Luminol on the Wall

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case where six people end up convicted and tied to the disappearance of a 19‑year‑old Anchorage girl.Cynthia Hoffman was a 19‑year‑old from Anchorage, Alaska. She grew up surrounded by the people she loved most, and because of her developmental delays, her family and close friends were her entire world. Cynthia trusted easily — maybe too easily — and that trust shaped the final day anyone saw her. After she disappeared, her father received a strange text from her phone, a message that immediately raised suspicion and marked the moment everything changed.

This week on LOTW, we’re covering the case of the Richardson family.In Medicine Hat, a twelve‑year‑old girl’s personality shifted almost overnight—puberty, rebellion, and then a new boyfriend who was more than just “older.” Jeremy Steinke was twenty‑three, steeped in dark online personas, and eager to play the part she wanted him to be. Together, they built a fantasy world where rules didn’t matter and identities were costumes they could slip into.But Jasmine wasn’t just following along. She was steering. And when her parents pushed back against the relationship, she didn’t retreat—she escalated. Online messages grew stranger, bolder, and more detached from reality, pulling Jeremy deeper into a story he wasn’t equipped to understand, let alone resist.

This week on LOTW, we look at how a group of teenage boys ended up at the center of a case that shook New Hampshire.On a warm May night in 1990, inside a quiet New Hampshire condo, a husband was found dead on the living room floor—shot once in the head, the scene staged to look like a burglary gone wrong. But nothing about the crime felt random. Nothing about it felt accidental. And nothing about it felt like the work of a stranger.Greg Smart was a 24‑year‑old newlywed, a music lover, a man who believed he’d built a life worth protecting. What he didn’t know was that the danger wasn’t lurking outside his home. It was already inside it.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy confront one of the most disturbing figures to ever sit across a courtroom.Was Jamie Osuna born this way — or was he made? His story begins in chaos: a childhood steeped in abuse, neglect, and instability. But what emerged from that darkness wasn’t just another troubled man. It was someone who seemed to embrace evil — who wore it like a costume, who smiled through the horror he created.And then there was Yvette Peña — a woman whose life had been marked by resilience. She was trying to rebuild, to find steadiness again, unaware that her path would cross with someone who saw pain as performance. The tragedy that followed wasn’t just an act of violence; it was a collision between survival and sadism, between a woman searching for peace and a man who found pleasure in destruction.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy revisit a case that began with friendship and ended in unthinkable violence.Christine Paolilla’s early life was marked by hardship — illness, bullying, and isolation. When she met Rachael Koloroutis and Tiffany Rowell in high school, everything changed. They took her in, gave her confidence, helped her find her footing in a world that had never been kind. The trio became inseparable, and for a while, Christine seemed to be living the kind of teenage dream she’d always watched from the sidelines.But in 2003, that dream shattered. Rachael and Tiffany — along with Tiffany’s boyfriend and his cousin — were found murdered inside a quiet suburban home. The crime was brutal, senseless, and confusing. Investigators struggled to understand how such a massacre could erupt among friends. For years, the case seemed directionless — until a clue hiding in plain sight revealed that the killer wasn’t a stranger at all.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy revisit the final days of 31‑year‑old Ashley Young.Ashley had just ended a long, emotionally draining relationship with her boyfriend, Moody. After years of trying to make things work, she finally stepped away — and friends noticed the shift immediately. She was lighter, hopeful, and genuinely excited to start meeting new people again.Part of that fresh start meant reconnecting with familiar faces from her past, including Jared Chance. They weren’t in a defined relationship, but Ashley was open to seeing where things might go. She’d been talking with him more, spending time, and exploring the possibility of something new after so many years of feeling stuck.Right before she disappeared, Ashley met up with Jared at Mulligan’s Pub — a casual night out that fit perfectly with the new chapter she was trying to build. She was optimistic, curious, and finally allowing herself to imagine what life could look like beyond her breakup.And then, suddenly, she was gone. No calls. No messages. No sign of her. The hope she’d finally reclaimed was replaced by a silence her loved ones immediately knew wasn’t normal.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a complicated case. Garry Farris had spent most of his life practicing law before retiring to his farm — a quiet property where he preferred routine and solitude. He was dependable, deliberate, and rarely left without telling someone where he was going.His wife, Melody, knew his habits well. So when Garry went missing, it didn’t make sense. At first, it seemed he might have wandered off somewhere on the land, but as days passed, that theory began to fade. Garry’s health made his absence more than concerning — it was dangerous.The last place he was known to be was near the burn pit, where organic materials were disposed of. It was ordinary work for him, but it became the center of the search.Confusion spread quickly. Had something happened by accident? Or had someone made sure Garry wouldn’t be found? The answer, investigators would learn, came down to motive — and opportunity.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a greed-driven case.Lauren Sims had been running from her choices for years. Each move meant a new name, a new start, another escape. By the time she became Elisa McNabney, she had perfected reinvention — a con artist who turned charm into survival.When she met Larry McNabney, a wealthy California attorney, she saw her next opportunity. Both were married, but that didn’t stop them. They left their spouses, calling it love. In truth, it was leverage — Elisa’s way into Larry’s world and his wallet.Sarah Dutra entered as Elisa’s assistant, drawn into the orbit of their dysfunction. She wasn’t Larry’s wife, but she became part of the machinery that kept Elisa’s schemes running.As Larry’s drinking worsened and Elisa’s lies deepened, the balance of power shifted. What began as mutual infidelity turned into manipulation — Larry clinging to a woman already planning her exit, and Elisa tightening her grip on the man she intended to discard.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the wedding that only lasted eight days.Cody Johnson was twenty‑five, living in Kalispell, Montana, and known for his love of cars, adventure, and the outdoors. He had just married Jordan Graham, a woman he’d dated for two years, and their wedding was meant to mark the start of a new chapter. But almost immediately, Jordan confided to friends that she had doubts. She told them the couple argued, and then Cody left. She explained he had gone joyriding with friends — yet when Cody didn’t show up for work the next day, it wasn’t Jordan who raised the alarm. It was Cameron, Cody’s close friend and coworker, who went to the police and spread word around town that Cody was missing. Jordan’s silence in those first crucial hours left the community wondering where Cody had gone — and why his new wife wasn’t the one sounding the alarm.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss episode 4 of their stalker series.Lisa Nowak was the embodiment of NASA’s elite: a decorated Navy captain, an aeronautical engineer, and a mission specialist aboard Discovery in 2006. She operated robotic arms in space, a role demanding precision and calm under pressure. Her colleagues saw her as disciplined, brilliant, and utterly dependable. Few could imagine that within months, her name would leap from mission briefings into police blotters.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the third episode of their stalker series. Stephanie Forster was thirty‑nine, a filmmaker, musician, and social entrepreneur who poured her energy into her community and family. After meeting Gianluigi Derossi in 2021, she believed she had found stability and companionship. But behind his polished exterior was a man living under false identities, a fraudster whose charm concealed deception. Stephanie worked to protect her independence, even as signs of dishonesty and surveillance blurred the line between trust and betrayal. That tension between appearance and reality became the backdrop of her story.

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the second episode in their stalker series. Lorna Smith was forty‑five, a grandmother who worked hard and stayed close to her family. After ending a long relationship, she sought companionship again, hoping for stability and connection. She entered a new relationship with someone who seemed attentive, but beneath that surface was a controlling nature she couldn’t always see. His detachment from this side of himself allowed him to present as caring, while privately showing signs of jealousy and dominance. That tension between appearance and reality shaped the path of their relationship, and it was within those blurred boundaries that investigators later found the story of what happened to her.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the first of four in a stalker series. Molly McLaren was twenty‑three, studying nutrition and building a life that reflected her independence. She was careful, thoughtful, and trying to move on after ending a brief relationship. In the weeks that followed, messages and posts began to blur the line between concern and control. One morning, she went to the gym before work — a routine start to her day that would soon draw attention from people who had seen more than they realized.

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the disappearance of Sade Robinson — a young woman whose night out ended in silence. Sade Robinson was a 19-year-old young woman, working two jobs and studying to build a future she was proud of. She was social, independent, and loved going out with friends. She was juggling work and school all while planning her next steps. On a Tuesday night, she went out for dinner with someone new — just a normal night. But when she didn’t come home, investigators followed CCTV footage, DNA, and witness accounts to piece together what happened after she left that restaurant.

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the dangers of allowing bail for violent criminals. Aniah Blanchard was nineteen, a college student with a close family and a future she was just beginning to build. She was the kind of daughter who checked in, who kept her parents close even as she carved out her independence. One night, she stopped at a convenience store — a routine errand, nothing out of the ordinary. But when she didn’t come home, her family knew something was wrong. What followed was a search that stretched across counties, pulling together friends, strangers, and investigators, all trying to understand how a simple stop could end in tragedy.

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that unfortunately has a motive that is all too common.Laura Ackerson was a young mother caught in the middle of a custody battle that consumed her life. She tried to balance raising her children with the tension of a fractured relationship, navigating visits and exchanges that were anything but ordinary. One summer day, she agreed to a home visit that seemed out of place — a decision shaped by the push and pull of control, promises, and pressure. What happened after that visit would leave investigators piecing together a story of love, conflict, and violence that stretched far beyond the walls of that house.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy examine how love, jealousy, and control collided in one tragic night.Tawnee Baird was 21, a student with big plans and a tight bond with her family. She’d been in a relationship for years, one that her parents thought they understood — even welcoming her partner into their home as if she were another daughter. But behind closed doors, the relationship was volatile, marked by jealousy and control. On a drive home from visiting friends, an argument spiraled, and Tawnee never made it back. What unfolded in that car would shock her family, her community, and anyone who believed love could protect her.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy revisit two murders in Grand Rapids that sat cold for decades.In Grand Rapids, Michigan, two young women were murdered three years apart. In 1976, Kathy Darling — a pregnant mother with her toddler nearby — was killed inside her home. In 1979, Diane Holloway, also pregnant, was attacked and murdered in the same city. For decades, the cases sat cold, disconnected files in separate drawers. It wasn’t until a multijurisdictional cold case team revisited the evidence that these cases were solved.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that begins with two best friends and a walk that should have ended with both of them getting home safely.Tanya Smith and Misty Cockerill were teenagers growing up in Abbotsford, British Columbia — best friends navigating the ordinary things that come with being young: nights out, friendships, and the freedom that comes with feeling safe in your own community. But one October night in 1995, after heading out together, something interrupted what should have been a routine walk home. And what followed wouldn’t just change two families — it would leave an entire community looking over its shoulder for months.SourcesYouTube: “Tanya Smith and Misty Cockerill Case”CBCWikipediaRedditVancouver CityNewsMystery Delver

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy walk through the night four adults met under circumstances that would later draw police attention.Heidi Carter was staying in a small home in Evansville, Indiana, where she often -maybe too often- allowed her boyfriend, Casey Hammond, stay the night. Their relationship was volatile, marked by drug use and frequent arguments. They also were not monoganous with one another, and Heidihad recently started looking for companionship online, connecting with Amanda Siebe. One night, Amanda and her boyfriend, Tim Ivy, drove to Heidi’s house after plans were made for the four of them to meet. Casey wasn’t initially comfortable with the Tim being there but changed his mind at the last minute. Inside that house, the mix of drugs, strained relationships, and shifting boundaries set the stage for what would unfold next.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy examine the events leading up to the moment Billy Staton and Leticia Castro were last seen.Billy Staton and Leticia Castro were engaged and living in La Feria, Texas. Billy worked in construction, and Leticia was an elementary school teacher. Before their relationship, Billy had been married and shared custody of his young daughter with his ex‑wife. The arrangement meant regular visits and exchanges, something Billy tried to keep consistent. That weekend, he planned to pick up his daughter for time together — but after leaving home that evening, Billy wasn’t heard from again.

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Victoria Shachtay.Victoria Shachtay lived in Innisfail, Alberta, where she was raising her young daughter with the help of a live‑in caregiver after a 2004 car accident left her paralyzed. She had received a financial settlement following the crash, and her family connected her with Brian Malley, a financial adviser they knew and trusted. Malley managed her investment fund, met with her regularly, and became a long‑standing part of the support system she relied on as she rebuilt her life after the accident. Their relationship was professional and familiar — the kind of steady connection that made sense in her circumstances — with nothing at the time to suggest where things would eventually lead.Sources for this episode:InstructablesRCMPCIRONewswireRed Deer AdvocateCBCHot Dip Galvanizing LineGlobal NewsThe Albertan

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the marriage of Allison and Gerard Baden‑Clay.Allison met Gerard when they were both young and working in the same real‑estate world, a relationship that grew quickly into marriage, three daughters, and a life that looked stable from the outside. But over the years, the pressure inside that marriage built — financial strain, emotional distance, and eventually Gerard’s long‑term affair with a woman who worked for him. The tension between the life they presented and the reality they were living was widening by the day. And then, one April morning, Allison was suddenly gone. She had apparently gone for her morning run and never returned. So, what happened to Allison?Sources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org, https://expertsdirect.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FmKYkdjy70, https://7news.com.au, https://www.allisonbadenclayfoundation.org.au, https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au, https://www.9news.com.au, https://www.telegraph.co.uk

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy dive into the case of Dan Markel.Dan Markel never expected his life to split in two. On the surface, everything looked steady — a growing career, two young boys he adored, and a marriage he believed was solid. So when he was blindsided by a divorce filing, it shook him. The separation quickly turned tense, especially when Wendi Adelson pushed to move the children away and Dan fought to stay an involved father.But beneath the legal filings and family tension, something else was taking shape — quiet decisions, shifting loyalties, and moments that would matter far more than anyone realized. And on a quiet July morning, everything came to a sudden stop in Dan’s garage.

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy continue the story of Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo as their relationship shifts from the Scarborough years into the period when they were spending more time inside the Homolka home.Paul was now a regular presence in St. Catharines, fitting easily into family routines while the Scarborough investigation continued in the background.Part 2 follows this stretch of their lives: the deepening secrecy in their relationship, the growing tension within the Homolka household, and the events surrounding Tammy that would later become central to the case.

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss one of Canada’s most infamous criminal cases.Karla Homolka was seventeen when she met Paul Bernardo at a pet‑industry conference — a meeting that sparked an intense relationship almost immediately. As the two grew closer, a separate pattern of violence was unfolding in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough. Women were being attacked near bus stops and residential paths, and the unidentified offender had become known publicly as the Scarborough Rapist.While Karla and Paul’s relationship accelerated, the assaults continued. Police released composite sketches, neighborhoods organized safety patrols, and the timeline of attacks grew longer. All the while, the couple’s life together was taking shape — trips between St. Catharines and Scarborough, long drives, and a relationship that friends noticed was unusually fast‑moving.Part 1 follows the early years: how Karla and Paul met, how their relationship developed, and how the Scarborough attacks formed the backdrop to everything that came next.

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss one of Indiana’s most infamous juvenile cases.Twelve‑year‑old Shanda Sharer was still settling into life in New Albany when she met Amanda Heavrin — a friendship that quickly grew into the kind of early relationship that feels enormous at that age. Notes passed in class, whispered conversations, the thrill of being seen by someone who understood her. But Amanda wasn’t the only one paying attention. Her girlfriend, sixteen‑year‑old Melinda Loveless, watched the connection with a mix of jealousy and fear, convinced Shanda was pulling Amanda away.The tension didn’t stay quiet. It showed up in school hallways, in after‑school confrontations, in the way older teens drifted into the situation with their own loyalties and insecurities. Adults noticed pieces of it, but never the whole picture.On the night of January 10, 1992, while Shanda was staying at her father’s home, a group of girls arrived at the door. They told her they were there to take her to see Amanda. Believing that, Shanda stepped outside — beginning a night shaped by the complicated relationships and simmering emotions that had been building for weeks.📚 What We Read & WatchedHere’s some of the material we pulled from while putting this episode together — a mix of reporting, local coverage, and long‑form videos that helped us trace the relationships and events leading up to that night:Wikipedia – for baseline case details and timelineYouTube deep‑dives & case breakdowns:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNjYgURVzxYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNB_9P3KKXohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQaG0MTvnGchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqlJJAsKXJg&t=11sPeople Magazine – broader coverage and interviewsThe Madison Courier – local reporting from the community closest to the caseLos Angeles Times – national context and follow‑up reporting

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a fractured marriage, a tangled divorce, and the chilling night that turned a family’s world upside down.Christine Schultz was trying to rebuild her life after separating from her husband, Milwaukee detective Fred Schultz — a breakup shaped by long shifts, growing distance, and a new relationship already waiting in the background. With two young sons to care for, Christine focused on creating stability in the aftermath of their split.But in June of 1981, while the boys slept, an intruder entered the home — a figure later described with a shock of red hair. What happened inside that house would ignite one of Wisconsin’s most debated cases and raise questions that still echo decades later.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the murder of 15‑year‑old Seath Jackson — a case born from a teenage relationship that spiraled into deadly territory.Seath and Amber Wright’s relationship had started like any other high‑school romance, but their breakup quickly turned volatile. Accusations of cheating, public arguments, and a growing feud pulled more teens into the conflict, including Amber’s new boyfriend, Michael Bargo, whose hostility toward Seath had escalated into threats. What looked like typical teenage drama was quietly hardening into something far more dangerous. When Seath suddenly disappeared, the tension that had been simmering for weeks snapped into focus. The investigation that followed uncovered a coordinated plan involving multiple teens, revealing just how far the resentment and manipulation had gone.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that begins with a chance meeting at a gym and ends with investigators questioning whether a crime scene was telling the truth.Larry Fenton had built a stable, successful life in Clearwater. Friends described him as hardworking and financially secure. A few years before his death, he met Rebecca Fenton at a gym when they both reached for the same machine. The relationship moved quickly, and before long the two were married.Then on Super Bowl Sunday in 2008, Rebecca said she stepped out to work out in the garage gym while Larry stayed inside the house.When she returned, Larry had been shot to death.At first, the home appeared to have been ransacked — suggesting a robbery. But as investigators looked closer, the scene began raising more questions than answers.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the final days of Janet Overton — a woman stepping into a new chapter just as her life took an unexpected turn.After years focused on raising her son, Janet had stepped into a leadership role on the local school board, quickly becoming an influential voice in district decisions. She was thriving publicly, but at home her unexplained health decline was becoming harder to ignore. When she collapsed without warning, the shock was immediate. Her death was first listed as “unknown,” but the investigation that followed would reveal a far more disturbing truth.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy take us to Arlington.Long Nguyen and Huong Ly had built their lives around family, routine, and work. They ran a small tailoring business, spending long days sewing, helping customers, and trying to keep the shop steady. Their son-in-law Chao often acted as the face of the business, greeting clients and helping manage daily operations while the couple focused on the work itself.Like many immigrant families, they had come to the United States hoping for stability and opportunity. But over time, business slowed and financial pressure grew. Looking for answers, the family sought help from a spiritual advisor, hoping that lifting what they believed was a curse on the business might improve their situation.It didn’t.Then one day, Long and Huong were found dead in their home — and the search for who killed this elderly couple began.Sources for this episode:Reporting from the Star-TelegramCoverage from AudacyArticles and case summaries from OxygenInformation compiled from media reports and public records.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy take us to St. Clair in January of 2014.That morning, Donna Scrivo reported her adult son, Ramsay Scrivo, missing after he failed to return home the night before. It wasn’t unheard of for Ramsay to step out for cigarettes or wander to a nearby bar, but by morning his phone was quiet and no one had seen him.Donna told police she was especially worried given his mental health history. After the death of Ramsay’s father the year before, he’d struggled — cycling off medication, dealing with legal trouble, and relying more heavily on family support. Donna had even been granted temporary guardianship during that time.Still, in the weeks leading up to his disappearance, Ramsay seemed more stable. He was checking in where he needed to, staying close to home, and trying to move forward after a difficult year.So, when he vanished without a word, it didn’t immediately look like a crime.At first, it looked like a vulnerable man who might be in trouble.Sources for this episode:Reporting from the Detroit Free PressCoverage from MLiveCase filings via JustiaArticles from InsuranceNewsNetCommentary from Jim Fisher True CrimeBackground references compiled by Sportskeeda

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that begins on a quiet evening in Southern Ontario — and with a decision that should have been routine.Tim Bosma had listed his truck for sale. That night, two men arrived later than planned to take it for a test drive. They introduced themselves casually, exchanged a few words, and got into the vehicle together. Nothing about the interaction appeared immediately alarming. Tim expected to be gone briefly. He told his family he’d be back soon.When he didn’t return, his wife Sharlene grew worried and called the police. Investigators focused on the last people known to be with Tim — the men who had come for the test drive. But the names they gave weren’t real. An alias had been used. A false trail deliberately left behind.As police dug into the alias, another name surfaced — one that connected this person to the disappearance of a young woman and the death of a man ruled a suicide. Details that had once seemed unrelated now pointed toward a pattern.Unfortunately, bias, assumptions, and poor investigative work had allowed this individual to move under the radar — until it ultimately led back to Tim Bosma.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Emily Lambert.Emily was young, close with her family, and in a relationship she was invested in. She had recently traveled to spend time with her boyfriend, Robert — a visit that, on the surface, looked like a normal part of a young couple’s life. Friends and family knew she was with him, and there was no immediate reason for concern.That night, Emily and Robert went out together. They spent time in public, moving through familiar spaces, doing what couples do on a night out. There were no obvious warning signs — nothing that suggested the evening would become anything other than forgettable.But by the next day, Emily wasn’t where she was supposed to be. During the investigation into Emily's whereabouts, crazed stories detailing what happened that night began to emerge from witnesses and Robert himself. So, what exactly happened to Emily Lambert?

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that asks how someone can vanish in the middle of an ordinary workday — without anyone noticing until it’s too late.Brooke Wilberger was nineteen years old, home for the summer in Corvallis, Oregon after finishing her first year of college. She was close with her family, independent, and excited about what came next. That summer, she worked alongside her sister at a local apartment complex — cleaning units, preparing them for new tenants, filling her days with routine tasks and familiar company.One afternoon, Brooke stepped outside to continue her work. Nothing unusual. Nothing urgent. Just another shift in a quiet college town.But when her sister went to look for her later, Brooke was gone.No explanation. No goodbye. Just absence — in a place where she should have been easy to find.What began as a simple missing person search would grow into a case that lingered for years, raising unsettling questions about opportunity, timing, and how quickly someone can disappear from a life they were actively living.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that asks a terrifying question — how far does trust reach inside a quiet neighborhood?Eight-year-old Sandra Cantu lived in Tracy, California — a small, close-knit community where kids rode bikes outside and neighbors waved from their driveways. She was playful, social, and known around the neighborhood. The kind of child people assumed was safe simply because of where she lived.One afternoon, Sandra headed outside to play. It was ordinary. Familiar. Nothing about the day suggested it would end differently from all the others.But as hours passed and she didn’t return home, routine concern shifted into something heavier. Searches began. Questions spread. And behind the doors of a seemingly peaceful street, a story began unfolding that would leave investigators — and a community — struggling to understand what had really happened.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that asks what can happen in the small window of time between saying “I’m heading home” and actually arriving there.Morgan Harrington was excited for a night out — a Metallica concert, a packed arena, loud music, bright lights, and thousands of people moving together. It was the kind of night that should have ended with ringing ears and a story to tell the next morning.Hannah Graham’s night was quieter. A party with friends. A few drinks. A decision to head home early because she wasn’t feeling well. Just a short walk through familiar streets — nothing out of the ordinary.Two separate nights. Two ordinary decisions. Two young women who never expected their routines to be interrupted.But in the days that followed, unanswered messages, empty rooms, and growing concern began to pull families, friends, and investigators into something far darker than anyone anticipated.Sometimes the most dangerous moment…is the one that feels completely normal.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that details the dangers of misplaced trust, perceived authority, and how easily an ordinary moment can turn irreversible.Yingying Zhang was 26 years old. She had traveled from China to the United States to pursue her PhD, arriving with plans, discipline, and a clear sense of purpose. In the summer of 2017, she was living in Urbana-Champaign, navigating a new country while focused on her studies and her future.On June 9th, Yingying set out to view an apartment she was considering renting. It was a routine errand — one she told friends about, one she expected to return from. She sent messages. She followed her schedule. Nothing about that afternoon suggested it would be the last time anyone would hear from her.When Yingying didn’t come back, concern grew quickly. What first appeared to be a missed appointment became something far more serious, exposing how easily trust, timing, and chance can intersect — and how vulnerable someone can be in an unfamiliar place.SourcesAnoeseshttps://anoeses.comFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)https://www.fbi.govIllinois Central District Courthttps://www.ilcd.uscourts.govNanaimo News Nowhttps://nanaimonewsnow.comSixth Tonehttps://www.sixthtone.comU.S. Department of Justicehttps://www.justice.govVicehttps://www.vice.comWCIA Newshttps://www.wcia.comWTTW Newshttps://news.wttw.comWiley Online Libraryhttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.comWikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.orgYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_eKy0zyAJQ

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss Tyrone Hassel III.Tyrone was 23 years old, a young husband and father living in Michigan, trying to settle into adulthood faster than most. He worked, took care of his family, and spent his time focused on providing and doing what was expected of him. Life was busy, but familiar — shaped by routines, responsibility, and the people closest to him.Those closest relationships mattered to Tyrone. Marriage, fatherhood, and family weren’t abstract ideas — they were his day-to-day reality. From the outside, his life didn’t appear chaotic or unstable. There were no public signs that anything was unraveling.But what happened during a short window of time — in a place he trusted — would force investigators to look closely at loyalty, proximity, and the stories people tell when everything is suddenly at stake.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that unfolded quietly over years — hidden in plain sight.Bruce McArthur was a familiar figure in Toronto’s Gay Village — a man who blended easily into the background. He worked as a landscaper, socialized within the community, and for years seemed like just another face in a neighborhood built on connection and trust.People knew him casually. Some knew him well. And for a long time, there was nothing to suggest that anything was wrong.But as men connected to the Village began to disappear, the absences were brushed aside — chalked up to people moving on, losing touch, or choosing to start over somewhere else. It wasn’t until years later that investigators would realize those disappearances were connected… and that the threat had been much closer than anyone imagined.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss Jasmine Pace — a 22-year-old who was working, saving, and trying to figure out what came next. She lived in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where life felt familiar and routine — the kind of place where people assume disappearances don’t happen quietly. Jasmine stayed in close touch with her family, especially her grandmother — and even after her grandmother passed away just before Thanksgiving, there was nothing to suggest Jasmine was about to vanish from their lives. If anything, her grandmother would have wanted the family to keep going, to celebrate together.Then communication stopped.At first, it didn’t feel like an emergency — missed messages happen, plans change. But as hours turned into days, concern hardened into fear. Jasmine’s absence didn’t make sense, and the explanations that followed only raised more questions.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that outlines the potential dangers from online dating.A world away from home, 22-year-old Grace Millane was spending her birthday month exploring New Zealand — the kind of once-in-a-lifetime adventure every young traveler dreams about. Auckland was just one stop on her solo journey, a vibrant city where hostels buzzed with new friendships and nights out blurred into stories you’d tell for years. Grace was doing what so many backpackers do: meeting people, trying new things, documenting her travels, and carving out who she wanted to become.But somewhere between the optimism of a young woman traveling the world and the anonymity of a big city, something went terribly wrong. The night of December 1st would be the last time anyone saw Grace alive — and what unfolded in the hours after would raise questions far darker than anyone could have imagined.Who did Grace meet that night?And how does a promising adventure end in tragedy so quickly, and so quietly?For Luminol on the wall Merchbonfire.com/store/luminol-on-the-wall/

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Kelli Bordeaux.Kelli Bordeaux had only been in Fayetteville a short time when everything in her life seemed to sit on a fault line. She was separated from her husband after a long stretch of problems neither of them could untangle, and though he didn’t know it, Kelli had fallen for someone else — a man named Justin, who felt like the first real spark of hope she’d had in a while.Still settling into her new routine, Kelli was trying to find her footing — new city, new job, new version of herself. One weekend, looking for something to break the loneliness of starting over, she agreed to go out with a guy she’d recently met, someone named Nick. Not a close friend, not someone she knew well — just a familiar face in a place where she didn’t have many.But that simple decision — a casual night out, a ride, a plan to unwind — would become the last confirmed moment anyone saw her.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss an active case that has more questions than answers currently. In one of Toronto’s most affluent neighborhoods, a high-profile couple suddenly dropped off the radar—and the city has been trying to make sense of it ever since. Barry and Honey Sherman were known for their influence, their philanthropy, and the kind of success that made them fixtures of Canadian life. But behind that polished image, something far more unsettling was taking shape. The Shermans moved through circles of power, philanthropy, and industry—admired by some, quietly resented by others. Their world was one of sharp contrasts: generosity paired with controversy, success shadowed by legal battles, and a business empire that made them both respected and disputed figures. So, when tragedy struck, the question hung heavier than the headlines: who—or what—was behind it?

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case filled with shocking lies and manipulation. In the quiet college town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a complicated friendship between two young adults spiraled into something far darker than anyone around them could have imagined. At the center of it all was Alex Woodworth — a thoughtful, introverted barista with a philosophical mind and a gentle presence. What began as an intense emotional entanglement would unravel into a story of blurred boundaries, shifting truths, and a final encounter that raised more questions than answers. This is the case of Alex Woodworth — and the truth behind what happened on that cold March afternoon is anything but simple.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy explore the mysterious case of Kelsey Berreth — a 29-year-old mom who seemed to have everything going for her. She was planning Thanksgiving dinner, texting her fiancé, and running a few last-minute errands... until she suddenly vanished. No signs of struggle. No clear trail. Just a series of puzzling clues that left everyone wondering — what really happened to Kelsey Berreth that Thanksgiving Day?

This week on LOTW, Bevy discusses one of the UK's most notorious serial killers. Joanna Dennehy grew up in the quiet towns of Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, a bright and seemingly ordinary girl. For years, she blended in, charming those around her and moving through life without raising alarm. But as she entered adulthood, drugs and alcohol began to loosen her inhibitions—and with them, a darker, more dangerous side started to surface, one that would leave a wake of terror in her path and set her on a course no one could have predicted.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the final part of the Lucy Letby case.

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the gruesome murders of multiple infants. In the quiet halls of a neonatal ward in northwest England, parents placed their newborns in the hands of someone they believed was there to protect them — a kind-faced nurse who seemed to genuinely care. The hospital lights glowed softly through long night shifts, the steady beeping of monitors marking tiny heartbeats and fragile breaths. But beneath the calm surface of the ward, something unthinkable was happening. Before long, tragedy began to strike again and again — and no one could explain why.