One of the most famous crimes in American history began with the disappearance of a child from an unsuspecting family’s home, igniting a nationwide manhunt, a sensational trial, and lingering questions that still haunt the case nearly a century later.

In a quiet town, a tangled web of secrets, scandal, and suspicion led to a pair of deaths that would puzzle investigators and captivate the public for decades. This is the story of love affairs, whispered rumors, and a case that refused to stay buried.

Michelle and John Stevens were enjoying a quiet evening at home when their lives were brutally taken by a stranger — 19-year-old Austin Harrouff. What followed was a shocking case involving gruesome violence, questions of mental illness, and a controversial legal verdict.

Two women, two terrifying extremes. Jane Toppan was a nurse who poisoned for pleasure—Angela Simpson, a brutal killer who proudly confessed on camera. One calculated and methodical, the other explosive and unfiltered. This episode explores what happens when remorse is completely off the table.

Set sail into the fog as we explore four of the most chilling maritime mysteries in history. From the abandoned Mary Celeste to the scorched silence of the Ourang Medan, the inexplicable fate of the MV Joyita, and the cursed legend of the Flying Dutchman, this episode dives deep into ghost ships that vanished—or returned—without a soul on board. Were they victims of the sea, supernatural forces, or something far stranger? We'll never really know… but we'll definitely speculate.

This episode explores two tragic stories that expose a disturbing pattern of police misconduct and abuse of power. Sandra Birchmore, a vulnerable young woman, was groomed by multiple police officers through a department-run Explorer program, ultimately leading to her death under suspicious circumstances. Decades earlier, Cara Knott, a college student, was murdered by a California Highway Patrol officer after being pulled over on a desolate road. Though separated by time, both cases highlight systemic failures, the manipulation of trust, and the dangers that arise when those sworn to protect exploit their authority.

When a beloved nurse is found murdered in her home, the investigation stalls under the weight of assumptions and misplaced trust. For over two decades, a killer hides in plain sight—protected not by cunning, but by a system built to shield its own. This is the story of what happens when silence becomes complicity.

He was charming, photogenic, and even managed to win a date on national television. But behind the grin was a darkness no one saw coming—not at first. In this episode, we follow the long road to justice in a case that spanned decades, crossed state lines, and left behind far more questions than answers.

When the truth finally surfaced, it wasn't just chilling—it was almost unbelievable. And even then, he smiled.