September 2014, Bell, Florida (why is it always Florida?) A lifetime of wrong choices, a decade old tragedy haunting their every moment, and a system that failed the Spirit's at every turn came to a haunting end when Don Spirit calls 911 to report a horrific murder he had just committed.
The murder of Kitty Genovese is one of the most infamous murders in United States history. Psych 101 students everywhere learn about Bystander Syndrome using her murder as an example. It is often the most infamous cases that go misunderstood, and this story is no exception. We discuss just how wrong the media got it, and the truth behind what really happened on the night Kitty Genovese was brutally killed.
WARNING: Sexual abuse of children and incest. Part 2 of this horrific case we pick up where we left off in Part 1 documenting the conditions Elisabeth Fritzl was forced to survive in for over two decades. From the mind of a disturbed man came the basement chambers that held Elisabeth and her children captive for 24 years. This story truly illustrates new depths of depravity that only monsters are capable of.
Austria, 1984. Josef and Rosemarie Fritzl call the police to report their 18 year old daughter, Elisabeth, missing. Elisabeth would not reappear for 24 years. As it would be revealed, she was being held captive below the family apartment the entire time. In part one, Kat goes into the background of Josef's childhood and the day Elisabeth disappeared to set the scene for the details of her imprisonment.
One Sunday in September 2006, the Contreras’ return to their home after a weekend away. Expecting to be greeted by their niece, Cassie Jo, who had been house and pet-sitting for them, the family made their way inside. The horrifying screams of their daughter as she found the brutal scene inside the home began a nightmare of piecing together exactly what happened to Cassie during that awful weekend.
The NYPD may have made a mistake employing this guy... This week we discuss the very oddly specific fetish of Gilberto, who has since been dubbed the Cannibal Cop. He happens to be an online buddy of the individual we discussed in our previous episode, so you can imagine what kind of disturbing fantasies Gil is into. His wife's intuition made her take drastic measures that completely changed the trajectory of both of their lives. Do you think he's guilty, or did the appellate court make the righ...
*This episode briefly discusses child pornography* The Dark Web is a mysterious place where the most twisted minds go to find content that speaks to their darkest desires and curiosities. In the next two episodes, we scratch the surface of one of the corners of the Dark Web with the tale of two men with their own stories who both drew the attention of the FBI. We begin with the Canterbury Cannibal and his disgusting ideas of what he considers "interesting as a food source"....
Some people are dealt a tough hand at life. Some people can make do and rise above it, but often people cannot and need support, resources, and the system to step in. What happens when the system fails people? Some are left vulnerable, alone, and make easy targets. Others, with no one watching or caring, see the targets and become the predators. This week's story is one where the system failed all involved parties, leaving two very different ends of the spectrum to come crashing together.
22 year old Savannah Spurlock was a vivacious and spunky mother of four in January of 2019. Taking advantage of an opportunity for a night out, she and a friend went to a bar to let loose and enjoy themselves. Unfortunately, Savannah's last moments are caught on a surveillance camera as she leaves with 3 men she had met that night. Endless searches came up as dead ends time and time again in the months following her disappearance. Police honed in on a suspect and unfortunately her remains were f...
WARNING: This episode involves discussion of the mutilation and murder of an infant. Dena had a rough medical history growing up that did not get easier as she grew to adulthood. When Dena and her husband found a support system in the form of a new church, they devoted themselves fully to the teachings of the leader of the church; they just happened to be very opinionated concerning the role of modern medicine in their devotions. Mainly, that it was witchcraft and prayer was the true path toward...
A man of many names and many stories can be intriguing but when those names and stories end up painting a picture as dark and disturbed as this, we have to keep each other safe. This episode details the alleged and convicted crimes of one man who poses a threat to anyone who crosses his path. Be safe out there, and take care of each other, because this guy isn't messing around. Link to Kira and James' timeline: https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/kira-moon-pct...
We had a chance to speak with Karen's oldest daughter Karlee to discuss theories, case facts, and her experience with losing her mother and everything that followed. Due to some sensitive information Karlee shared during our interview, some details have been edited out in order to avoid jeopardizing the investigation.
Another cold case. Another family without answers. In January of 2007, a 37 year old mother of three, Karen Bodine, is found murdered on the side of road. From botched police work to negative press coverage, Karen's case didn't get the attention it deserved at the time. We hope we can shed more light on this case to solve it for Karen's family to give them answers and closure, and end the nightmare they live every day. http://www.karenbodine.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeForMyMom.Karen...
From 2004 to 2011, the female population of Halifax, Nova Scotia was terrorized by an unknown male who would enter into their homes in the late hours of the night to watch them sleep. What began with doorway lurking progressed to physical touch and eventually voyeuristic photographs and videos of women. While the reports have ceased in the years since one man's conviction and relocation from the area, ultimately there has been no official conviction in this case. However, the jury is most defini...
Sam Moyer, daughter of Nancy Moyer, discusses the investigation, facts of the case, and theories surrounding her mother's disappearance. If you have any information about Nancy, please contact the Thurston County Sheriff's Office at 360-786-5500
On a Friday night in 2009, mother-of-two Nancy Moyer vanished from her home in the small town of Tenino, Washington. Over 12 years later we are still left with the question, where is Nancy Moyer? GoFundMe organized by Sam Moyer: https://gofund.me/eca50cb9 Know something that might be important help solve the case? Call Detective Hamilton: 360-786-5500 Reward of up to $30,000 for information that leads us to Nancy and the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for her disappearance. C...
This week we have one of the most heinous and gruesome murders seen in Phoenix, AZ. The details of the murder are shocking enough on their own, but the interviews with the murderer elevate this crime to a whole new level.
A Twisted Twist: A woman relentlessly stalked by her husbands ex. As the evidence piles up, how long does it take for one woman's lies and relentless harassment to knock down an innocent's life?
This case is a the embodiment of the phrase, "Nothing is as it seems." What at first appeared to be a straightforward abduction quickly turns messy as investigators look into the disappearance of 23 year old Phoenix Coldon. Years after her disappearance, new evidence surfaces that completely changes everything.
In this week's conclusion of our discussion of the murder of 14 year old Ana Kriegel, Kat covers the investigation of both Boy A and B and the trial that followed. Another warning that this case involves brutality against a minor.
This episode Kat discusses the absolutely horrible and brutal murder of a fourteen year old girl in Ireland. What makes this even more tragic is the convicted killers were only 13 years old at the time of this unimaginable crime. Warning: this case is hard to listen to.
When Heather disappeared in December of 2013 police very quickly found their prime suspects. As many of us are aware, getting from an arrest to a conviction is a long road and doesn't always follow the most straightforward path. For part two, we discuss the arrest of Sidney and Tammy Moorer and their respective trials.
Disappearances are difficult due to the uncertainty for friends and loved ones left behind. In the case of Heather Elvis, there are some additional factors that haunt the family. In part one we discuss the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and the beginning of the investigation.
Kat brings you the story of a family meeting gone horribly wrong. A Texas mother wanting to inflict the most pain possible on her soon to be ex-husband succeeds in the worst way possible.
In this second half of our coverage of the murder of Robert Wone we discuss the strange and contradictory interviews Victor and Joseph did with police the night of the incident as well as possible theories about the true events of that night. You may think you know the story, but we guarantee you'll be shocked at the information we found.
The murder of Robert Wone is one that should have been relatively easy to secure a conviction yet somehow still remains unsolved years later. In part one we discuss the main characters involved, the events of the night, and the 911 call.
In 1995, two good samaritans stopped to investigate an abandoned building that appeared to be on fire. Upon entering the building to attempt to extinguish the fire, they found the body of a woman, wrapped in a rug, abandoned on the floor. Police had one suspect in mind but with no physical evidence tying him to the crime, they couldn't make an arrest. Fourteen years later, the cold case had a major breakthrough that brought the killer to justice.
This week Crystal details the physical and emotional abuse the Wesson family suffered at the hands of Marcus as well as the events of the massacre on March 12, 2004. This awful tragedy was, and continues to be, the worst mass killing in Fresno's history.
In March of 2004, Fresno, CA police responded to an apparent custody issue. They had no idea what seemed to be a completely routine call would turn into Fresno's worst mass killing. Join us as we set the stage for the years leading up to that fateful day in this first part of this absolutely insane and heartbreaking story.
No regular episode this week! Crystal checking in to give a quick show update in the meantime.
