Criminal

In April 2011, an aristocratic French family vanished without warning. Days later, investigators uncovered a horrifying secret buried beneath their own terrace — the bodies of a mother and her four children. At the center of the mystery stood Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès, a father who disappeared without a trace and has never been found. This episode explores one of France’s most chilling unsolved true crime cases — a story of deception, financial collapse, family annihilation, and a man who may still be alive today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

For 13 years, a young girl known only as Genie was hidden from the world inside a dark bedroom, isolated, abused, and denied even the ability to speak. When social workers finally discovered her in 1970, her condition shocked psychologists, scientists, and the entire world. In this episode, we uncover the horrifying true story of Genie Wiley — the child known as “The Forbidden Experiment” — and explore the disturbing questions her case still leaves behind decades later.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

What really happened to 17-month-old Elena Hembrey?In this heartbreaking true crime case from Kentucky, investigators uncover disturbing injuries, viral accusations, conflicting DNA evidence, and a community demanding justice. As social media theories spiral out of control, the line between truth and rumor becomes dangerously blurred. This is the tragic story of Baby Elena — and the unanswered questions that still haunt an entire town.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A perfect wedding turned into a nightmare. When Leila discovered a shocking betrayal between her fiancé Tamour and her best friend, the celebration became the beginning of a brutal and calculated crime. This is the chilling true story of love, deception, and a revenge that went too far.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

An 18-year-old girl makes a terrifying phone call… then disappears without a trace. Days later, her car is found abandoned—keys still inside, belongings untouched. But what truly shocked this case wasn’t just her disappearance… it was what happened after. Delayed investigations, ignored warnings, and a discovery that came far too late. This is the haunting story of Ebie Steppack—a case where justice may have been lost forever.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In a quiet town in Vermont, the Hatcher family seemed perfect—until a dark secret between James and Elizabeth spiraled into a deadly tragedy. When their father, Richard Hatcher, confronted them, one moment changed everything. This episode uncovers forbidden relationships, hidden tensions, and the shocking truth behind a family murder that shattered an entire community. Listen now.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

What started as a perfect family quickly unraveled into betrayal, secrets, and murder. When Madison Hargrave discovered her father Daniel was having an affair with her best friend Lexi, everything changed. But instead of exposing the truth, she chose revenge. This episode dives into a chilling story of obsession, betrayal, and the devastating consequences of vengeance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A quiet civil servant. A hidden double life. This is the chilling true story of Dennis Nilsen, one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers. From his lonely past to the horrifying discovery that exposed his crimes, we uncover how he lured victims, lived among the dead, and evaded suspicion for years. A disturbing case that raises one haunting question—was he born this way, or created?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A once-loving couple, James and Shirley, find their lives destroyed after a hidden gambling addiction spirals into crushing debt. When a dangerous man named Zach enters the picture, desperation turns into manipulation, sacrifice, and irreversible tragedy. This is a dark psychological true crime story about love, control, and how one decision can destroy everything. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A quiet summer evening in England turned into one of the most disturbing crimes in recent history. When Louise Hunt ended her relationship with Kyle Clifford, it triggered a chain of obsession, control, and ultimately, unimaginable violence. This episode uncovers how a calculated plan led to the brutal قتل of the Hunt family—and the chilling psychology behind it.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A quiet suburban night turns into a nightmare when Mark discovers his wife Claire’s secret double life. What begins as betrayal quickly escalates into violence, leaving two men dead and a couple bound by a horrifying secret. This is a chilling story of rage, deception, and the moment everything spiraled out of control.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A young mother, just steps away from home… suddenly vanishes into the night. In this episode, we uncover the tragic case of Elizabeth Ariano — and the chilling truth behind Rudy Ariano’s lies, obsession, and the shocking evidence that led to his downfall. What really happened in those final moments?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A young woman goes out for a routine morning jog… and never returns. What first appeared to be a tragic disappearance soon unraveled into a chilling story of deception, manipulation, and murder. In this episode, we uncover the truth behind Alexia Daval’s death and how her husband, Jonathan Daval, maintained the image of a grieving partner while hiding a dark and violent secret.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 1970s London, a series of brutal murders shocked even the most experienced investigators. Elderly women were targeted, gaining trust before being attacked in their own homes. When the police finally uncovered the truth, it led to Patrick MacKay—a man whose violent past and chilling confessions revealed one of Britain’s most disturbing killers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

When the Police Say 'Wait', But Every Second CountsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The DNA Evidence Police Ignored for 29 Years Could Finally Name Her Killer, Why ?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this true crime documentary, we revisit the heartbreaking case of Maddie Clifton, an eight-year-old girl whose disappearance shocked her community. This crime documentary explores the investigation that followed and the tragic discovery in a waterbed. Through careful storytelling, this true crime documentary examines the events, the investigation, and the impact left behind in this real crime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.

A young mother’s final phone call becomes the key to exposing a violent man with a dark past. The case of Gabriella Corolio quickly unfolds into something far more disturbing—revealing a fugitive, a deadly standoff, and a second hidden murder inside a house of horror. Who was Maxwell Johnston, and how far did his crimes really go? Listen now to uncover the full story.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Heather Cornelius, a respected U.S. Coast Guard service member, was rushed to the hospital after suffering devastating chemical burns that left her permanently blind. At first, the incident appeared to be an accident, but medical evidence suggested something far more disturbing. As investigators uncovered digital records, forensic clues, and a hidden trail of documentation Heather had secretly prepared, a chilling story of control, manipulation, and calculated violence began to emerge. This episode explores how one woman's careful record-keeping helped reveal the truth behind a brutal chemical assault.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 2015, the body of an unidentified child known only as Baby Doe was discovered on the shore of Deer Island, Boston. For months, investigators struggled to uncover her identity—until forensic technology and a viral reconstruction image led to a shocking truth. This episode tells the heartbreaking story of Bella Bond, the investigation that gripped the nation, and how modern forensics helped uncover the truth behind her tragic death.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 2007, the small town of Stella, Missouri was shaken when 9-year-old Rowan Ford vanished from her bedroom overnight. What began as a desperate search soon uncovered a horrifying truth involving someone the family trusted. In this episode, we explore the chilling investigation, the confessions, and the shocking outcome that led to one of Missouri’s most disturbing child murder cases.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In the early 2000s, a quiet city in Louisiana was gripped by fear as a serial killer began targeting women in their own homes. Victims like Charlotte Murray Pace and Trineisha Den Colomb fought desperately for their lives, leaving behind clues that would eventually expose the man responsible. In this episode, we uncover the terrifying story of Derrick Todd Lee, the Baton Rouge Serial Killer, and how modern DNA forensics finally brought his killing spree to an end.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A secret affair between Martha Collins and Father Adrien, a respected Catholic priest, begins as a forbidden romance but quickly spirals into a dangerous scandal. When a mysterious woman named Eleanor Green uncovers their secret, threats, manipulation, and fear take over their lives. What started as a hidden relationship soon destroys reputations, families, and faith in a small community.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

After a night out with friends on Long Island, Rebecca Coer sent one final message to her family: “I’m home.” Hours later, she vanished without a trace. What began as a missing person case quickly unraveled into a disturbing investigation involving a mysterious stranger from a bar, burner phone calls in the early morning hours, and a brutal attempt to destroy evidence. This episode explores the chilling timeline, the forensic breakthroughs, and the man who tried to erase Rebecca’s identity.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 1957, the body of a small boy was discovered in a cardboard box in Philadelphia. For decades, the world knew him only as “The Boy in the Box.” After 65 years, forensic genealogy finally revealed his identity: Joseph Augustus Celli, a 4-year-old child whose life remained hidden for generations. In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking story, the long investigation, and the mystery that still remains unsolved.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A late-night office affair spirals into a calculated revenge plot involving corporate power, betrayal, and multiple murders. When Joe Stevens discovers his wife’s secret relationship with CEO Simon West, a chain reaction of manipulation and deadly deception begins. But who was truly pulling the strings? Listen as we unravel a twisted web of love, lies, and murder.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

When 29-year-old Taylor Pomaski vanished after a small gathering at her Texas home, few suspected how dark the truth would become. What began as a missing person case slowly unraveled into a forensic nightmare involving backyard fires, encrypted messages, and a former NFL player — Kevin Ware Jr. In this episode, we break down the digital trail, the hidden warning signs, and the plea deal that closed the case without a trial.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Lauren Ashley was just 18 when her life was brutally taken by someone she once trusted. What began as a high school romance with Nathaniel Fuja ended in jealousy, violence, and a courtroom battle over insanity. In this episode, we uncover the timeline, the evidence, and the trial that divided a community — and ask whether justice truly brought peace.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In this chilling true crime compilation, we examine the murders of Lily James by Paul Tyson, the shocking case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Nicholas Godejohn, and the abduction and killing of Sarah Everard by police officer Wayne Couzens. These disturbing mystery cases reveal betrayal, manipulation, abuse of power, and the devastating consequences of hidden darkness. Listen now as we break down the facts behind three crimes that shocked entire nations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

On January 8, 2011, a peaceful morning in Tucson, Arizona turned into chaos when 22-year-old Jared Lee Loughner opened fire at a public event, critically wounding Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and killing six people. What led to this 17-second rampage? This episode explores the warning signs, the mental health questions, and the devastating aftermath of one of America’s most shocking mass shootings.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

What began as a lavish wedding at the St. Regis turned into one of the most shocking revenge cases in recent memory. When Madison’s affair with her father-in-law Richard Davenport was exposed, Jason Davenport’s life shattered—and his plan for justice became something far darker. In this episode, we uncover betrayal, obsession, and the double murder that destroyed an elite family forever.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 1991, identical twins Jeff and Greg Henry lived a life so intertwined it blurred into obsession—until one violent night ended in gunfire. Was Jeff Henry a cold-blooded killer, or a battered man pushed beyond his limit? This episode unpacks the toxic bond, the courtroom chaos, and the shocking plea deal that divided a Georgia community. Listen now to explore one of the most disturbing twin murder cases in true crime history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Bloodbath In New Mexico True Crime DocumentaryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.

Between 2001 and 2002, a predator known as the “M25 Rapist” terrorized women and children across Southeast England. As fear spread and the manhunt intensified, one crucial DNA breakthrough finally unmasked Antoni Imiela. This episode explores the brutality, the investigation, and the forensic evidence that brought one of Britain’s most notorious serial rapists to justice.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In Rochester, New York, identical twins Robert and Steven Spahalski grew up as gifted athletes — but both would eventually become convicted killers. One confessed to four murders, the other to a brutal killing decades earlier. This episode explores the chilling story of the Spahalski twins and the disturbing question: were they born evil, or made that way?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Michael Turner seemed like the perfect husband — loyal, devoted, steady. But when anonymous messages exposed his wife Clare’s secret affair with his own friend Nathan, everything unraveled. What followed was a chilling descent into obsession, betrayal, and a deadly confrontation that left two people dead. This episode explores a crime of passion fueled by humiliation, manipulation, and revenge.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Dave Courtney was one of London’s most notorious East End criminals—an enforcer, self-confessed killer, and later a best-selling author turned media personality. But fame couldn’t erase his violent past. This episode explores Courtney’s rise, his shocking admissions of murder, accusations of being a police informant, and the Old Bailey trial that nearly destroyed his life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 2001, America was stunned when Andrea Yates drowned her five young children in their own home. Was this an act of cold-blooded murder, or the devastating result of untreated postpartum psychosis? This episode explores the crime, the trials, and the mental illness that forced the nation to confront the darkest questions about motherhood, faith, and criminal responsibility.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

What was meant to be a perfect wedding night turns into a nightmare of betrayal and bloodshed. When Jasmine discovers her groom Marcus with her closest friend Nina, a moment of rage changes three lives forever. This episode unpacks love, jealousy, and the devastating consequences of a single, irreversible act.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

What began as a seemingly perfect suburban marriage spiraled into betrayal, obsession, and murder. When Jack Miller discovered his wife Lily’s affair with attorney Tom Dawson, his life unraveled into a calculated path of revenge that ended in multiple deaths and a desperate manhunt. This episode explores how jealousy and control transformed a devoted husband into a killer—and how lies eventually destroyed everything he tried to protect.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In the 1970s, Britain was gripped by fear as a ruthless criminal known as The Black Panther carried out armed robberies, murders, and one of the country’s most tragic kidnappings. This episode explores the chilling crimes of Donald Neilson, focusing on the abduction and death of 17-year-old Lesley Whittle, a case that shocked the nation and cemented Neilson as Britain’s Public Enemy Number One.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Dive into the haunting true crime saga of Joseph Zarelli, Philadelphia's "Boy in the Box," whose battered body was discovered in 1957 and remained unidentified for 65 years until groundbreaking DNA genealogy revealed his name. Explore the chilling details of his abuse, the decades of dead-end investigations, and the ongoing quest for his killer—listen now to uncover a mystery that exposes the dark side of 1950s child welfare and inspires hope for justice.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 1990s London, five men were murdered in silence before police realized they were hunting a serial predator. Colin Ireland, later known as The Gay Slayer, targeted members of the LGBTQ+ community with calculated precision. This episode uncovers his killing pattern, the investigation that closed in on him, and how Britain finally stopped one of its most disturbing murder sprees. Listen to the full story behind the man who hunted in the dark.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

When a suitcase containing Lily Whitmore’s belongings washes ashore after ten months of silence, her mother Sarah Whitmore refuses to accept that hope is gone. Following a trail of forgotten stickers, matching luggage, and engraved initials, she and Detective Alvarez uncover a hidden child-abduction operation led by Douglas KS and Kathy Evans. One twin is rescued. One is lost forever. This episode reveals how a mother’s determination exposed a criminal network — and saved lives.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In the early 1970s, Santa Cruz was a peaceful beach town — until young college women began vanishing. Body parts washed ashore, fear spread, and police hunted a mysterious predator. The truth was far closer than anyone imagined. This episode uncovers the chilling story of Edmund Kemper, the Co-Ed Killer who befriended cops while committing unspeakable crimes — and whose own confession finally ended the nightmare.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In December 1989, 5-year-old Melissa Brandon walked into a crowded holiday party — and vanished without a trace. Decades later, forensic fiber evidence led to the conviction of a maintenance worker, yet Melissa has never been found. This episode unravels the investigation, the science that solved part of the mystery, and the haunting questions that remain unanswered.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In May 1989, two-year-old Ethan Dawson vanished from a crowded playground — no scream, no struggle, no trace. Months later, another child disappeared in the same place. Was this coincidence… or a calculated predator at work? This episode uncovers the chilling mystery, the red-ball lure, and the investigation that changed a city’s sense of safety forever. Listen now to step back into the day everything went wrong.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A 19-year-old calls his parents after his car gets stuck on a dark rural road. For 47 minutes, they stay on the phone — until he suddenly says “Oh shit” and the line goes dead. Brandon Swanson was never seen again. This episode explores the real-time disappearance, the search, and the unanswered mystery that still haunts investigators and family today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In the early 1960s, Boston was paralyzed by fear as women were murdered inside their own homes. All signs pointed to one man: Albert DeSalvo, later known as the Boston Strangler. From a violent childhood to shocking confessions, this episode explores the crimes, the psychology, and the unanswered question that still divides investigators — was DeSalvo truly the killer, or the greatest false confession in true crime history?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In 1985, a 7-year-old girl vanished on her way to school, sparking one of the most baffling missing child cases in America. For 28 years, her family searched without answers — until a reopened cold case uncovered a chilling truth: she had been living under a stolen identity the entire time. This episode explores the kidnapping, the psychological captivity, and the unbelievable reunion that shocked investigators and the nation. Press play to uncover the girl who came back from the dead.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/criminal--6152643/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.