A quiet graduate student. A trusted classmate. A crime that shocked the world.

In June 1981, Issei Sagawa invited fellow student Renée Hartevelt to his apartment in Paris under the guise of reading German poetry together. She trusted him. She never made it home.

Sagawa confessed to the m**der almost immediately. The evidence was overwhelming, and there was little doubt about what had happened. But instead of standing trial, he was declared legally insane by a French court. Years later, he was transferred back to Japan, where he was eventually released—never having been convicted in a criminal court.

How does someone admit to one of the most infamous m**ders in modern history and still walk free?

In this episode, we’ll uncover the timeline of the crime, the investigation that followed, the psychological evaluations, and the international legal decisions that continue to spark debate more than four decades later. Most importantly, we’ll remember the life of Renée Hartevelt, the young woman whose story deserves to be told with dignity and respect.

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Deep in the forests of Vermont lies a stretch of wilderness surrounded by unanswered questions, strange disappearances, and decades of speculation.

Between 1945 and 1950, five people vanished near Glastenbury Mountain under circumstances that continue to puzzle investigators and mystery lovers alike.

An experienced outdoorsman.
A college student on a hike.
A veteran traveling home.
A young boy who disappeared in broad daylight.
A woman whose discovery raised even more questions.

Were these tragic accidents caused by the dangers of the wilderness? Was something more sinister happening in the mountains? Or has Glastenbury earned its mysterious reputation for a reason?

Join me as we step into one of Vermont’s most haunting mysteries and explore the facts, the theories, and the questions that remain.

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Deep in the mountains of Tennessee sits Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary—a former maximum-security prison with a history built on coal mines, isolation, and some of the most dangerous inmates in the state.

In this episode, we break down how Brushy Mountain began as part of Tennessee’s prison labor system, the violent history behind its walls, and the infamous prisoners who once called it home. From escape attempts to brutal conditions and decades of incarceration, the prison earned a reputation as one of the toughest in America.

We also explore the darker side of Brushy Mountain’s legacy—solitary confinement, known as “the hole,” inmate deaths, and the stories that have led many to believe the prison is still active in ways that can’t be easily explained.

History, true crime, and the paranormal all collide in one of Tennessee’s most talked-about abandoned prisons. You can listen on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, & iHeartRadio. Make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok, & Instagram at thenitekrew!

Cleveland, 1930s. A city drowning in poverty, hidden beneath the weight of the Great Depression… until something far worse begins to surface.

Severed bodies start appearing across Kingsbury Run and the Cuyahoga River—victims left headless, unidentifiable, and scattered across the city’s forgotten edges. No clear motive. No pattern the police can fully explain. And no k*ller ever caught.

As fear spreads, one name rises to the center of the investigation: Eliot Ness. But even one of America’s most famous lawmen couldn’t stop what was happening.

The press calls him The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run. Nearly a century later, the identity of the k*ller remains unknown. This is one of America’s most disturbing unsolved serial m**der cases.

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In this episode of TheNiteKrew, we dive into one of the most disturbing true crime cases in Pennsylvania history — the murder of Jennifer Daugherty.

Jennifer was a kind, trusting woman who just wanted friendship and connection. But in February 2010, that trust led her into the wrong circle… and into a nightmare she would never escape.

Inside a small apartment in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Jennifer was betrayed by the very people she believed were her friends. What followed was a shocking chain of events that would later expose a horrifying level of cruelty, manipulation, and group violence that stunned investigators and the public alike.

As police uncovered what happened behind closed doors, the case quickly unraveled into one of the most chilling criminal investigations the state had ever seen — involving multiple suspects, conflicting stories, and a level of brutality that still disturbs those who hear it today.

I break down: • How Jennifer met the people who would ultimately betray her • The timeline of events inside the Greensburg apartment • How investigators uncovered the truth • The arrests, trials, and sentencing of those involved • And the aftermath that led to calls for change in how vulnerable adults are protected

This is not just a case about murder — it’s about trust, vulnerability, and how quickly things can turn when the wrong people are allowed too close.

Listener discretion is strongly advised due to the graphic nature of this case.

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Poveglia Island is one of the most infamous abandoned islands in the world, sitting quietly in the Venetian Lagoon with a history that feels almost unreal. Once used as a quarantine station during devastating plague outbreaks, the island became a place where thousands of sick and dying people were isolated from the rest of Venice. Later, it was turned into a psychiatric hospital, adding another layer of suffering, isolation, and mystery before it was eventually abandoned entirely.

In this episode of Nite Krew, we break down the real history behind Poveglia—from its role during the plague to the asylum era—and separate fact from legend. We also explore the modern stories that keep its reputation alive today: unexplained voices, shadowy figures, strange sensations, and the lingering feeling that the island is still somehow aware of those who come too close.

Is it just history and imagination… or something that never left?

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In the early morning hours of June 10th, 1912, the small town of Villisca, Iowa was shaken by one of the most brutal crimes in American history.

Eight people—including six members of the Moore family and two visiting children—were found murdered inside their home. The weapon used was an axe taken from the property itself. Despite multiple suspects, confessions, and years of investigation, no one was ever convicted.

In this episode of The Nite Krew, we examine the facts behind the murders at the Villisca Axe Murder House.

We’ll explore:

• The discovery of the crime scene
• The victims and key evidence
• The major suspects and confessions
• Why the case was never solved
• And the paranormal claims that continue to surround the house today

More than a century later, the mystery remains unsolved… and the events of that night continue to raise questions that have never been answered.

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In August 1990, a quiet college town in Gainesville, Florida was thrown into panic. Over just four nights, five college students near the University of Florida were murdered inside their own apartments. The killer broke in at night, targeting students while they slept—turning their homes into crime scenes and leaving the city in fear. Students fled campus. Doors were locked. Curfews were set. Police soon realized they weren’t dealing with one random attack—but a serial killer. That killer was later identified as Danny Rolling, known as the Gainesville Ripper. Investigators eventually connected him to earlier murders in Louisiana, showing his violence didn’t start in Florida—it escalated there. Rolling was arrested later that year, convicted, and sentenced to death. But even decades later, the Gainesville murders remain one of the most terrifying cases in Florida history.

Five victims. Four nights. One city forever changed.

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