Killer Instinct
by Studio71
Every Wednesday, join Savannah Brymer as she delves into the gripping and mysterious world of true crime, where each case uncovers hidden truths and unexpected twists. From infamous serial killers to haunting missing person mysteries, Killer Instinct goes beyond the headlines to seek justice and uncover the emotional depths of each story. With meticulous research and heartfelt storytelling, Savannah sheds light on untold tales of resilience, loss, and the relentless pursuit of truth, inviting listeners to journey through the darkest corners of human nature—and the strength of those left behind. Get the ad-free version here: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/ For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.
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SOLVED: A Killer Hiding in Plain Sight. The Murder of Allison Feldman.
In 2015, 31-year-old medical sales representative Allison Feldman was found brutally murdered inside her Arizona home, leaving investigators with a devastating crime scene and a killer who seemed to have vanished without a trace. Police collected DNA from neighbors, friends, coworkers, and the…
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SOLVED: A Recipe For Murder. The Case of Harold Allen
Shop my favorite loungewear and pajamas at https://SKIMS.com/killer. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. #skimspartner Harold Allen thought he had finally found his...
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SOLVED- The Hollywood Dismemberment Murder. What Happened to William Newton?
In October 1990, gay adult film actor William “Billy” Newton, known professionally as Billy London, was last seen at Rage Nightclub in West Hollywood. The following day, his dismembered remains were discovered in a dumpster, launching a murder investigation that would go cold for more than three...
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UNSOLVED: A Halloween Night & Cemetery Mystery. The Murder of Karen Swift
On Halloween weekend in 2011, 44-year-old wife and mother of four Karen Swift vanished after a party in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Her abandoned car and shattered cell phones raised immediate questions, and six weeks later, her body was discovered in the Bledsoe Cemetery, with an autopsy revealing…
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SOLVED - The Hollywood Ripper Serial Killer
In 1993, 18-year-old Tricia Pacaccio was brutally murdered outside her family home in Illinois, and suspicion fell on someone disturbingly close to her family. But the case went unsolved, and the suspected killer eventually moved to Los Angeles, where his deadly obsession with young women...
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SOLVED - The Snow Queen Obsession- The Murders of Myriam and Robert Dienes
When Myriam and Robert Dienes were found shot to death at their Florida home, investigators quickly turned their attention to Myriam’s 21-year-old daughter, Nicole Nachtman. But as detectives questioned Nicole, the case took an increasingly bizarre turn when she began talking about Frozen, the...
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SOLVED - The Black Widower Case of Thomas Randolph
Thomas Randolph had been married six times, but only two of his wives were still alive. When his sixth wife, Sharon Causse, was shot and killed during what appeared to be a home invasion, Randolph claimed he had discovered her body and killed the intruder in self-defense. But investigators soon...
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SOLVED - She Dreamed of Becoming a Serial Killer - The Murder of Charlie Taylor
Amanda Taylor had long fantasized about murder and dreamed of one day becoming a serial killer. After the death of her husband, Rex, her obsession took a terrifying turn when she blamed his father, Charlie Taylor, for the loss. In 2015, Amanda and an accomplice brutally murdered Charlie inside…
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SOLVED - The Fashion Designer Murdered By Millionaire Boyfriend
When rising fashion designer Sylvie Cachay was found dead in a bathtub at New York City’s exclusive Soho House, suspicion quickly fell on her millionaire boyfriend, Nicholas Brooks. The son of disgraced Academy Award-winning composer Joseph Brooks, Nicholas had been staying with Sylvie the night...
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SOLVED- She Lived With His Remains For Six Months. The Case of Howard Eubank
When Howard Eubanks suddenly disappeared, his wife Marcia claimed he had simply left to start a new life in Texas. But Howard had never left at all. For months, Marcia impersonated her husband online while concealing a horrifying secret inside their home: she had murdered and dismembered him,...
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SOLVED- Neighbor. Stalker. Killer. The Murder of Lauren Giddings
What first looked like the disappearance of a promising 27-year-old law school graduate soon became something far more disturbing. Lauren’s killer was her neighbor, Stephen McDaniel, who had been secretly watching her, entering her home and planning the attack. He initially blended into the...
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SOLVED- He Wanted His Mistress to Kill His Fiancée. She Refused. He Did It Himself
Kelsey Berreth vanished on Thanksgiving Day in 2018. What began as a missing-person investigation soon exposed a disturbing trail involving her fiancé, Patrick Frazee, and an elaborate attempt to conceal the truth. The case would ultimately reveal a calculated murder plot, a key witness with a...
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The Au Pair Affair Case
A quiet Virginia neighborhood became the scene of a strange double homicide involving a husband, his wife, and their young au pair. Police later learned the husband and au pair had been having an affair, and that a man had been lured to the house through a fake online fetish profile. Get…
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He Confessed to a Murder He Didn't Commit : The Angie Dodge Case
Nearly 25 years after the r-pe and murder of her daughter Angie, Carol Dodge's tireless pursuit of justice led to the overturning of a wrongful conviction that had held for two decades and helped authorities put the true murderer behind bars. Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for...
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Blood Money - The Adelson Family's Plot to Kill Dan Markel
The conspiracy to kill Daniel Markel grew out of a bitter custody dispute, took years to solve, and ultimately sent five people to prison. Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of my favorite pieces, at https://skims.com/killer Get exclusive Killer Instinct content on my patreon :...
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The Children's Book Murder- The Death of Eric Richins
In March 2022, Kouri Richins told police she found her husband, Eric, unconscious after serving him a Moscow Mule, but an autopsy found he had ingested five times the lethal dose of fentanyl. Investigations showed she had taken out nearly $2 million in life insurance on Eric, and searched online...
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The Case of Janet Abaroa: Did Her Husband Get Away with Murder?
Janet Abaroa, a 25-year-old mother, was stabbed to death in her Durham home in 2005 while her infant son slept nearby unharmed. Evidence eventually led investigators to her husband, Raven Abaroa, who was arrested, convicted of her murder, and released a few years later. Get exclusive Killer...
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Six Years Apart. Same Beach. Was It the Same Killer?
Barbara Nantais in 1978 and Claire Hough in 1984, though separated by 6 years, were both found brutally murdered and within yards of the same spot at Torrey Pines Beach. The cases are eerily similar but no clear link to the two leave many questions still waiting for answers. Get exclusive Killer...
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“We need to talk” : The Murder of Robbie Doerr
Robbie Doerr was a family man, 28-year veteran of the Evansville Fire Department, and working multiple jobs to provide a life for his new wife and all their children. Through a twisted turn of events, law enforcement found that those he thought close to him conspired to end his life by gunshot...
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Deadly Love Triangle : Desiree Sunford
Desiree Sunford and her husband were in an open relationship with another woman. She wanted an end to it. Little did she know that’d lead to her murder. Get exclusive Killer Instinct content on my patreon :...
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Linda Sobek's Fatal Photoshoot
Linda Sobek was a model, NFL cheerleader, and was beginning her career as an actress. On the day of a big audition, Linda was last seen at a photoshoot in the woods. Her photographer helped police discover her buried body. Get exclusive Killer Instinct content on my patreon :...
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An Inside Job : The Caffey Family
Penny, Matthew, and Tyler Caffey were brutally murdered inside their own home. Terry Caffey survived five gunshots and escaped into the night. But when the only missing family member, 16-year-old Erin, turned up unharmed at her boyfriend Charlie’s house, the truth became even more horrifying.…
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The Crossbow Cannibal : Bradford Murders
A string of sex-workers went missing in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. The CCV footage traced back to someone with a dark obsession with serial killers. Get exclusive Killer Instinct content on my patreon :...
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The Disney Cruise Disappearance No One Can Explain | Rebecca Coriam
Rebecca Coriam went missing from the Disney Wonder cruise ship off the coast of Mexico in 2011. Disney has always maintained that a rogue wave swept her away; but is that the truth? Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/killer #skimspartner Get...
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No Storybook Ending for Laurie Shaver and Her Prince Charming
Laurie and Mike Shaver had their share of problems, but Mike was determined to make it work and give his family a good life, even if it meant letting go of some of his dreams. Unfortunately, infidelity and secrets led to the worst possible outcome that only came to light once his friends had…
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Inside the Leslie Preer Murder with Stephanie Ramos
This week we revisit the brutal murder of Leslie Preer with Stephanie Ramos of ABC News to delve deeper into the details of what happened, and how genetic genealogy was key to helping solve this case. Stephanie is here to break down what happened, and also to talk about her new podcast on the...
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Murdered Or Not? : Ronda Reynolds
The death of Ronda Reynolds in December 1998 has been debated since it occurred, but was found to be homicide by a jury in 2009. To this day no one has been brought to justice, and questions are still unanswered whether this was a self inflicted end or a tragic cover up by those close to her. Get...
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She Died Twice | Mindi Kassotis
The mysterious death of Mindi Kassotis in 2022 left friends and family shocked and saddened, only to be traumatized again once the full story unfolded and her killer was brought to justice. Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/killer…
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Welcome to the Family: The Antoinetta McKoy Murder
Antoinetta McKoy started a new chapter with her boyfriend Peter Moses, believing she was building a life with someone she could trust. But behind closed doors, there was a reality she never could have imagined—sister wives, cult mentality, and horrific violence was just scratching the surface. As...
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Tragedy At Sea : Anna Kepner
Anna Kepner was just 18 when her life was taken from her onboard a cruise ship this past November 2025. Rumors that she was fearful of her stepbrother, 16 year old Timothy Hudson, had been floating around but were not taken seriously soon enough. Head to AquaTru.com now and get 20% off your...
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New DNA Evidence : Jennifer Keese
Jennifer Kesse disappeared in January 2006, and her car was found about a mile away soon after. Surveillance footage showed someone parking the car, but they couldn’t be identified due to poor image quality and obstructions. The case remains unsolved, though in October 2025 new DNA evidence…
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A Headless Mystery: The Dermond Murders
On May 6th, 2014 in Eatonton, Georgia, 88-year-old Russell Dermond was found dead and decapitated in his own garage. Ten days later, 87-year-old Shirley Dermond was found at the bottom of Lake Oconee with concrete blocks tied to her legs. Savannah revisits this mysterious case that has haunted...
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Custody and Coercion : Shea Briar
When Shea Briar didn't show up for church, Pastor Angela Smiley knew something was wrong. He was found laying on a bridge in the rain. As investigators start pulling at threads, a messy breakup and custody fight come into focus. What seemed random quickly starts to look like something planned…
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Murder of Husband # 5 : Joe and Sarah Hartsfield
When Joe Hartsfield died following an insulin overdose, his wife Sarah displayed her grief on social media. A new detective assigned to investigate learned that the widow shot dead another love interest five years earlier, and her other partners had been placed in dangerous situations. Head to...
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Love and Betrayal : Devon Guzman
Devon Guzman was 19 and had lots of love to give and complicated relationships because of it. On June 15, 2000, a tragic ending caused by jealously and betrayal brought her young life to an end. Get exclusive Killer Instinct content on my patreon :...
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A Tragic Friendship : Jessie Blodgett
Nineteen-year-old Jessie Blodgett was a college freshman studying music education with a love for the theater. But her life would soon be cut short by the hand of someone close to her that no one would have suspected. https://www.theloveisgreaterthanhateproject.com/ Get exclusive Killer Instinct...
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Deadly Jealousy: The Murder of Justine Vanderschoot
At just 17 years old, Justine Vanderschoot had her whole life ahead of her, until it was horrifically cut short by someone driven by envy. Get exclusive Killer Instinct content on my patreon : https://www.patreon.com/killerinstinct...
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A Bridesmaid in Handcuffs: Catherine Edwards
Nearly 30 years after 31-year-old Mary Catherine Edwards was found handcuffed and murdered in her Texas home, investigators used modern DNA technology to identify and arrest a man who once had her as a bridesmaid at his own wedding. Head to https://AquaTru.com now and get 20% off your purifier...
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The Past Never Buried : Lori Slesenski
More than a decade after a shocking double homicide rocked a small Maine town, a separate disappearance in Alabama raised haunting questions about whether history was repeating itself. A young woman vanished without a trace, her abandoned car the only clue left behind. What followed was a long,...
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Killer Claimed Self-Defense : Alex Woodworth
Ezra McCandless told police that her ex-boyfriend attacked her, and she claimed to have acted in self-defense. The case turned into a full investigation as authorities looked closely at her story and the scene to figure out what really happened. Shop my favorite bras and underwear at...
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Blood and Inheritance : Pam and Helen Hargan
In 2017, police believed a mother and daughter had died in a tragic murder-suicide inside a wealthy Virginia home. But as investigators looked closer, cracks formed in that story, and suspicion shifted toward someone who appeared to have far more at stake than she let on. Get exclusive Killer...
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Expecting Mother Gone Missing : Akia Eggleston
Akia Eggleston was a mother who was expecting her second child. She vanished just before her own baby shower, leaving her family desperate for answers. Years later, the focus of the investigation shifted to someone close to her. Shop my favorite bras and underwear at http://www.skims.com/killer...
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Murder In The Mansion : Cullen Davis
In the summer of 1976, a lavish Fort Worth mansion tied to wealthy oil heir Cullen Davis became the scene of a deadly ambush that left two people dead and others wounded, including the 12-year-old stepdaughter of his estranged wife. Shop my favorite bras and underwear at…
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Mother Bludgeoned and Strangled : The Murder of Sandra Miles
Sandra Miles was found brutally murdered inside her Kansas home. At first, the scene suggested a violent break in, but investigators quickly realized the truth was far more complicated. As the case unfolded, police uncovered secrets inside Sandra’s own household that changed everything. Shop my...
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Secrets in Bardstown: What Really Happened to Crystal Rogers?
When Crystal Rogers vanished from Bardstown, Kentucky, she left behind a town full of questions and a family desperate for answers. As the search for Crystal continued, tragedy struck again, deepening the mystery surrounding her disappearance. Get exclusive Killer Instinct content on my patreon :...
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A New Years Eve Massacre: The Kologi Family
On New Year’s Eve in Long Branch, New Jersey, what should have been a family celebration ended in horror when 16-year-old Scott Kologi opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle, leaving a community reeling and questions unanswered about motive and mental health If you're struggling with OCD or...
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The Night Before Christmas: The Lisa Jennings Tragedy
Lisa Jennings body was found with gunshot wounds to the head. Her husband was charged with her murder. But when new evidence surfaced, the story started to unravel. Get exclusive Killer Instinct content on my patreon : https://www.patreon.com/killerinstinct...
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Silent Night, Double Murder : Steven and Michelle Andrews
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Who Abducted Amy Mihaljevic
Amy Mihaljevic was only 10 when she vanished from an Ohio suburb in 1989. Four months later, her body was found in a rural field about 50 miles away. After decades new DNA testing has surfaced new leads. https://www.skims.com/killer If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts,...
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Expecting Mother's Premeditated Murder : Carole Garton
Carole Garton was eight months pregnant when she was found dead inside her home. What first seemed like a tragic death turned into a full homicide investigation when evidence suggested her death was no accident. To learn more about starting OCD therapy with NOCD, go to https://nocd.com and book a...
About this show
Every Wednesday, join Savannah Brymer as she delves into the gripping and mysterious world of true crime, where each case uncovers hidden truths and unexpected twists. From infamous serial killers to haunting missing person mysteries, Killer Instinct goes beyond the headlines to seek justice and uncover the emotional depths of each story. With meticulous research and heartfelt storytelling, Savannah sheds light on untold tales of resilience, loss, and the relentless pursuit of truth, inviting listeners to journey through the darkest corners of human nature—and the strength of those left behind.
Get the ad-free version here: https://killerinstinct.supercast.tech/
For advertising opportunities please email [email protected]
We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.
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