surviving kids. She's an open book when it comes to her survival story, ready to share if it means helping others spot the warning signs of abuse.Have you ever dealt with coercive control?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!

We dive deep into the twisted murder that put Kenneth Smith on death row in Alabama. Watch this recap and decide if he deserved nitrogen gas execution. At 8:25 p.m., the chapter closed on Kenneth Eugene Smith. He was 58 years old. It's a moment that's sure to spark debates and discussions on the death penalty and execution methods, leaving us all to ponder the path forward in the pursuit of justice.What do 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!

Scott Peterson's name is synonymous with a horrific crime: the murder of his wife and unborn child. But when the LA Innocence Project stepped in, claiming new evidence, doubts arose. Could Scott Peterson be innocent after all?What do you think about Scott's chances for a new verdict?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!

As Megan's father, Ron, sees it, it was Megan's choice to take her own life, “But it was like someone handed her a loaded gun.” That someone was Josh Evans…aka…Lori Drew and her posse.What do you think of Tina and Ron's decision in allowing their daughter to have a MySpace page despite knowing the risks?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!