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The Murder Diaries
by Cloud10
The Murder Diaries is a victim-centered true crime podcast with three distinct episodes each week. We cover missing persons and cold cases that need your attention, unpack the real lives behind Hollywood’s most tragic figures, and break down true crime and adjacent documentaries that are worth a deeper look. New episodes weekly: Mondays – Tragic Hollywood Tuesdays - DocuFiles Thursdays - True crime cases that need your attention Connect with us at themurderdiariespodcast.com or on socials @themurderdiariespod
Episodes
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MISSING: Lashaya Stine
In July of 2016, 16-year-old Lashaya Stine left her home in the middle of the night to meet her ex-boyfriend. She left all of her belongings at home except her cell phone. Lashaya, an honor roll student who’d just been accepted into a medical internship program at a local hospital, never returned...
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DOCUFILES: Hey Beautiful: Anatomy of a Romance Scam
Women around the world thought they’d found love with the same charming man, until they discovered their online boyfriend wasn’t who he claimed to be. We break down Hey Beautiful: Anatomy of a Romance Scam and the elaborate deception that left its victims questioning everything. Listen Ad Free…
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: James Dean
Just over 70 years since James Dean's tragic death, we're rewinding to our look at the life and legacy of one of Hollywood's most enduring icons. From his rapid rise to fame and complicated personal life to the fatal car crash that ended his life at just 24, we revisit the story of a young actor...
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INTERVIEW: Amber Smith (Route 91 Survivor)
In this special rewind episode, we revisit our conversation with Route 91 survivor Amber Smith, who shares her powerful story of survival and the lasting impact of the October 1, 2017 shooting in Las Vegas. As we share Amber's story again, we honor the 60 lives lost, the hundreds injured, and…
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DOCUFILES: Should I Marry A Murderer?
When Caroline Muirhead’s fiancé confesses to a killing, she’s forced into an unimaginable choice: protect the man she loves or help bring him to justice. We discuss Netflix’s Should I Marry a Murderer?, a wild true story of love, loyalty, deception, and the double life Caroline takes on to…
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Luke Perry
Luke Perry became the ultimate ’90s heartthrob as Dylan McKay on Beverly Hills, 90210, but there was far more to him than the brooding bad boy who made him famous. We look back at his unexpected rise to stardom, life at the height of 90210 mania, career beyond the show, family and fatherhood, and...
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MISSING: The Gospel Trio
On a Friday night in April of 1987, Sarah Boyd, her two-year-old daughter Kimberly, and their friend Linda McCord left for a gospel concert in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Witnesses saw them arrive. Witnesses saw them leave. Then, somewhere on the road home, all three vanished. Two days later,...
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DOCUFILES: The Investigation of Lucy Letby
Lucy Letby was a neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others. We discuss Netflix’s The Investigation of Lucy Letby, which revisits the case, the evidence against her, and the questions that continue to surround her convictions. Listen Ad Free And One…
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Mac Miller
Mac Miller grew from a teenage rapper with big dreams into one of the most beloved and creatively ambitious artists of his generation. We look back at his evolution, relationships, struggles with addiction, and the accidental overdose that ended his life at just 26. Listen Ad Free And One Day...
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MURDERED: Christina Yuna Lee
After a night out with friends, a stranger follows 35-year-old Christina Yuna Lee home and savagely attacks her. GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/christina-yuna-lee-memorial-fund Original Air Date: 10/12/2022 Listen Ad Free And One Day Early: Spotify:...
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DOCUFILES: The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn?
For 54 days, Utah siblings Ty and Bryn barricaded themselves inside a bedroom, leaving their family desperate for answers. We break down The Nightmare Upstairs and the disturbing story of what happened behind that locked door. Listen Ad Free And One Day Early: Spotify:...
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Aaron Carter
Aaron Carter became a pop star before he was even a teenager, but growing up in the spotlight came at a devastating cost. We look back at his early success, complicated family life, public struggles, and tragic death at just 34. Listen Ad Free And One Day Early: Spotify:...
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MYSTERIOUS DEATH: Kimberly Fattorini
On the afternoon of July 21st, 2017, a 911 call was placed from a West Hollywood home, reporting that 30 year old Playboy model Kimberly Fattorini was unresponsive. When paramedics arrived, they were unable to revive Kimberly and pronounced her deceased. Her death was ruled accidental as a result...
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DOCUFILES: Quiet on Set
This week, Natalie & Paige unpack Quiet on Set, diving into the uncomfortable truths and conversations it sparked, with thoughts you’ll definitely want to debate in the group chat. Original Air Date: 1/20/26 Listen Ad Free And One Day Early: Spotify:...
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Princess Diana
Paige & Natalie unpack Princess Diana’s rise, her complicated marriage, and the media frenzy that shaped her life. They explore how Diana rewrote the rules of royalty and why her legacy still resonates decades later. Original Air Date: 2/9/26 Listen Ad Free And One Day Early: Spotify:...
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MURDERED: Shanquella Robinson
In October of 2022, 25-year-old entrepreneur Shanquella Robinson left Charlotte, North Carolina for what was supposed to be a fun birthday getaway in Cabo with friends. Less than 24 hours later, she was dead. At first, her family was told she had died from alcohol poisoning—but inconsistent...
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DOCUFILES: Death of the Pastor's Wife
Death of the Pastor’s Wife examines the life and tragic death of Mica Miller, whose story raised disturbing questions about her marriage, her church community, and the events leading up to her final days. We break down the docuseries, the allegations surrounding her relationship, and the…
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: DJ AM
DJ AM helped redefine what it meant to be a celebrity DJ, becoming one of the most influential figures of the 2000s music scene. We look back at his groundbreaking career, his battles with addiction, the plane crash he survived, and the tragic circumstances surrounding his death at just 36.…
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MURDERED: Beverly Lyn Smith
On a cold night in December 1974 in a small town in Canada, 22-year-old Beverly Smith was shot inside her home execution style while her baby daughter played in the next room. Now, more than 50 years later, Beverly‘s case is cold and it remains the oldest unsolved murder case in Oshawa history.…
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DOCUFILES: A Child of My Own
A Child of My Own revisits a shocking 2009 case in Mexico City, where Eleonor Alejandra Marín Mendoza faked a pregnancy for months before abducting a newborn to keep the lie alive. We break down the disturbing deception, the kidnapping, and the devastating consequences for everyone caught in its...
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Hayden Panettiere
Hayden Panettiere grew up in front of the world, going from child star to Heroes breakout to Nashville leading lady, while her life off-screen became far more complicated. We look back at the highs and heartbreaks of her 36 years, including fame, motherhood, addiction, love, loss, and the legacy...
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MURDERED: Kelsey Smith
Kelsey Smith was 18 years old in June 2007 when an innocent trip to Target would turn in to her worst nightmare. Original air date: 7/8/2021 Listen Ad Free And Get Access to Exclusive Journal Entries Episodes: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon:...
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Introducing Death of an Artist: The Mathers
In early 2024, celebrated children’s book author and illustrator Petra Mathers and her husband, photographer Michael Mathers, mailed letters to dozens of friends and family members to let them know they had died by suicide. Petra and Michael were by all accounts healthy, happy, and in love. Why…
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DOCUFILES: Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare
What started as an online romance turned into one of the most elaborate catfishing schemes imaginable. We break down Netflix’s Sweet Bobby: My Catfish Nightmare, the years of manipulation Kirat Assi endured, and the shocking person behind “Bobby.” Listen Ad Free And One Day Early: Spotify:...
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Aaliyah
Aaliyah was only 22 when her life was tragically cut short, but she had already changed R&B forever. We look back at her life, career, lasting influence, and the tragedy that ended it far too soon. Listen Ad Free And One Day Early: Spotify:...
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MISSING: Skye Budnik
In 2008, 21-year-old Skye Budnick told her family she was staying with a friend for a couple of nights. Quiet, thoughtful, and deeply fascinated by Japanese culture, Skye had always seemed like the child her parents never had to worry about. But when days passed with no word from her, her family...
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DOCUFILES: A Toxic Love Story
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Sid Vicious
Sid Vicious became the face of punk rock rebellion, but behind the chaos was a shy kid whose rise to fame quickly spiraled into addiction, violence, and tragedy. We look back at his unlikely path into the Sex Pistols, his volatile relationship with Nancy Spungen, the mystery surrounding her…
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MYSTERIOUS DEATH: Danniella Vian
In July of 2018, 25-year-old Danniella Vian met up with friends in Mobile, Alabama, excited to celebrate buying her first car. Later that night, Danniella realized that she’d lost her cell phone. One of the friends she’d met that night returned to the previous bar to look for Danniella’s phone,...
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DOCUFILES: They Called Him Mostly Harmless
A mysterious hiker known only as “Mostly Harmless” was found dead in a tent along the Florida Trail with no identification, but plenty of clues. We discuss Netflix’s They Called Him Mostly Harmless, the online community determined to uncover his identity, and the complicated truth that emerged…
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Rebecca Schaeffer
Rebecca Schaeffer was a rising Hollywood star with a promising career ahead of her when her life was cut tragically short at just 21 years old. We're joined by Chrissy from Residue podcast as we look back at Rebecca’s life and career, the obsessive stalking that led to her murder, and how her…
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MURDERED: Lisa McBride
She was vibrant, talented, and deeply loved—a young woman building a life full of promise in northern New Jersey. But after a night out with friends in the summer of 1990, Lisa McBride vanished from her own home without a trace. What investigators found in the hours and months that followed…
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DOCUFILES: The Cult of American Apparel
Next week, fear not, we will be discussing They Called Him Mostly Harmless as promised in our last DocuFiles episode. In this rewind... Listen Ad Free And One Day Early: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HEzJSwElA7MkbYYie9Jin Patreon:...
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Jim Morrison
Jim Morrison became one of the most iconic frontmen in rock history, captivating audiences with his poetry, charisma, and unpredictable performances. His story is a fascinating look at fame, artistic rebellion, and the self-destructive excesses that made him one of music's most enduring legends....
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MURDERED: Bridget Shiel
Imagine achieving your childhood dream, putting your middle school and high school bullies to shame. That’s exactly what Bridget Shiel did when she became a model at the age of 19. However, Bridget’s modeling career came to an end not long after it started when she was viciously gunned down in an...
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DOCUFILES: Scamanda
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Tragic Hollywood: Princess Diana
In honor of the anniversary of Princess Diana's tragic death on 8/31, we are rewinding her episode from last year. May she forever rest in peace. Paige & Natalie unpack Princess Diana’s rise, her complicated marriage, and the media frenzy that shaped her life. They explore how Diana rewrote the...
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MURDERED: Celeste Rivas Hernandez
In early September 2025, police were called to an impound lot in Hollywood, California. The staff reported a horrible stench coming from a black Tesla that had been on the lot for three days. When officers opened the front trunk of the Tesla, they found the decomposing and dismembered remains of...
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DOCUFILES: Hell camp: Teen Nightmare
Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare explores the rise of a controversial wilderness program that claimed to transform troubled teens through survival and discipline. It's a disturbing look at the unchecked power of the troubled teen industry, the blurred line between treatment and abuse, and the survivors...
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Janis Joplin
Janis Joplin became one of the defining voices of the 1960s, turning pain, vulnerability, and raw emotion into some of rock's most iconic performances. Her story is a heartbreaking examination of fame, self-worth, addiction, and how one extraordinary talent became one of music's greatest…
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MISSING: Heidi Planck
Heidi Planck, a 38-year-old finance professional and mother, disappeared after attending her son’s football game in October 2021, sparking concern due to disabled location tracking on her devices and unusual behavior. Days after her disappearance, her dog would be found wandering around the 28th...
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DOCUFILES: Untold - The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist
Before "catfishing" became part of our everyday vocabulary, Manti Te'o found himself at the center of one of the internet's most unbelievable hoaxes. Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist explores the bizarre true story of deception, media frenzy, and how a fake online romance nearly derailed…
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger left behind a body of work that continues to inspire actors and audiences alike, despite a career that lasted barely a decade. His story is a heartbreaking look at immense talent, creative passion, and the enduring legacy of an artist whose life ended long before his potential was...
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MURDERED: Jessica Alva
Early in the morning on April 2nd, 2019, a 911 call was placed from a San Francisco apartment. When responders arrived, they found 35-year-old Jessica Alva in serious condition. They were told by her boyfriend that he’d found her hanging and that she’d attempted suicide. Four days later, with her...
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DOCUFILES: The Most Hated Man on The Internet
Long before conversations about revenge porn and online privacy entered the mainstream, one man turned humiliation into a business. The Most Hated Man on the Internet is a disturbing exploration of exploitation, internet culture, and the determined family that refused to let him hide behind a...
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Naya Rivera
Naya Rivera was one of Glee's brightest stars, celebrated for her talent, wit, and groundbreaking portrayal of Santana Lopez. Her story is a heartbreaking look at resilience, motherhood, and the tragic accident that transformed her from a beloved actress into a symbol of extraordinary…
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MURDERED: Brandy Hutchins
A pregnant girl is found murdered in the crawl space of an abandoned house—a place known for devil worship. 36 years later, Brandy Hutchins’ family is still waiting for justice. Anyone with information about the murder of Brandy Hutchins can call the Johnson County Sheriff’s Crime Tips hotline at...
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DOCUFILES: Maternal Instinct
Maternal Instinct examines the horrifying case of a Texas woman whose fabricated pregnancy spiraled into an unthinkable act of violence. It's a disturbing exploration of obsession, manipulation, and the lengths one person was willing to go to make a lie appear real. Learn more about your ad...
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TRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Cory Monteith
Cory Monteith captured hearts as Finn Hudson on Glee, becoming one of the biggest breakout stars of the early 2010s. But behind the fame was a quiet, lifelong struggle with substance abuse, making his story a tragic reminder that addiction doesn't discriminate, no matter how successful someone...
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MURDERED: Oakey "Al" Kite
On May 24th, 2004, Oakey “Al” Kite missed work without notifying anyone at the office—something he’d never done before. Known as “Al” by everyone he knew, he was punctual to a fault. When co-workers and police went to his Aurora, Colorado, townhome to check in on him, what they found was like...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Murder Diaries is a victim-centered true crime podcast with three distinct episodes each week. We cover missing persons and cold cases that need your attention, unpack the real lives behind Hollywood’s most tragic figures, and break down true crime and adjacent documentaries that are worth a deeper look.
New episodes weekly: Mondays – Tragic Hollywood
Tuesdays - DocuFiles
Thursdays - True crime cases that need your attention
Connect with us at themurderdiariespodcast.com or on socials @themurderdiariespod
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