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She married them fast, drugged their food, and emptied their bank accounts. Then they died. Melissa Ann Shepard did it for decades, moving between Canada and Florida, leaving a trail of dead and disabled husbands behind her. The drug was always the same. The pattern was always the same. And no one could stop her until one man survived long enough to tell someone what was in his coffee. In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy follows the Internet Black Widow from her first kill to her last arrest, and the question that haunted every investigation: was she a murderer, or just a thief who didn't care if her victims lived or died?Head over to our Murder True Crime Stories YouTube channel to WATCH our video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderTrueCrimeStoriesJoin Crime House+ to binge a special limited series on Murder: True Crime Stories for America's 250th: The Crimes That Built America. These are the cases that created the FBI, gave us Miranda rights, sparked criminal profiling, and gave us America's Most Wanted. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show's page. You'll also get both parts to every Murder: True Crime Stories case released at once ad-free.

What was Mackenzie Shirilla really saying on her prison calls? After listeners noticed her repeatedly switching into a strange coded language, speculation exploded online. In this special episode, attorney and fluent Carnie Talk speaker Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch helps translate some of Mackenzie's most talked-about calls, revealing conversations that were hidden in plain sight. From prison complaints and personal drama to comments that take on an entirely new meaning once decoded, this episode uncovers what was really being said….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

In Part 2 of Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy follows Andrew Cunanan's cross-country killing spree from Minneapolis to Miami Beach. After murdering two men he knew personally, Andrew killed a wealthy Chicago real estate developer and a New Jersey cemetery worker before driving south to Florida, where he spent two months hiding in plain sight just miles from Gianni Versace's Ocean Drive mansion. On the morning of July 15th, 1997, Gianni stepped out for magazines and coffee. He never made it back through his front door. What followed was a massive manhunt, an eight-day standoff that ended on a houseboat, and a death that left every question about motive unanswered. Andrew Cunanan took his reasons with him, but Gianni's legacy endured through the sister who refused to let it die.Head over to our Murder True Crime Stories YouTube channel to WATCH our video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderTrueCrimeStoriesJoin Crime House+ to binge a special limited series on Murder: True Crime Stories for America's 250th: The Crimes That Built America. These are the cases that created the FBI, gave us Miranda rights, sparked criminal profiling, and gave us America's Most Wanted. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show's page. You'll also get both parts to every Murder: True Crime Stories case released at once ad-free.

He carried two copies of ApoE4, the highest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, went through medical school knowing exactly what his LDL of 700 meant, decided the experts were wrong, and then published the case report to prove it. In this episode, Louisa sits down with Dr. Nick Norwitz, PhD researcher and metabolic scientist, for one of the most scientifically dense conversations on brain health, cholesterol biology, and Alzheimer's prevention ever recorded on this show. They cover why the phospholipid form of DHA reaches the brain more effectively than standard fish oil, how ApoE4 carriers burn through omega-3s differently and what to do about it, the lithium orotate data that sold out supplement shelves worldwide, and why GSK-3 beta, the enzyme that phosphorylates tau, may be the most under appreciated target in Alzheimer's research today. Then Dr. Nick Norwitz lays out the case that challenges the "LDL is always the enemy" consensus: why metabolically healthy individuals may not benefit from aggressive lipid-lowering therapy, what his viral coronary CT angiogram showed after seven years of 700+ cholesterol, why the EZPAVE trial headlines don't hold up under scrutiny, and what GLP-1s are doing inside the brain completely independent of weight loss. You'll also hear about the sardine diet experiment, the omega-3 thermogenesis connection, ketones as misfolded protein clearance agents, creatine for depression, retatrutide and PCSK9, BPC-157 risks, and what Dr. Nick Norwitz believes is coming in Alzheimer's gene therapy within the next decade. *Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+:*https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ *TOPICS DISCUSSED*(00:00:00) Intro: The ApoE4 Paradox and the Case Report That Broke the Internet (00:00:57) Why Standard Omega-3 Supplements Fail and What to Take Instead (00:05:13) DHA and the Phospholipid Carrier: How It Crosses the Blood-Brain Barrier (00:10:19) ApoE4 Explained: Risk, Genetics, and Why Nick Is Optimistic (00:17:38) Why ApoE4 Carriers Burn Through DHA Faster and Need More (00:20:31) Women, Omega-3s, Menopause, and Brain Insulin Resistance (00:21:41) Statins, Sex Differences, and the DHA-Blood Sugar Connection (00:26:01) Statins and Dementia: What the Data Actually Say (00:32:24) Tau, GSK-3 Beta, Lithium Orotate, and Targeting Alzheimer's Pathology (00:42:19) The Glymphatic System, 40Hz Devices, and Sleep as Brain Clearance (00:45:21) Gene Editing, Prime Editing, and the Future of ApoE4 Therapy (00:49:33) Nick's Case Report: 700 LDL, Zero Plaque, and Seven Years of Data (00:55:10) The EZPAVE Trial: Why the Headlines Don't Hold Up (01:00:33) KetoneIQ: Ketones for Brain Energy and Focus (01:01:29) Cheers Health: Supporting Liver Function and Cognitive Recovery (01:03:54) If Not LDL, What Causes Heart Disease in Metabolically Healthy People? (01:12:05) The Oreo Experiment and the Sardine Diet: Self-Experiments in Metabolism (01:19:10) Ketones, Women's Brains, and Clearing Misfolded Proteins (01:21:08) The Full Brain Health Protocol: Omega-3s, Creatine, NAD, Lithium, and More (01:24:01) GLP-1s for the Brain: Independent of Weight, Targeting Amyloid and Tau (01:25:28) Peptides: BPC-157 Risks, Retatrutide, MOTS-c, and What's Worth Watching (01:29:02) Why Nick Is Controversial And Why He Doesn't Mind _______ *Thank you to our sponsors*Fenix Health Science: fenixhealthscience.com Use code NEUROEXPPulsetto: https://pulsetto.tech/pages/NEURO or use Code NEURO for some off your orderFunction Health: https://www.functionhealth.com/louisanicolaBASED Bodyworks: https://basedbodyworks.com/ and use code NEURO for 20% offKetoneIQ: https://ketone.com/NEURO for 30% OFFCheers Health: https://CheersHealth.com/NEURO or use code NEURO for 20% off _______ I'm Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer's prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention.If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer's risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gianni Versace was the Italian fashion designer who turned bold prints, bare skin, and celebrity culture into a global empire. From his mother's seamstress studio in southern Italy, he rose to dress everyone from Princess Diana to Tupac Shakur, building a brand that generated over $800 million in annual sales by the mid-1990s. In Part 1 of Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy traces Gianni's creative journey from small-town Calabria to the top of the fashion world, while introducing the man who would destroy it all: Andrew Cunanan, a 27-year-old con artist whose carefully constructed life of lies was collapsing around him. As Gianni settled into his Miami Beach mansion at the height of his influence, Andrew bought a one-way ticket to Minneapolis, where two men who trusted him were about to pay for it with their lives.Head over to our Murder True Crime Stories YouTube channel to WATCH our video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderTrueCrimeStoriesJoin Crime House+ to binge a special limited series on Murder: True Crime Stories for America's 250th: The Crimes That Built America. These are the cases that created the FBI, gave us Miranda rights, sparked criminal profiling, and gave us America's Most Wanted. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show's page. You'll also get both parts to every Murder: True Crime Stories case released at once ad-free.

What started as a confrontation between two teenagers at a Texas track meet has become one of the most divisive criminal cases in recent memory. Dive into everything that led up to the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, the competing narratives surrounding Karmelo Anthony, and the trial testimony that had people talking nationwide. From explosive witness accounts and claims that Karmelo was already holding a knife before the confrontation began, to the medical examiner's devastating testimony about Austin's final moments, we cover every major development from the courtroom….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

In the 1920s, members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma were among the wealthiest people on the planet, thanks to massive oil reserves beneath their land. Then they started dying: poisoned, shot, and blown up in their own homes. Local law enforcement wouldn't help, and some of them were in on it. There was no FBI to call. Not the way we know it. This is the story of the conspiracy that targeted the Osage for their oil money, and the investigation that transformed a small federal agency into the most powerful law enforcement organization in the country. This is episode 2 of The Crimes That Built America, a special four-part series on Murder: True Crime Stories hosted by Carter Roy. New episodes come out every Monday, with all four available now, ad-free, on Crime House Plus. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show's page.

On August 31st, 1997, Princess Diana died in a car crash in a Paris tunnel. She was 36 years old. The official investigation concluded it was a tragic accident caused by a drunk driver and high-speed paparazzi pursuit. But for millions of people around the world, the explanation never quite fit. Questions about the events leading up to that night, the role of the British establishment, and what Diana herself had feared in the months before her death have fueled debate for nearly three decades. In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy examines the life, the crash, the investigations, and the theories that have kept the world asking whether there is more to the story than what was officially told.Head over to our Murder True Crime Stories YouTube channel to WATCH our video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderTrueCrimeStoriesJoin Crime House+ to binge a special limited series on Murder: True Crime Stories for America's 250th: The Crimes That Built America. These are the cases that created the FBI, gave us Miranda rights, sparked criminal profiling, and gave us America's Most Wanted. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show's page. You'll also get both parts to every Murder: True Crime Stories case released at once ad-free.

This week in Headline Highlights Anna Kepner's stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, has been ordered into federal custody until his September trial. A Colorado mother has been charged with murder after allegedly enabling her 16-year-old daughter's alcohol abuse and failing to get her help before she died. In North Carolina, a teen and a 28-year-old man have been charged with killing her parents and grandmother before fleeing to Tennessee together. A German shipping heiress was found shot dead at her family's South African estate just one day after the estate's financial manager was also found dead from a gunshot wound. Alabama authorities say eight people have been charged in connection with an alleged child trafficking operation inside an underground bunker involving multiple victims….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

By the mid-1970s, Sal Mineo's Oscar-nominated Hollywood career had collapsed. He was broke, deeply in debt, and sleeping in a rented apartment with rented furniture. But a sold-out stage run in San Francisco had the critics raving again, and a deal to direct his first feature film was finally coming together. On the night of February 12th, 1976, Sal left rehearsal for the LA run of his comeback show, stopped for cupcakes and cigarettes, and pulled into his usual parking spot. He never made it to his front door. In Part 2 of Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy follows Sal's fall from teen idol to forgotten star, the brutal stabbing that ended his life at 37, and an investigation derailed by tabloid speculation before the truth finally surfaced.Head over to our Murder True Crime Stories YouTube channel to WATCH our video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderTrueCrimeStoriesJoin Crime House+ to binge a special limited series on Murder: True Crime Stories for America's 250th: The Crimes That Built America. These are the cases that created the FBI, gave us Miranda rights, sparked criminal profiling, and gave us America's Most Wanted. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show's page. You'll also get both parts to every Murder: True Crime Stories case released at once ad-free.

Before he was a Hollywood star, Sal Mineo was a scrappy kid from the Bronx who couldn't stop getting into fights. His mother enrolled him in dance lessons to keep him out of trouble, and by 11 he was on Broadway. By 15 he was in his first film. By 16, he was reading lines poolside at the Chateau Marmont with James Dean, cast as one of three leads in Rebel Without a Cause. It was the kind of rise that seemed destined to last forever. It didn't. In Part 1 of Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy traces Sal's path from a tiny apartment above his family's casket business to the brightest lights in Hollywood, and the beginning of a story that would end on a dark Los Angeles street two decades later.Head over to our Murder True Crime Stories YouTube channel to WATCH our video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderTrueCrimeStoriesJoin Crime House+ to binge a special limited series on Murder: True Crime Stories for America's 250th: The Crimes That Built America. These are the cases that created the FBI, gave us Miranda rights, sparked criminal profiling, and gave us America's Most Wanted. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show's page. You'll also get both parts to every Murder: True Crime Stories case released at once ad-free.

For months, Taylor Parker told friends, family, and even her boyfriend that she was pregnant. There was just one problem: she wasn't. As the date of her supposed delivery got closer, the lies became impossible to maintain. Then, on a quiet October morning in Texas, pregnant Reagan Simmons-Hancock was brutally attacked inside her own home. What happened next would become one of the most shocking and disturbing crimes in modern true crime history. In Part One, uncover the deception, the warning signs, and the horrifying discovery that changed everything….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

By the time detectives sat down across from Taylor Parker, they already knew something she didn't: her story was falling apart. The baby she claimed was hers wasn't hers at all. Faced with mounting evidence, Taylor offered explanation after explanation, each more unbelievable than the last. In Part Two, dive into the interrogation that exposed her lies, the trial that revealed even darker details, and the sentencing hearing that uncovered shocking behavior no one saw coming. Just when you think you've heard the worst part of this case, another bombshell drops….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

You know the words by heart: "You have the right to remain silent." But do you know the crime behind them? In 1963, a man named Ernesto Miranda confessed to a violent crime in a Phoenix police station, was convicted, and sentenced to decades in prison. Three years later, the Supreme Court threw out his conviction, not because he was innocent, but because of how he'd been questioned. The ruling changed the rules for every police interrogation in America, and what happened to Miranda afterward is one of the strangest stories in criminal justice history. This is episode 1 of The Crimes That Built America, a special four-part series on Murder: True Crime Stories hosted by Carter Roy. Four crimes, four failures, and four systems that exist because someone refused to let it happen again. New episodes drop every Monday, and all four are available now, ad-free, on Crime House Plus. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show's page.

He was called the Visalia Ransacker, the East Area Rapist, and the Original Night Stalker before anyone realized they were chasing the same man. Over more than a decade, he committed over 100 burglaries, approximately 50 sexual assaults, and 13 murders across California. Then he vanished for 40 years, raising a family in the suburbs while his victims spent decades checking their locks and flinching at unknown calls. He had studied criminal justice and worked as a cop on an anti-burglary unit just miles from the homes he was ransacking. It took a public genealogy database and a tissue in a trash can to finally put a name to the monster. In this episode of Murder: True Crime Stories, host Carter Roy traces the full arc of the Golden State Killer, from the first break-ins to the breakthrough that proved no one gets to be gone in the dark forever.Head over to our Murder True Crime Stories YouTube channel to WATCH our video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderTrueCrimeStoriesIf you're new here, don't forget to follow Murder: True Crime Stories to never miss a case! Want all 2 parts of every case all at once? Join Crime House+ and get both parts of each case dropped at once ad-free. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show's page. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios.

This week on Headline Highlights: Josh Duggar's appeal to overturn his conviction was denied, and his unexplained transfer to a federal medical facility has sparked speculation. New updates emerge as authorities say Ashlee Jenae died from self-inflicted harm linked to mental distress, but her family disputes the ruling and continues to question the investigation. Karen Read is suing investigators after her acquittal, and newly revealed texts from lead investigator Michael Proctor showing hateful language have intensified allegations of misconduct and bias in the case. University of Southampton student Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed in a late-night encounter. The trial of Karmelo Anthony in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet is underway, with key testimony and evidence shaping a closely watched self-defense case. Karmelo Anthony's trial in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet is underway, where he is claiming self-defense as testimony and evidence are being presented….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

In Part 2 of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy explains what happened after a 21-year-old British student named Meredith Kercher was found murdered in Perugia, Italy in November 2007. Investigators quickly fixated on her American roommate Amanda Knox. Not because of hard evidence, but because of the way she acted. What followed was a years-long legal battle shaped more by tabloid speculation than forensic fact, while the man convicted of the killing, and Meredith herself, faded from public view.Head over to our Murder True Crime Stories YouTube channel to WATCH our video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderTrueCrimeStoriesIf you're new here, don't forget to follow Murder: True Crime Stories to never miss a case! Want all 2 parts of every case all at once? Join Crime House+ and get both parts of each case dropped at once ad-free. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show's page. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios.

In November 2007, 21-year-old British student Meredith Kercher was found murdered in her home in Perugia, Italy, just five weeks into a semester abroad she had spent months dreaming about. What should have been a straightforward search for justice became a global media spectacle, one that centered not on the victim, but on her American roommate, Amanda Knox. In Part 1 of Murder: True Crime Stories, Carter Roy traces Meredith's life, her final days, and the chaotic scene that unfolded when her body was discovered.Head over to our Murder True Crime Stories YouTube channel to WATCH our video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderTrueCrimeStoriesIf you're new here, don't forget to follow Murder: True Crime Stories to never miss a case! Want all 2 parts of every case all at once? Join Crime House+ and get both parts of each case dropped at once ad-free. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you're listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show's page. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios.

Send us Fan Mail“How can I advocate for my kid when everything seems to be against me?” “How do adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) affect kids, and how can we help them recover?” — Advocacy is tough and often feels like an uphill battle. Whether you're raising a child who has experienced foster care, a child with developmental challenges, or a child recovering from trauma, advocacy is crucial to ensuring that they receive the support and opportunities they need. It's also difficult. That's why today, Kayla Richerson speaks with Paula Yost, an attorney, advocate, counselor, and both a biological and adoptive mother. Paula shares her experience advocating for her own kids, explains how advocating can completely change the outlook of a child's life, and encourages us to speak up, even when it's hard. Paula reminds us that a single supportive, caring, and loving adult can completely change a child's life. If you're struggling to advocate for your child, receive the care you need, or build a support system, Paula's practical advice and uplifting story is sure to help you get on the path to success.

Just days after Thanksgiving in 2018, 29-year-old Kelsey Berreth seemingly vanished without a trace from her Colorado home. At first, her family tried convincing themselves there had to be a reasonable explanation. But as the days passed with no calls, no texts, and no sign of Kelsey, panic started setting in. Inside her condo, everything looked as though she had simply stepped out for a moment and never came back. Her belongings were still there, unfinished food sat untouched, and small details inside the apartment began making investigators increasingly uneasy. Meanwhile, the one person who should have been most desperate to find her, Kelsey's fiancé and the father of her child, appeared strangely calm….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

The final episode in the Mackenzie Saga. Nearly four years after the crash that killed her boyfriend and his friend, Mackenzie Shirilla continues to insist that she is innocent. And in hours of jail phone calls with her mother, she makes it clear that her stance hasn't changed. As Mackenzie discusses her conviction, life behind bars, and her hopes for an appeal, many listeners have been struck by what they see as a startling lack of accountability. At the same time, a series of text messages between Mackenzie and her father have sparked intense debate online. Dive into the calls, the texts, and the family dynamics that are raising new questions about Mackenzie's life post conviction..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

This week on Headline Highlights: Rebecca Haro pleaded guilty in the death of her 7-month-old son Emmanuel and was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison, though his remains have never been found. Nearly a year after Melissa Casias disappeared, hikers found her remains in a remote area of Carson National Forest. New court filings reveal disturbing new evidence in the cruise ship murder of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, as prosecutors build their case against her stepbrother, Timothy Hudson. Three women were found dead in Puerto Vallarta in two weeks, sparking serial killer rumors. And new interviews, phone calls, and legal filings in the Mackenzie Shirilla case have reignited debate over her conviction….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. ..

Since her sentence to prison for the crash that killed her boyfriend and his friend, Mackenzie Shirilla has largely remained out of the public eye. Netflix's Crash recently introduced the case to a whole new audience, but many of these conversations were never featured in the documentary. Now, with the release of dozens of prison phone calls with friends, a different side of the story has emerged. In these candid conversations, Mackenzie opens up about life behind bars, her hopes for the future, the attention surrounding her case, and the challenges of adjusting to her new reality. Dive into the prison calls that offer an unfiltered look at what Mackenzie has been saying from behind bars….If you're new here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases: http://youtube.com/@annieelise..

When firefighters responded to a car burning off the side of Interstate 10 in Arizona, it looked like a routine highway fire. But hidden inside the vehicle was the body of 22-year-old Mercedes Vega, and investigators quickly realized this was one of the most horrifying cases they had ever encountered. As detectives dug into Mercedes' final hours, they uncovered a trail of disturbing clues: blood in her apartment parking garage, surveillance footage capturing her last known moments alive, abandoned vehicles, and evidence suggesting she may have been targeted long before the night she disappeared….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

This week on Headline Highlights: Newly released jail calls from Mackenzie Shirilla are causing outrage after she called herself the “third victim” and joked about getting Kim Kardashian as her lawyer because she wears SKIMS. After billionaire Isak Andic, founder of Mango, died in what was initially ruled a hiking accident in Spain, investigators reopened the case and are now accusing his son. Influencer, Gabriela Gonzalez, and her father are facing attempted murder charges after prosecutors alleged they tried to hire a hitman to kill her ex, Jack Avery, during a bitter custody battle. And UK celebrity, Katie Price, says her new husband, Lee Andrews, vanished in Dubai just months after their whirlwind marriage, sparking a bizarre online mystery….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

Send us Fan Mail“How can I help my kids manage stress and pressure in youth sports?” “How can I encourage my kids without adding undue pressure?” — Two weeks ago, we heard Harvey Araton's expertise on character building through youth sports and the pressures and stresses that often come out of it. In part two of Benoit Harpey and Kayla Richerson's conversation with him, Harvey walks us through practical ways to take the pressure and stress off our kids' shoulders. He reminds us that sports build character and are ultimately meant for fun—not just for full-ride college scholarships. He shares applicable advice on how, in our own lives, we can keep our eyes on the goal of the game and ensure our kids enjoy it every step of the way. If you're a sports-parent veteran or just getting into the game, tune in to relieve your own stresses—and those of your children.

In the small town of Moberly, Missouri, the disappearance of 16-year-old Kayla Huff has turned into a case filled with twists so bizarre and disturbing that it's hard to believe it's real. What started with a teenage girl vanishing after her car mysteriously broke down quickly spiraled into a massive investigation involving multiple arrests, shocking allegations, suspicious behavior, and rumors spreading across social media faster than investigators can confirm them. The deeper authorities dig into Kayla's final days, the darker and more complicated this case becomes, leaving an entire community desperate to understand what really happened to her….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

This week on Headline Highlights: Outrage is growing after Makayla Settles' father pleaded guilty to incest and supplying alcohol to a minor, yet only faces a maximum sentence of just three years in prison. Kouri Richins has officially been sentenced to life without parole for murdering her husband, though many are now focused on her emotional courtroom statement where she continued claiming innocence. In a shocking update, Alex Murdaugh has been granted a new murder trial after the court ruled that jury misconduct by the trial clerk violated his right to a fair trial. A federal operation involving multiple cruise ships in San Diego has sparked major backlash and speculation after 28 crew members were removed and deported over alleged involvement with CSAM. And, the disappearance of Melissa Casias has fueled major online speculation after the Los Alamos employee vanished in 2025, leaving behind her belongings and two factory-reset phones before being seen walking alone near a highway in New Mexico….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

Today we're breaking down the 5 biggest bombshells Netflix left out of the Mackenzie Shirilla case — including disturbing witness statements, alleged prior threats, missing toxicology questions, and behavior in the aftermath of the crash that never made it into the documentary. From claims friends were pressured to stay quiet to the controversy surrounding discarded blood samples, there are layers to this case that most people have never heard. We're unpacking the details, contradictions, and unanswered questions that could completely change how you view the crash and everything that followed..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

What first seemed like a tragic car accident quickly spiraled into one of the most controversial murder cases in recent memory. After crashing her car at nearly 100 miles per hour, killing her boyfriend and friend, Ohio teenager Mackenzie Shirilla was accused of intentionally driving them to their deaths. But years later, with Netflix revisiting the story and new text messages, prison calls, and claims of medical episodes surfacing, people are beginning to question whether everything about this case is really as clear as it once seemed. Was this a calculated act of murder, or could there be more to the story than anyone realized? Join Annie as she reopens the case of Mackenzie Shirilla..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

This week on Headline Highlights: Lynette Hooker's disappearance in the Bahamas is now under heavier scrutiny after authorities seized her husband Brian's sailboat as part of the investigation. A deadly Pennsylvania house fire is being investigated as arson after police say Robert Zimmerman allegedly set the home ablaze following a woman's rejection. In another disturbing case, prosecutors say Brian Lanzim drove from Maine to New Jersey armed with guns and body armor after threatening his ex-girlfriend's family, in what authorities believe may have been a planned family annihilation. And, in Washington, a woman was stabbed 48 times in what prosecutors now believe was staged to look like a home invasion..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

Send us Fan Mail“How to reduce pressure on young athletes?” “How can I support my kids in youth sports?” “How do sports shape character in kids?” — Kids worldwide engage in team sports, and for years it has brought joy to the players. Recently, though, the commercialization of youth sports, as well as motivations beyond character building and fun, have placed undue pressure on young athletes. This unhealthy pressure leads to stress, overwhelm, and tension. In part one of Benoit Harpey and Kayla Richerson's conversation with Harvey Araton—New York Times columnist and sports journalist, author, and father—we learn about the true goal of team sports, which lies in character building. Harvey shares his own story; explains how budget constraints, scholarship goals, and sports commercialization take away from the joy; and provides applicable advice for avoiding these negative effects. Together, we dive into the true purpose of youth sports, how to cultivate growth, and how to make the most of what kids really love.

When 33-year-old Katlyn Harp suddenly vanished, her twin sister Heather knew almost immediately that something was very wrong. The two were inseparable, best friends, daily confidants, and the kind of twins who never went a single day without talking. So when Katlyn's usual morning selfie never came, her phone went dark, and a suspicious text claiming she had “needed a break” surfaced, Heather's gut told her this wasn't a woman walking away… it was the start of a nightmare. .If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

In November 2025, 18-year-old Anna Kepner boarded a family cruise expecting sunshine, memories, and a relaxing vacation at sea. Instead, the trip ended in horror when Anna was found dead inside the room she shared with her stepbrother and younger half-brother while the ship sailed through international waters. Her father says he was the one who found her, pulling her body from underneath the bed before realizing his daughter was gone. Prosecutors now allege Anna was assaulted and intentionally killed, while the teenage family member accused of her murder reportedly claims he “can't remember” what happened that night. As shocking new details emerge from inside the cramped cabin and the family at the center of this tragedy speaks out, unpack the disturbing case that turned a dream vacation into a nightmare no one saw coming....If you're new here, don't forget to subscribe for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases: http://youtube.com/@annieelise..

This week on Headline Highlights: A developing situation has left multiple people ill and at least three dead from suspected Hantavirus, an unusual outbreak on a luxury cruise ship. Prosecutors say a new timeline shows David Anthony Burke (d4vd)  planned Celeste's murder,  and staged a cover story, though it has not been proven in court. In Shreveport, Louisiana, Shamar Elkins allegedly shot his girlfriend, killed eight children including seven of his own, and then fled. Tanner Horner has now been sentenced to death for the killing of Athena Strand. In Alice Springs, a 5-year-old girl known as Kumanjayi Little Baby went missing and was found dead five days later….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .FedEx Driver Planned Her Abduction and Murder | Athena Strand

Just days before her mother was set to visit, 26-year-old Annie McCarrick, an American who had moved to Ireland to build a life she loved, vanished without a trace after a normal morning of errands, leaving behind unpacked groceries, missed plans, and a final confirmed sighting that would become the start of one of Ireland's most haunting unsolved disappearances, with conflicting witness accounts and a decades-long search that still has not revealed what happened to her….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

This week on Headline Highlights: Makayla Settles' father will not be charged with what many were hoping for due to insufficient evidence without her testimony, and the case is moving forward on lesser charges despite DNA evidence and earlier felony arrests. Celeste Rivas Hernandez was confirmed to have been murdered by multiple injuries and dismemberment, while the case against David Anthony Burke (d4vd) continues to expand with large amounts of digital evidence. Ashly Robinson, known as Ashlee Janae, was found dead in her Zanzibar villa days after a birthday trip and safari proposal. USF students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy were found dead after going missing from his apartment. And in Wilmer, Alabama, Lisa Fields, her pregnant daughter Keziah, and her son Thomas were found bound and murdered in their home while a baby was left unharmed..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

Send us Fan Mail“How to help my child heal from trauma?” “What are some trauma-informed parenting techniques?” “What are ways to help children cope with trauma?” — The toll that trauma takes on a child extends far beneath the surface. Trauma impacts perceived identity, self-worth, and hinders joy. Today, Benoit Harpey speaks with Tiffany Tyler, the founder of the Grace Epic Center. Tiffany experienced abuse as a child, and the silence around her trauma shaped her identity. She found healing through dance, faith, and expression, and now helps others overcome trauma in the same ways. Tiffany shares the effects of trauma, explains why behavior is often misunderstood, and gives practical advice for supporting healing. It takes consistency, validation, openness, encouragement, and expression. Tiffany shares incredible advice, gives us hope that trauma can be healed, and illustrates how we can help our children go from surviving to thriving. 

When Angelique Robledo was 18 years old and pregnant, she thought she had found a friend in another woman who seemed to be going through the same experience.But that friendship was hiding something far more sinister.In this episode, Angelique shares the terrifying story of how someone she trusted was allegedly planning to kill her and steal her unborn baby; a rare but horrifying crime known as fetal abduction.From the early red flags to the day everything changed, Angelique walks us through what happened, how she survived, and the lasting impact it's had on her life.She also opens up about the complicated legal outcome, her experience speaking publicly about the case, and how she's using her story today to raise awareness and help others trust their instincts.This is a story of betrayal, survival, and resilience.⚠️ Listener discretion is advised..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

When Angelique Robledo was 18 years old and pregnant, she thought she had found a friend in another woman who seemed to be going through the same experience.But that friendship was hiding something far more sinister.In this episode, Angelique shares the terrifying story of how someone she trusted was allegedly planning to kill her and steal her unborn baby; a rare but horrifying crime known as fetal abduction.From the early red flags to the day everything changed, Angelique walks us through what happened, how she survived, and the lasting impact it's had on her life.She also opens up about the complicated legal outcome, her experience speaking publicly about the case, and how she's using her story today to raise awareness and help others trust their instincts.This is a story of betrayal, survival, and resilience.⚠️ Listener discretion is advised..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

This week on Headline Highlights: Major updates have emerged in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez as d4vd has been arrested and charged. Haley Beck, a teacher and sister of influencer Noah Beck, has been accused of grooming and having a sexual relationship with a high school student. Anna Kepner's stepbrother has officially been indicted by a grand jury in connection to her death aboard a cruise ship last year. In the trial of seven-year-old Athena Strand, who was abducted and killed by a delivery driver in 2022, jurors are now hearing emotional and disturbing evidence as they decide whether her admitted killer will face the death penalty or life in prison. Lynette Hooker vanished after falling overboard in the Bahamas, and investigators are now scrutinizing her husband's account amid delays and inconsistencies. And Makayla Rene Settles' father remains charged, and prosecutors are continuing the case despite her being declared brain dead and unable to testify..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .Athena Strand: Abducted & Dumped By FedEx Driver. All The Details + His Two Confessions:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWSzFxzxT1I.

On the same morning in a quiet New Jersey suburb, two homes connected to the Caniero family go up in flames, just hours apart. At Paul Caniero's house, everyone escapes safely. But at his brother Keith Caniero's home, firefighters arrive to something far more chilling: a body on the front lawn and a devastating discovery waiting inside. As investigators begin to connect the scenes, the question quickly shifts from what happened to why, and how two tragedies so closely linked could unfold in such different ways. What they uncover points to something deeply personal, and far more calculated than anyone first believed….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

New developments have emerged in the case, as singer d4vd was arrested last week, sending shockwaves across both the music world and online communities. Now, a press conference is being held, where officials are expected to address the charges, outline the investigation, and reveal what comes next..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

When Makayla Settles took her own life, the circumstances surrounding her death raised immediate red flags, including unanswered questions and behavior from those close to her that did not quite add up. Join Annie Elise and Dr Leslie Dobson as they break down the case, examine the psychological dynamics at play, and uncover the troubling inconsistencies that continue to leave this case unresolved..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

When a quiet college gathering at Calgary's “Butler Mansion” spirals into a nightmare in the early hours of April 15th, 2014, first responders were met with a scene that would haunt them forever. Five victims, frantic 911 calls, and a suspect who wasn't a stranger but someone who had been in the room just moments before. As witnesses piece together what unfolded that night, a chilling story emerges involving a deadly pursuit, and claims that stretch into something far more bizarre, including talk of werewolves and a coming war. But what drove a seemingly ordinary young man to commit such shocking violence, and how did everything unravel so quickly? .If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

This week on Headline Highlights: A Colorado Court of Appeals has granted Letecia Stauch a new trial after it was revealed that a juror had a family connection to the prosecutor's office. Gerhardt Konig took the stand this week, along with his son, after allegedly attempting to murder his wife, Arielle Konig, during a hike in Hawaii. Joseph Duggar had his bond set at $600,000 last week and has since bonded out. And in Florida, a 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly dismembering a sex offender and collecting his blood to examine it under a microscope, reportedly inspired by the TV show ‘Dexter'..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

On a warm August day in 2012, 26-year-old Bethany Deaton married the man she believed she'd build her future with, but just two months later she was found dead inside her minivan in a quiet area that didn't match the circumstances of her final moments. What was first described as her taking her own life began to raise questions as details emerged that didn't quite align, and people close to her started pointing to changes in her behavior and the influence of those around her. As investigators took a closer look, the situation became harder to explain, with new information suggesting that what happened to Bethany may not have been as straightforward as it first appeared….If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

This week on Headline Highlights: New DMV surveillance footage has emerged months after the prosecution of quadruple murderer Bryan Kohberger. A thirty-year-old woman in Indiana was arrested on nine counts of first-degree murder after allegedly shooting her husband and his parents. New details have also been released in the arrests of Joseph Duggar, of 19 Kids and Counting, and his wife Kendra Duggar, who are facing separate charges relating to minors. And in a shocking case, quadruple amputee Dayton James Webber was arrested for allegedly shooting his friend multiple times while operating a vehicle..If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .

Seventeen-year-old Bianca Devins was supposed to be having the night of her life, attending her first concert, experiencing a new sense of independence, and stepping into everything her future could hold. But by morning, she never made it home, and instead, a horrifying image posted online sent shockwaves across the country. What began as a fun night in New York City quickly turned into something far darker, revealing a chilling obsession and a brutal act of violence....If you're new here, don't forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise. .