On August 17, 2012, 32-year-old Deanna Cook dialed 911 in Dallas, Texas, as her ex-husband attacked her in her own home. For nearly ten minutes, the call captured her desperate screams, his chilling threats, and the sounds of a brutal struggle. Yet despite Deanna’s pleas and the clear danger, help didn’t arrive in time. In this episode, we tell the…

For almost 40 years, Michelle Martinko’s case stood unsolved, her killer’s identity locked away in old evidence files. But in 2018, investigators turned to a powerful new tool — forensic genealogy. By building out a family tree from crime scene DNA, they were finally able to narrow in on a suspect: Jerry Burns, an Iowa businessman with no prior rec…

On a bitterly cold night in December 1979, eighteen-year-old Michelle Martinko never made it home from the Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. When her body was found in the family car, brutally stabbed, her murder stunned the community and left investigators scrambling for answers. Despite intensive efforts — from blood typing and fingerprint com…

The trail picks up with a car—a white Hyundai Elantra spotted near the crime scene—that would eventually unravel the mystery behind the Idaho Four murders. In this second part, we dive into the painstaking work of investigators: connecting the Elantra to Washington State University graduate student Bryan Kohberger, analyzing his cell phone pings, a…

In the early hours of November 13, 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered inside their off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. In this first part of our two-part deep dive, we walk you through the lives of the victims—Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin—before unraveling the haunting timeline of their …

In part two of our deep dive into the death of Tamla Horsford, we pick up where the first episode left off — with her family’s private autopsy raising new and troubling questions. From missing autopsy photos to injuries they say don’t match the official story, Tamla’s loved ones began a fight for answers that would span years and ignite a nationwid…

What was meant to be a lighthearted “football moms” sleepover in Cumming, Georgia turned into a morning no one could explain. Forty-year-old Tamla Horsford — wife, mother of five, and the life of any gathering — was found face-down in the backyard, still wearing her paw-print pajamas. Authorities ruled it a drunken accident, claiming she fell from …

You’d think getting caught dismembering your neighbor would slow a guy down. But for Robert Durst, that was just Act One. In Part 2 of this deeply twisted two-parter, we pick up with Bob laying low in a cheap Galveston apartment… dressed as a mute woman. Naturally. From there, it only gets stranger: an HBO documentary crew, a letter with a suspicio…

When a torso washes up in Galveston Bay, police brace for a gritty whodunit. But what they unravel instead is one of the strangest stories in true crime history. In Part 1 of our deep dive into the twisted life of Robert Durst, we follow the trail from dismembered body parts and a neighbor in drag to a decades-long saga of wealth, deception, his mi…

When 27-year-old schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment—stabbed 20 times, including 10 times in the back of her neck and back—authorities quickly labeled it a suicide. But how does someone stab themselves in the spine? How does a body end up with bruises in various stages of healing, a knife lodged in the chest, …

In April 2011, the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office changed Ellen Greenberg’s manner of death from homicide to suicide—despite 20 stab wounds, 11 bruises in various stages of healing, and injuries to the back of her neck and skull. This decision would devastate her grieving parents and effectively close the door on a criminal investigation be…

In 1900, Iowa farmer John Hossack was murdered in his sleep. His wife, Margaret, claimed she didn’t hear a thing. But two women, brought into her home under the guise of gathering belongings, noticed what clues the men missed and the silent unraveling of a life in isolation. This real case inspired Susan Glaspell’s iconic short story A Jury of Her …

What do Scott Peterson, Chris Watts, and a surprisingly incriminating Fitbit all have in common? Bad alibis—and worse lies. In this episode, Jenna and Kayla pull back the curtain on how killers fake innocence, from phony fishing trips to emotionless press conferences. We dive into the psychology of deception, the verbal and behavioral red flags inv…

From 1918 to 1919, a mysterious figure wielding an axe terrorized the streets of New Orleans. His victims were often asleep, his weapon usually their own, and his signature? A chilling letter promising to spare any home playing jazz music. In this one-hour deep dive, we unravel the full timeline of the Axeman’s reign—from the first brutal murders t…

On a chilly March night in 2004, 17-year-old Brianna Maitland clocked out from her shift at the Black Lantern Inn in rural Vermont and was never seen again. The next morning, her car was discovered mysteriously backed into an abandoned barn just off a quiet road—driver’s door open, her medication and purse inside, and her uncashed paycheck still si…

She made breakfast. Kissed her kids goodbye. And by 9am, she was fighting for her life. In this chilling episode of Crime Clueless, we take you back to a quiet Minnesota neighborhood in 1963—where one mother’s morning routine turned into a brutal crime scene. Carol Thompson had no idea what waited for her inside the walls of her own home. And neith…

(Summer recording had to be from a distance, and not in person. We apologize for the change in sound quality for this episode!) Think hiring a hitman is as easy as ordering takeout? Well, some people definitely think so. From clueless criminals turning to the dark web (spoiler: it’s usually an FBI sting) to hiring an undercover cop instead of a kil…

Abraham Shakespeare thought winning $30 million would change his life—and it did. Just not in the way he’d hoped. In this twisted true crime saga, we unravel the story of a Florida man who went from broke and hardworking to multimillionaire overnight, only to be manipulated, exploited, and ultimately murdered by a woman who promised to protect him.…

In April 2001, Robert Fisher disappeared without a trace after allegedly murdering his wife, Mary, and their two children, Brittney and Bobby, before setting their Scottsdale, Arizona home on fire. The fire was a deliberate cover-up, an explosive attempt to erase the evidence of a horrific crime. But Robert Fisher didn’t just disappear into the smo…

New York City, 1924. The speakeasies were buzzing, the bobbed hair was flying, and jazz wasn’t the only thing making headlines. A string of brazen, gunpoint robberies begins sweeping through Brooklyn—each more daring than the last. But what really sets this spree apart? It’s not the cash stolen, or even the growing pile of NYPD shame. It’s who seem…

The killing spree should have ended with victim number five—but it didn’t. In this second part of our I-70 Killer deep dive, we pick up with the murder of Sarah Blessing in Raytown, Missouri, and follow the chilling possibility that the killer didn’t stop… he just changed highways. From eerily similar executions in Texas to a liquor store murder ca…

“He didn’t run. He didn’t panic. He just walked away… like he’d done this before.” He didn’t leave calling cards. No dramatic symbols, no cryptic notes, no demands. He didn’t stalk his victims, not in any way that left a digital trail. And if anyone saw him at all, he barely made a dent in their memory—just a quiet, white man, average height, maybe…

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the baffling death of Phoebe Handsjuk, we’re pulling back the curtain on the investigation—and it’s not pretty. From missing security footage to bizarre crime scene oversights, this episode unpacks the behind-the-scenes missteps that left a grieving family with more questions than answers. We’ll break down the leadin…

When 24-year-old Phoebe Handsjuk was found dead at the bottom of a luxury apartment building’s garbage chute—missing a shoe, her foot nearly severed, and surrounded by trash—the official word was “accidental death.” But… excuse us, what now? In this head-scratching episode, we dive 12 stories deep into a case that makes zero sense the more you lear…

It started with a friend request. Then a petty comment. Then a block. Then… murder. In this jaw-dropping episode of Crime Clueless, we’re diving into one of the pettiest—and most tragic—double murders ever linked to a social media fight: the killings of Billie Jean Hayworth and Billy Payne, two young parents gunned down in their home in Mountain Ci…

On a quiet February morning in 1996, 31-year-old Terry Paquette showed up early to work at the Lil’ Champ convenience store in Orlando. Hours later, his coworkers walked into one of the most horrifying crime scenes the area had ever seen—Terry was found brutally murdered in the store’s bathroom. He had been stabbed 73 times, his throat was slashed,…

When ophthalmologist Toni Henthorn set off on a romantic anniversary hike with her husband, Harold, she had no idea she was about to take her last step. What should have been a scenic, love-filled getaway ended in tragedy when she mysteriously fell 140 feet to her death in Rocky Mountain National Park. Harold, ever the devoted husband (cough), had …

In 1985, a quiet home in Bedford County, Virginia, became the scene of a brutal double murder. Derek and Nancy Haysom, a well-respected couple, were found savagely slain in their own home—a crime that shocked the community and left investigators searching for answers. At first glance, the Haysoms seemed to have no enemies. Who could have wanted the…

A respected Pentagon insider. A cybersecurity expert with government ties. A man who helped shape U.S. military policy—found beaten to death, discarded in a landfill. In the final days of 2010, John "Jack" Wheeler III was seen wandering the streets, confused and disoriented, claiming his briefcase had been stolen. Days later, his bruised and batter…

Stalking isn’t a meet-cute. It’s a crime. Imagine getting an anonymous text saying, “Nice dress today.” But you never told anyone where you’d be. Or noticing the same car outside your house… every night. It’s creepy, it’s unsettling, and for millions of people, it’s reality. In this episode of How to Survive, Jenna and Shannon break down everything…

The Perfect Frame Job—Until It Wasn’t The Twisted Truth Behind the Murder of Betsy Faria What happens when the justice system gets it completely wrong? When an innocent man is sent to prison while the real killer walks free—living comfortably off the victim’s life insurance? In this episode, we unravel the shocking twists and deadly deception behin…

Step inside one of the most mysterious homes in America—the Winchester Mystery House. In this episode, we unravel the captivating story of Sarah Winchester, the grieving heiress who poured her fortune into building a sprawling, bizarre mansion. With its twisting hallways, staircases to nowhere, and doors that open into thin air, the house defies ex…

The trial of Candy Montgomery is underway, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In the final chapter of our series on the Betty Gore case, we take you inside the courtroom as the prosecution argues this was a brutal, rage-fueled attack, while the defense presents a shocking claim of self-defense—bolstered by hypnosis. As jaw-dropping testimony unfold…

With Betty Gore’s brutal murder sending shockwaves through Wylie, Texas, the case against Candy Montgomery begins to take shape. As investigators close in, Candy turns to an unlikely ally—Don Crowder, a defense attorney with no murder trial experience but a bold approach to the case. Meanwhile, she meets with psychiatrist Dr. Fason, a move that hin…

The peaceful town of Wylie, Texas, is the kind of place where neighbors are friends, church is the center of social life, and nothing truly bad ever happens—until it does. Betty Gore, a schoolteacher and mother of two, is settling into life with a newborn, but something feels off. Her husband, Allan, is traveling for work more often, leaving her al…

What drives someone to kill—and keep killing? In the first episode of The Psychology of Serial Killers series, we take a deep dive into the minds of those who commit the most chilling crimes. From childhood warning signs to the dark triad of personality traits, we explore what makes a serial killer tick. Are they born with a predisposition to murde…

Sherri Rasmussen was a bright and compassionate nurse with a promising future, tragically cut short in 1986. Her murder remained unsolved for over two decades until a shocking twist revealed the truth: a killer hiding in plain sight. Join us as we unravel Sherri's story, from her remarkable life and devastating loss to her family’s relentless pursu…

With Guest Shelley Markov, Host of the Shit Apple Podcast In Part Two of our deep dive into the death of Kurt Cobain, we shift our focus to the unanswered questions, suspicious details, and the alternative theories that refuse to fade away. From the baffling lack of fingerprints on the shotgun to the inconsistencies in the official investigation, w…

Today we dive deep into the enigmatic life and untimely death of Kurt Cobain, the legendary frontman of Nirvana. In this episode, Jenna is joined by Shelley, host of “The Shit Apple Podcast” to dig into this wild case. We explore his meteoric rise to fame, the struggles behind the spotlight, and the unanswered questions surrounding his tragic end. …

On June 29, 2001, Patricia “Patti” Adkins clocked out of her shift at the Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio, and stepped into what was supposed to be the beginning of a secret getaway with a man she thought she knew. But she was never seen again. With no body, no crime scene, and a web of lies surrounding her disappearance, investigators were left wi…

Join us in this Valentines Month Special. Host Jenna is joined by her husband Brandon to dive into the Marshall case from the 1980s. Robert Marshall had it all—wealth, status, and a picture-perfect life in Toms River, New Jersey. But beneath the surface? He was drowning in debt, tangled in affairs, and desperate for a way out. When his wife, Maria,…

In the early hours of June 7, 1992, three women—Sherrill Levitt, her daughter Suzie Streeter, and Suzie’s friend Stacy McCall—disappeared from a quiet home in Springfield, Missouri. Their cars were left in the driveway, their belongings untouched, and their house eerily undisturbed. Over 30 years later, this baffling case remains unsolved. Join us …

The nation is in shock. Extra-Strength Tylenol—trusted in millions of households—has been weaponized, and no one knows who is responsible. The recall has begun, but the damage is already done. Seven people have died, and investigators now face a daunting task: tracking down the killer before they strike again. In this episode of Crime Clueless, we …

On September 29, 1982, an ordinary morning turned into a nightmare when 12-year-old Mary Kellerman took an Extra-Strength Tylenol capsule and collapsed minutes later. Within hours, more lives were lost—including three members of the same family. What at first seemed like a string of medical emergencies soon revealed itself to be something far more …

A quiet rural road. A midnight phone call. A single exclamation—'Oh, shit'—before the line went silent. In this episode of Crime Clueless, we unravel the haunting disappearance of Brandon Swanson, a 19-year-old college student who seemingly vanished into thin air in the Minnesota countryside. Was it an accident, foul play, or something even strange…

In this episode of Crime Clueless, we dive deep into the unsettling mystery of Elisa Lam. From the eerie surveillance footage at the Cecil Hotel to the shocking details revealed in her autopsy, we explore every angle of this haunting case. We also break down the theories that have captivated true crime enthusiasts for years: Was it a tragic acciden…

In this episode, we unravel the haunting mystery of Elisa Lam, whose disappearance and tragic death at Los Angeles’ infamous Cecil Hotel captivated the world. From her last-known moments captured in the unsettling elevator footage to the grim discovery in a rooftop water tank, we delve into the investigation, the theories, and the unanswered questi…

In this episode of Crime Clueless, we dive into the harrowing case of Robin Lawrence, a loving mother whose life was tragically cut short in her Springfield, Virginia, home in 1994. For nearly three decades, the brutal murder remained a cold case—until modern DNA technology and determined investigators unraveled the mystery. Join us as we explore R…

In this episode of Crime Clueless, we dive deep into the haunting case of Bryce Laspisa, a young man who disappeared without a trace in 2013. With his car found abandoned and his phone left behind, Bryce's sudden vanishing remains an unsettling mystery. We explore the timeline of events, the theories surrounding his disappearance, and the questions…

In this special episode of Crime Clueless, Jenna sits down with Jack Anderson, the brother of Nancy Anderson, to discuss his sister’s life, their family, and the shocking events that followed her tragic murder. Jack opens up about their childhood, sharing personal memories of Nancy and the impact she had on everyone around her. He also sheds light …