This full documentary investigation into the killing of Deona Marie Knajdek explores the tragic events of June 13, 2021, at the intersection of West Lake Street and Girard Avenue South in Minneapolis. In this true-crime case study, we provide a chronological reconstruction of the high-speed collision that turned a peaceful vigil into a scene of violent devastation. Through a first-person detective perspective, the narrative examines the forensic evidence, including surveillance footage and vehicle computer data, which confirmed that the suspect, Nicholas Rickie Mearane, was traveling nearly 70 miles per hour in a 25-mile-per-hour zone without applying his brakes prior to impact. This investigation delves into the toxicology reports that revealed the presence of controlled substances in the driver’s system, fundamentally shifting the legal direction of the case from a tragic accident to a criminal act of extreme negligence.

Kouri Richins gave her husband Eric a Moscow Mule on the night of March 4, 2022. He never woke up. The toxicology report found fentanyl in his system at five times the lethal threshold. What happened next is one of the most calculated post-murder performances in recent American true crime history: Kouri published a children's grief book called Are You With Me? — while under active murder investigation for his death. This episode covers the full forensic case: the drug supplier testimony, the financial motive, the search history, the defense's secret-addiction theory, and the Summit County jury that deliberated for approximately three hours before returning a guilty verdict on aggravated murder. The sentencing is set for Eric Richins' birthday. The book is still online. The Murder Tape Khronicles — forensic true crime investigations. New episodes weekly.

In this full documentary investigation, we delve into the tragic 2022 murder of Anna Moriah Wilson, a rising star in the professional gravel cycling world whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence. This deep dive reconstructs the final hours of "Mo" Wilson in Austin, Texas, and explores the intense jealousy that fueled a deadly love triangle involving fellow pro-cyclist Colin Strickland and his girlfriend, Kaitlin Armstrong. We examine the critical evidence that led detectives to Armstrong’s door, from the digital footprints left on fitness apps like Strava to the high-tech surveillance footage of her Jeep Grand Cherokee at the crime scene.

The investigation follows the shocking twists of the case, including Armstrong’s 43-day international flight from justice that led U.S. Marshals on a manhunt to a remote beach town in Costa Rica. Discover how the fugitive yoga instructor used a false identity and plastic surgery to evade capture before a clever sting operation finally brought her back to face a Texas jury. We break down the forensic breakthroughs—including DNA and ballistics matches—that secured a conviction and explore the legal aftermath, from the 90-year prison sentence to the multimillion-dollar civil judgment. This is a comprehensive look at one of the most high-profile true crime cases in recent history, documenting a story of obsession, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice.