On the evening of April 8, 2015, 28-year-old Heather Bogle, a mother to a young daughter, left work at a factory in Clyde, Ohio, never to return home. What initially seemed like a routine case of a missing person soon turned into a horrific crime that shocked an entire community. The next day, Heather’s lifeless body was found in the trunk of her own car, abandoned in a nearby parking lot.

What followed was a complex, twisting investigation marked by misguided efforts, wrongful accusations, and a flawed justice system. Despite overwhelming evidence pointing in different directions, police fixated on the wrong suspects for years, creating a devastating ripple effect on the lives of innocent people. Heather’s family and friends were left in limbo, struggling with the uncertainty of whether anyone would ever be held accountable.

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Heather’s tragic death and the tumultuous journey for justice that unfolded over several years. We break down the mistakes made during the initial investigation, where potential leads were ignored, and key evidence was overlooked. The story becomes even more disturbing as we uncover the wrongful targeting of Heather’s coworkers, including a family friend who would be wrongly accused and jailed based on scant evidence.

But as the years passed and the case went cold, a new sheriff took on the case, and a fresh set of eyes began to piece together what had been missed in the initial investigation. A breakthrough finally came when crucial DNA evidence linked a new suspect to the crime—a man who had long been on the outskirts of the case but whose involvement had been dismissed by investigators.

Through a series of in-depth interviews, court transcripts, and investigative analysis, we explore the systemic flaws that allowed Heather’s case to go unsolved for so long, as well as the courageous work done by those who would not let her story fade into the shadows.

Join us as we piece together the twists and turns of this tragic story and ask the tough questions: Why did it take so long for justice to prevail? Who was really responsible for Heather's death? And how many other victims remain buried under layers of mistakes and miscarriages of justice?

In this episode, the fight for the truth is far from over. Listen as we uncover the details of a case that is both heart-wrenching and eye-opening, revealing the harsh realities of law enforcement, community distrust, and the personal toll taken on those who seek justice in the face of overwhelming odds.

Natalie McNally was 32 years old and 15 weeks pregnant when she was brutally murdered in her home in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, in December 2022. Her killing sent shockwaves across the country—not just because of the cruelty of the crime, but because of what it represented: yet another woman violently taken, in a place where she should have been safe.

Natalie was described by those who loved her as warm, passionate, and fiercely independent. She was looking forward to becoming a mother. Her death, at the hands of someone she knew and trusted, was not just a personal tragedy but a public reckoning. The investigation quickly gained national attention, especially as details began to emerge about the calculated nature of the attack, the use of deception and technology to cover it up, and the emotional toll it took on her family and community.

The case also exposed wider issues around gender-based violence in Northern Ireland. Public vigils were held in her memory, and a growing outcry followed—highlighting the dangers women still face, even in their own homes. Natalie’s family became outspoken in their calls for justice and reform, turning their grief into advocacy. The suspect, who had initially appeared to mourn her death, was later arrested and charged with her murder, revealing a chilling betrayal and sparking renewed discussions about trust, manipulation, and control in abusive relationships.

This episode looks at the devastating facts of the case, the timeline of the investigation, and the lasting impact Natalie’s murder has had on her family and on society at large. Her story has become a symbol of both heartbreak and resistance, a reminder of the lives behind the headlines, and the need to confront the violence that continues to target women across the world.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of murder and violence against women, which some listeners may find distressing.

On a warm summer night in Dayton, Ohio, in August 2005, 28-day-old Paris Talley was sleeping peacefully — or so her mother, China Arnold, claimed. But what really happened inside Apartment D of the Parkside Homes complex would soon make national headlines and horrify even the most seasoned investigators.

When emergency services arrived, they found baby Paris lifeless, her tiny body showing no visible signs of trauma. But as doctors examined her, they discovered something unthinkable: internal burns so severe, they couldn’t have been caused by fire, water, or any conventional source. The truth? This baby had been cooked from the inside out. And the device that caused it was found just a few feet away — a household microwave oven.

At the center of the investigation was China Arnold, a young mother of four with no history of violence, but a troubled past marked by instability, poverty, and alleged domestic abuse. At first, she denied any wrongdoing. Then came the conflicting stories, the changing alibis, and a shocking confession — followed by a retraction. The case spiraled through twists and turns: rumors of another child placing Paris in the microwave, allegations of intoxication and blackout, and a legal battle that stretched across multiple trials.

As the justice system tried to unravel what really happened that night, the world was left to grapple with a question too awful to imagine: Could a mother really do this to her own child?

In this episode, we trace the events leading up to that night, the police investigation that followed, and the court proceedings that would ultimately find China Arnold guilty of aggravated murder. She was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole — but not before the case exposed cracks in the legal process, stirred controversy about maternal mental health, and left a permanent scar on the American true crime landscape.

This is a story about rage, tragedy, and unimaginable choices — and the chilling silence that followed one of the most horrifying crimes in recent memory.

Ellie Butler, a six-year-old girl, was killed by her father, Ben Butler, in 2013, a crime that was the culmination of years of neglect, abuse, and a broken child protection system. Her story is one of innocence lost, of a child who should have been cared for and protected but instead became the victim of a brutal crime.

Ellie was born to Ben Butler and his partner, Jennie Gray, in 2007. At first glance, the Butler family appeared to be a normal, loving unit. However, beneath the surface, their home life was far from ideal. Ellie’s father, Ben, had a history of violence and had been previously convicted of assaulting his former partner. Despite these troubling red flags, Ellie remained in his care. What followed was a tragic sequence of events that would lead to her untimely death.

In 2011, Ellie’s mother, Jennie, tragically passed away from cancer, leaving her daughter under the sole care of Ben Butler. In the wake of her mother’s death, Ellie’s life began to unravel. Ellie had suffered from a severe head injury in 2010, which caused serious brain damage. Afterward, the case became a focal point for child protection services. Ben was accused of causing the injury and was initially sentenced to prison, but after an appeal, he was released and granted custody of Ellie once again.

This decision would prove catastrophic. Ellie had been placed in foster care while her father was imprisoned, but when Ben was released, Ellie was returned to his care—despite concerns over his violent past. For years, social services and child protection workers failed to act on the mounting signs of abuse and neglect in the household. Multiple warnings were issued, and neighbors reported disturbing incidents of behavior, yet Ellie remained in her father’s custody. Tragically, it would take her death for authorities to finally take action.

On October 28, 2013, Ellie was found dead at her home in Sutton, South London. She had been brutally beaten by her father, leaving her with horrific injuries. The cause of death was blunt force trauma to her head, a violent act that would forever change the lives of those who knew her and the public at large. Following her death, Ben Butler was arrested and charged with her murder.

The trial that followed was a shocking and heart-wrenching one. Ben Butler denied responsibility for his daughter’s death, claiming that her injuries were the result of a fall. However, the evidence presented during the trial painted a different picture. It was revealed that Ellie had been subjected to years of physical and emotional abuse, and the horrific nature of her death was compounded by the realization that the authorities had failed her at every turn.

Ben Butler was found guilty of Ellie’s murder in 2016 and sentenced to life in prison. His conviction sparked a wave of outrage, particularly over the role of social services in Ellie’s case. The failure of child protection services to intervene sooner, despite numerous warnings and red flags, left many asking how such a tragedy could have been allowed to unfold. The case became a symbol of the need for reform within the child protection system and prompted calls for greater accountability and transparency in the way vulnerable children are monitored and protected.

In addition to Ben Butler’s conviction, the case led to an official inquiry into the handling of Ellie’s case by social services. The investigation revealed that there had been serious failings on the part of the authorities, particularly in the way they had assessed and responded to reports of abuse and neglect. The inquiry concluded that Ellie’s death could have been prevented if social services had acted on the numerous warnings and concerns raised by neighbors, family members, and others.