Episodes

  • Scarborough Rapist - Paul Kenneth Bernardo Canadian Serial Killer

    Scarborough Rapist - Paul Kenneth Bernardo Canadian Serial Killer
    Oct 5 2024
    Paul Kenneth Bernardo, also known as Paul Jason Teale, is a Canadian serial rapist and serial killer dubbed the Scarborough Rapist, the Schoolgirl Killer and, together with his former wife Karla Homolka, one of the Ken and Barbie Killers.
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    11 mins
  • Cathy Griffith was stabbed to death by her 17-year-old son, a year after he killed his father

    Cathy Griffith was stabbed to death by her 17-year-old son, a year after he killed his father
    Oct 5 2024
    The episode recounts the tragic events leading to the death of Catherine Griffith, a Florida mother, at the hands of her son Collin. The narrative details Collin's history of violence, including the shooting death of his father a year prior, as well as multiple instances of physical and verbal threats directed at his mother. Despite his history and concerning behavior, Collin was released from mental health facilities and eventually returned to live with Catherine. Ultimately, after a heated argument, Collin killed his mother, leading to his arrest and the prospect of being tried as an adult.
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    8 mins
  • The Soham Murders

    The Soham Murders
    Oct 5 2024
    The episode describes the Soham murders, a horrific crime that occurred in 2002 when two ten-year-old girls, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, were lured into the home of Ian Huntley, a school caretaker, and subsequently murdered. The investigation was extensive, involving a massive search effort and numerous leads. Huntley was eventually convicted of both murders and sentenced to life imprisonment, while his girlfriend Maxine Carr was sentenced to prison for perverting the course of justice by providing him with a false alibi. The case also highlighted significant flaws in police vetting procedures, leading to a public inquiry and subsequent changes to child protection measures.
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    16 mins
  • Soap-Maker of Correggio - Italian Serial Killer Leonarda Cianciulli

    Soap-Maker of Correggio - Italian Serial Killer Leonarda Cianciulli
    Oct 5 2024
    Leonarda Cianciulli, known as the "Soap-Maker of Correggio," was an Italian serial killer who murdered three women in the 1930s and 1940s. Motivated by a desire to protect her son from harm during World War II, Cianciulli believed she needed to perform human sacrifices. She lured each victim to her home under false pretenses and killed them with an axe. After dismembering the bodies, she boiled them in a pot with caustic soda to make soap and baked the blood into tea cakes. Cianciulli was eventually caught and sentenced to prison, where she died in 1970. Her case has been the subject of various works of art, including a darkly comic play by Lina Wertmüller.
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    10 mins
  • Families Living a 'Nightmare' Plead for Help in Finding Missing Loved Ones

    Families Living a 'Nightmare' Plead for Help in Finding Missing Loved Ones
    Oct 4 2024
    The provided episode explores the systemic disparities and challenges faced by Black and Brown families when their loved ones go missing. The stories of David Robinson, Carmen Bolden Day, Abraham Lenoir, and Thypence Jenkins highlight the lack of urgency and inadequate resources often dedicated to finding missing people of color, forcing families to take matters into their own hands. While cases involving missing White people often receive significant media attention and resources, these families endure long investigations, discriminatory practices, and a lack of faith in law enforcement. The text emphasizes the need for a more equitable approach to missing persons cases and the devastating impact these disparities have on families who are left grappling with uncertainty and the burden of searching for their loved ones.
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    10 mins
  • Carnegie Deli Murders

    Carnegie Deli Murders
    Oct 4 2024
    The episode recounts the 2001 murder of aspiring actress Jennifer Stahl and three others in an apartment above the famous Carnegie Deli in New York City. The epsiode details the investigation, which led to the arrest and conviction of two men, Sean Salley and Andre Smith, for the robbery gone wrong that resulted in the tragic deaths. The episode highlights the victims' lives, their connections to Stahl's marijuana business, and the statements of surviving witnesses, ultimately revealing the motives and circumstances surrounding the crime.
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    8 mins
  • Cold Case Squad Reopens Mysterious 1977 Murder of New Jersey Grad Student

    Cold Case Squad Reopens Mysterious 1977 Murder of New Jersey Grad Student
    Oct 4 2024
    The episode recounts the unsolved 1977 murder of Sigrid Stevenson, a graduate student at what is now The College of New Jersey. The episode details the investigation into the case, including the numerous suspects, including campus police officers and members of a local theater group. The article also highlights the efforts of a retired detective, a TCNJ alumnus, and a current Ewing detective to solve the case. Despite decades of investigation and advancements in DNA technology, the case remains unsolved, leading the trio to continue advocating for its resolution and the memory of Sigrid Stevenson. The episode concludes by describing the planned dedication of a piano practice room in Stevenson's honor at TCNJ, a testament to the ongoing efforts to keep her memory alive.
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    16 mins
  • Park Bench Murders’ in ‘Unsolved Mysteries‘

    Park Bench Murders’ in ‘Unsolved Mysteries‘
    Oct 4 2024
    The episode provides an overview of a cold case that will be featured on the Netflix series "Unsolved Mysteries." The case involves the unsolved murders of Kate Brown and Carnell Sledge, who were shot and killed while sitting on a park bench in broad daylight. The episode explores various theories surrounding the murders, including the possibility of a random crime, a hate crime, or a gang-related initiation. Despite numerous investigations and suspect interviews, the case remains unsolved, with authorities hoping that the national spotlight brought by the show will generate new leads and help bring justice to the victims' families.
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    8 mins