She thought she’d found her perfect match. But just five weeks into their marriage, 25-year-old Hajna Piller was dead—and her husband, a Hungarian doctor named Geza de Kaplany, was the prime suspect. In Part 1, we trace Hajna’s journey to America, her search for stability, and the chilling murder plot that would end it all. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episod...
Jul 01, 2025•40 min•Ep. 61
The white Bronco chase. The glove. And the verdict that shocked the world. In Part 2, we follow the O.J. Simpson investigation, the trial that captivated the world, and the media storm that followed the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. With insight from forensic psychologist Dr. Tristin Engels, host of the Crime House Original podcast "Killer Minds", we examine the emotional fallout, the power of public perception—and why Nicole Brown Simpson’s story still matters today. For more true crime psych...
Jun 24, 2025•56 min•Ep. 60
Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder shocked the world—but the warning signs were there. Dr. Tristin Engels, clinical and forensic psychologist and host of the Crime House Original podcast "Killer Minds," joins us to examine the patterns of manipulation, control, and trauma that shaped Nicole Brown Simpson’s relationship with O.J. Simpson, long before it ended in tragedy.For more true crime psychoanalysis, follow Killer Minds on Apple and Spotify. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Origina...
Jun 17, 2025•57 min•Ep. 59
Crime House proudly presents Murder in the Media, our first-ever true crime audiobook. Told through the lens of five heart-pounding murder cases, this thrilling audiobook traces the evolving – and sometimes insidious – role the media has had in shaping true crime storytelling. Dive into five iconic cases, including the twisted crimes of serial killer H.H. Holmes, the scandalous Hollywood murder of William Desmond Taylor, the infamous Clutter Family slaying, the terrifying Tylenol murder mystery,...
Jun 12, 2025•15 min
He thought he’d gotten away with it all. But DNA, determined detectives, and one unexpected interview would finally expose Samuel Little as America’s deadliest serial killer. In Part 2, we trace the final chapter of Samuel Little’s reign of terror—and the investigation that changed everything. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ o...
Jun 10, 2025•40 min•Ep. 58
He’s believed to be the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. With 93 victims and a trail of cold cases left behind, Samuel Little’s crimes went undetected for decades. Now, detectives are piecing together how a petty thief turned into a serial killer responsible for dozens of deaths. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on ...
Jun 03, 2025•43 min•Ep. 57
When 49-year-old former sitcom star Bob Crane was found murdered in 1978, detectives quickly honed in on their one and only suspect: Bob’s friend and confidant, John Carpenter. It took years to finally bring John to trial, but when they did — there wasn’t enough evidence to convict him. To this day, Bob Crane’s murder remains unsolved. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early acce...
May 27, 2025•39 min•Ep. 56
In the 1960s, Bob Crane was the face of feel-good sitcom comedy as the star of Hogan’s Heroes. But while Bob portrayed himself as a devoted family man, he lived a secret double life. When the 49-year-old was found dead in 1978, detectives wondered if Bob’s X-rated hobbies played a role in his murder. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime H...
May 20, 2025•38 min•Ep. 55
In 1865, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by 26-year-old John Wilkes Booth while watching a play in Washington, D.C. But killing the president wasn’t Booth’s only goal that night. Because he’d enlisted a group of co-conspirators to take down the entire US government. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t mis...
May 13, 2025•42 min•Ep. 54
When Abraham Lincoln was sworn in as president in 1861, he vowed to stop the spread of slavery and keep a fractured nation from splitting apart. Just a few years later, Lincoln was shot dead for his efforts. But the real story behind his assassination was more complicated than anyone ever knew. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ ...
May 06, 2025•47 min•Ep. 53
Crime House has a new original show, “Clues.” Every Wednesday, join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. Search “Clues podcast” now and follow our new show on Apple and Spotify! Don’t Miss out on all things Clues! YouTube: @CluesPod | @...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 25 min
In 1974, 28-year-old Karen Silkwood was on her way to meet with a New York Times reporter. She planned to blow the whistle on the numerous safety issues at the nuclear power plant where she worked. But before she could get there, Karen was killed in a violent car crash. Her friends and co-workers couldn’t help but wonder: was Karen murdered to stop her from sharing the truth? Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on all social media, @crimehouse To learn more ...
Apr 29, 2025•50 min•Ep. 52
When 26-year-old Karen Silkwood first started working at a nuclear power plant in Oklahoma in 1972, she was thrilled to be fulfilling her passion for science. But before long, she realized just how risky her job was — and she wanted the world to know the truth. She had no idea that in doing so, she would lose her life. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on all social media, @crimehouse To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...
Apr 22, 2025•48 min•Ep. 51
When 27-year-old Jerry Dean and 32-year-old Deborah Thornton were found dead in Houston, Texas in 1983, police desperately searched for their killer. Eventually, they honed in on a suspect with a vendetta against Jerry: his ex-girlfriend’s best friend, 23-year-old Karla Faye Tucker. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on all social media, @crimehouse To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy L...
Apr 15, 2025•42 min•Ep. 50
In 1983, 27-year-old Jerry Dean was newly single and looking for a little fun. When he met 32-year-old Deborah Thornton at a pool party that summer, she seemed to have the same idea. But what should’ve been a simple one-night stand ended in a brutal double murder. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on all social media, @crimehouse To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about you...
Apr 08, 2025•53 min•Ep. 49
After 43-year-old socialite Mary Pinchot Meyer was found dead near a canal in Washington, D.C., investigators narrowed in on a suspect. But after he was acquitted, people wondered: was there something more sinister at play? Was Mary’s death a tragic one-off murder… or a government conspiracy? Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on all social media, @crimehouse To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...
Apr 01, 2025•43 min•Ep. 48
In the early 1960s, Washington, D.C. socialite Mary Pinchot Meyer seemed to have it all: a fabulous home, a successful CIA agent husband, and a close group of friends that included the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. But Mary’s life wasn’t as perfect as it seemed, and after her marriage fell apart, she found comfort in a new lover: the president himself. When Mary was found dead in 1964, the public wondered: did the US government have something to do with her murder? Murder: Tru...
Mar 25, 2025•44 min•Ep. 47
Join us for a special March Madness Murders episode of "Murder: True Crime Stories." In 2003, 21-year-old Patrick Dennehy’s basketball career was tragically cut short when he was found shot dead in Waco, Texas. The ensuing investigation revealed a tragic conspiracy that reached the highest levels of Baylor University. Years later, in 2010, another basketball star lost his life far too soon. That year, 34-year-old retired NBA player Lorenzen Wright was brutally murdered in Memphis, Tennessee. And...
Mar 18, 2025•55 min•Ep. 46
Crime House has a new original show, "Killer Minds." Every Monday and Thursday, dive into the dark, twisted minds of the world's most notorious serial killers and murderers. "Killer Minds" combines gripping true crime storytelling with psychological analysis from a licensed forensic psychologist. Join hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels every Monday and Thursday. Search "Killer Minds" now and follow our new show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min
After Theora Hix was murdered, her paramour Dr. James Snook was quickly identified as the suspect. The ensuing trial became famous for its salacious details, with Theora's personal life put under the microscope. But no matter what Dr. Snook did to try and distract the jury, nothing could stop them from learning the truth. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on TikTok and Instagram @crimehouse. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...
Mar 11, 2025•35 min•Ep. 45
Theora Hix wasn't the type of woman to take no for an answer. Besides wanting to become a doctor in the 1920s, when there were few female physicians, she also began an affair with her older boss, Dr. James Snook. But that same devil-may-care attitude may have led to her undoing. Theora was murdered in June, 1929... and many believed her lover was also her killer. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on TikTok and Instagram @crimehouse To learn more about list...
Mar 04, 2025•40 min•Ep. 44
In 1955, Ruth Ellis murdered David Blakely in a crime of passion that dominated British headlines. The dramatic trial that followed shocked the public and changed the UK's justice system forever. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on TikTok and Instagram @crimehouse To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2025•38 min•Ep. 43
In 1953, 27-year-old nightclub hostess Ruth Ellis began a tempestuous romance with 24-year-old race car driver David Blakely. Two years later, their passionate but toxic relationship set the stage for one of the UK’s most infamous crimes of passion. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on TikTok and Instagram @crimehouse To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices...
Feb 18, 2025•43 min•Ep. 42
Crime House has a new original show, Crime House: True Crime Stories, Every Monday, take a deep dive into some of the world’s most notorious true crime cases from that week in history, all connected by a captivating theme – infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Join host Vanessa Richardson every Monday. Search “Crime House: True Crime Stories” now and follow our new show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacy...
Feb 12, 2025•54 min
After 22-year-old Betsy Aardsma was murdered in Penn State’s Pattee Library in 1969, the police scoured the campus for her killer. After interviewing multiple suspects without any luck, the police closed her case. But decades later, two Reddit detectives believe they know who got away with Betsy’s murder. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.auda...
Feb 11, 2025•39 min•Ep. 41
In 1969, 22-year-old Betsy Aardsma was studying at the library when she got up to find a book. Minutes later, Betsy was found stabbed to death — and her killer was still on the loose. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 04, 2025•39 min•Ep. 40
When serial killer John George Haigh killed Olive Durand-Deacon in 1949, he thought nobody would notice. But his sixth murder victim turned out to be his last. Thanks to Olive’s many friends, his killing spree finally came to an end. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://...
Jan 28, 2025•33 min•Ep. 39
In the mid-20th century, serial killer John George Haigh charmed his way into the lives of wealthy people across England -- then murdered them in cold blood, dissolved their bodies in acid, and forged his way into their assets. When he met 69-year-old Olive Durand-Deacon, John thought he'd found another perfect victim. But she would prove to be his undoing. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original. For more, follow us on Tiktok and Instagram @crimehouse To learn more about listener d...
Jan 21, 2025•40 min•Ep. 38
Join us for the second of two special episodes on the murder of Laci Peterson, featuring Dr. Tristin Engels of the Crime House Original "Mind of a Serial Killer." As the investigation into Laci Peterson's disappearance turned into a homicide case, detectives zeroed in on the likeliest suspect -- her husband, Scott. But was he a murderer like so many believed, or was there more to the story? Listen as Carter takes you through the haunting narrative, and Dr. Engels provides expert analysis into th...
Jan 14, 2025•59 min•Ep. 37
Join us for the first of two special episodes on the murder of Laci Peterson, featuring Dr. Tristin Engels of the Crime House Original Podcast Mind of a Serial Killer. The murder of Laci Peterson is one of the most sensational stories of the 21st century. As Carter takes you through Scott and Laci Petersons' marriage and Laci's chilling disappearance, Dr. Engels offers expert analysis into the psychology of all involved with one of the world's most infamous murder cases. Murder: True Crime Stori...
Jan 07, 2025•55 min•Ep. 36
