Send us a text When 15-year-old Rachel Barber disappears, her parents know right away something is wrong, even though the police think she ran away. No one could possibly expect that Rachel's former babysitter Caroline Reed Robertson had lured Rachel into her web. Jealous of Rachel's looks, bubbly personality, and talent as a dancer, Caroline wanted to transform into her. How far would she go to trap the object of her obsession? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod Episode Source List: ht...
Apr 15, 2021•50 min•Ep. 36
Send us a text Bad Acts is your destination for twisted true crime tales of dark deeds and despicable people.
Apr 13, 2021•51 sec
Send us a text In July 2015, Cheyanne Jessie finally had the life she wanted - almost. Unfortunately, parenting her 6-year-old daughter Meredith proved difficult, and her boyfriend wanted out. After giving her daughter to her father Mark, both Meredith and Mark disappeared. At first everyone believed they went on vacation, but did they? Or did Cheyanne resort to deadly measures to get the life she wanted? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod Episode Source List: https://www.jacksonville.c...
Apr 08, 2021•58 min•Ep. 35
Send us a text A family massacre, murder-suicide, and conspiracy-minded couple seized headlines in January 2021. Raymond Childs, III allegedly shot his parents and siblings because his dad wouldn't let him sleepover at his girlfriend's house. A former doctor took a random medical center hostage and shot one of the doctors before turning the gun on himself. And a rebellious couple celebrated their Vegas wedding with a crime spree. Check out these stories from our January 2021 Current Events episo...
Apr 01, 2021•31 min•Ep. 34
Send us a text When police respond to a kidnapping, they're shocked to find a life-sized doll dressed in the clothes the missing baby was supposed to be wearing. Over the next few days, they unravel the horrific fate of 21-month-old Hazana Anderson. Why was her mother pushing around a doll in her daughter's stroller? Where was Hazana? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod Episode Source List: https://theeagle.com/news/local/bryan-woman-sentenced-in-connection-to-daughters-death/article_42d...
Mar 25, 2021•25 min•Ep. 33
Send us a text After Ronald DeFeo, Jr. killed his entire family on November 13, 1974, he claimed demons made him do it. Thirteen months later, the Lutz family moved into the Amityville House. In the days that followed, they faced a terror that inspired a bestselling novel and movie franchise. But did the haunting really happen? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod Episode Source List: https://www.biography.com/news/the-real-amityville-horror-facts https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/ro...
Mar 22, 2021•44 min•Ep. 32
Send us a text Sisters Lillie and Yleen Kennedy were living together in a historic bungalow in the Heights neighborhood of Houston when an intruder stole their lives. The killer shot one sister, then raped, tortured, and killed the other. Despite a slew of initial suspects, police struggled to get their man. Fortunately, the killer couldn't hide forever. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod Episode Source List: Rumors Lies and Murders . On the Case with Paula Zahn. S 18 Ep 4. 2019. https:...
Mar 18, 2021•41 min•Ep. 31
Send us a text On November 13, 1974, murder left a stain on Amityville, NY, that local residents will never wash off. They’ll be haunted - both figuratively and literally - by the DeFeo family massacre forever. You've probably heard about the Amityville Horror and may have watched one of the many movies based on the tale. But there's a very real murder at the root of the story. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod Episode Source List: https://www.biography.com/news/the-real-amityville-hor...
Mar 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 30
Send us a text In July 1995, Elyse Pahler’s friends killed her in a Satanic ritual sacrifice to help their death metal band get famous. The teens were obsessed with the band Slayer and shaped their worldview around the band's song lyrics. Pahler’s bloody death rocked her community and led to one of the most notable lawsuits in music history. Elyse's murder also inspired the 2009 movie Jennifer's Body . Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod Episode Source List: https://www.sanluisobispo.com...
Mar 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 29
Send us a text On March 3, 2021, three women crossed the Texas border into Mexico to visit an eye doctor. Perla Ercia, Blasa Palomo, and Lupita Palomo haven't been seen since. The FBI believes the women may have been kidnapped, possibly by a cartel. Can you help find them? Episode Source List: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/texas/women-likely-kidnapped-in-mexico/273-b23d662e-507f-41e2-8b95-dcab51585506 https://www.ktsa.com/fbi-believes-3-texas-women-were-kidnapped-in-mexico/ https://f1m...
Mar 10, 2021•12 min•Ep. 28
Send us a text In a story that's become all too common, 32-year-old Jenny Webb is excitedly waiting to welcome her baby boy Braxton into the world in just a few weeks. It's August 2011, and she plans to raise him alone. However, she never returns from a meeting with the baby's father to iron out details about the role he wants to take in the baby's life. When police find her body in an apparent suicide, secrets start spilling, and they soon realize they have a snake in their midst. Episode Sourc...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 27
Send us a text Four family members go to bed in their farmhouse on Halloween Eve. The next day, 16-year-old Devon finds his family's bodies and thinks it must be a Halloween prank. Soon, he realizes a monster came to the family home that night, and it's one he knows all too well. Episode Source List: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ohio-triple-murder-teen-thought-it-was-halloween-prank/ https://www.portclintonnewsherald.com/story/news/local/2015/04/07/man-killed-family-found-dead-prison-cell/254204...
Feb 25, 2021•43 min•Ep. 26
Send us a text In January 2007, Channon Christian and Chris Newsom were out on a date when they met up with a group of predators. After a night of unspeakable terrors, the city of Knoxville would never be the same again. Although the crime happened almost 14 years ago, the court cases have continued, and new evidence/testimony has changed the narrative about what happened that fateful night. *With 2019-2020 case updates* Episode Source List: https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/boyd-trial/the...
Feb 18, 2021•36 min•Ep. 25
Send us a text Amy Scott says she loves babies, but three babies died in her care over an 8-month period. Despite police suspicions, it looked like she'd get away with murder. She even went on to open a day care facility. But a murder charge won't just go away, and a team of detectives was on her trail. Episode Source List: https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/news/baby-sitter-gets-life-for-3-murders/article_8672dfa8-4caf-5e26-b115-9c210b3bca67.html https://www.eastvalleytribune.com/news/article_66...
Feb 11, 2021•35 min•Ep. 24
Send us a text When Britany Barron met Jonathan Amerault at work, she couldn't resist such a great catch, despite being married. In September 2020, police discovered Jonathan's headless body near an illegal campsite, where a brutalized Britany waited for her husband to return. Once they got to the station, Britany told police a story worthy of a horror movie. Episode Source List: https://www.doj.nh.gov/news/2020/20200925-barron-arrests.htm https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/trending/new-hampshire...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 23
Send us a text On September 14, 2015, Nicola Cross put her children to bed and prepared to spend a night home alone while her husband was away on business. When a strange man began banging on her door, she called the police for help. Later than night, Nicola's husband was listening on the phone when the man returned to fulfil his intentions. Episode Source List: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/dec/16/man-pleads-guilty-to-killing-woman-while-her-husband-listened-on-phone https://www.bbc....
Jan 28, 2021•35 min•Ep. 22
Send us a text 5-year-old Dominic Elkins and 17-year-old Cody Metzker-Madsen both faced unimaginable hardship and pain in their short lives. Both boys got a fresh start in the same foster home, becoming instant brothers. But unfortunately, one of them had to die. Episode Source List: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2014/11/07/cody-metzker-madsen-first-degree-murder-not-guilty-insanity/18645809/ https://omaha.com/news/crime/testimony-in-foster-brothers-death-suggests...
Jan 21, 2021•40 min•Ep. 21
Send us a text Bad Acts host Danielle Blinka joins longtime friend Nick Pinelli of Nick Minus Nnamdi for an exciting blend of both podcasts. It's a show within a show within a show -- and there's a dastardly murder. Find out who killed Lauren and baby Avery, as well as how *not* to plan your own death. Episode Source List: https://oklahoman.com/article/3176863/final-words-of-a-slain-mom-to-be https://obits.oklahoman.com/obituaries/oklahoman/obituary.aspx?n=lauren-jay-barnes&pid=98900390 http...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text At 27-years-old, Christina Nicassio is struggling to get her life back on track with the help of her loving parents. However, Christina's problems are more than the family can handle, and a tragedy waits around the corner. Can a mummy movie make someone kill? Episode Source List: https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/trial-postponed-for-former-pitt-soccer-player-accused-of-murdering-father-during-psychotic-episode/ https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/05/13/christina-nic...
Jan 14, 2021•32 min•Ep. 20
Send us a text Both a woman and a child are missing in Australia in 2010, when a psychic gets hunch. She believes she knows where to find the little girl. Her hunch sets off the unraveling of two cases full of twists and turns -- but little justice. Episode Source List: https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/psychic-searching-for-kiesha-finds-womans-torso-20100812-121kx.html https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/ex-watched-as-former-lover-killed-giggling-drug-supplier-kristi-court-hears-20120622-20sc...
Jan 07, 2021•48 min•Ep. 19
Send us a text A mother takes her baby to England for a better life, but instead he ends up in a "ghost story" when his sister's diabolical boyfriend makes him the target of abuse. The couple posts photos of Santino's injuries online, blaming ghosts in their apartment. While people see the photos, no one reports the abuse to police or a child welfare agency. Episode Source List: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/baby-killer-marek-holub-blamed-ghosts-hurting-child-jailed-20-years-a67046...
Dec 31, 2020•35 min•Ep. 18
Send us a text It's Christmas Eve 2014, but nothing is merry or bright for Stephanie Kilhefner-Klopp. While her children dreamed of sugar plum fairies and listened for sleigh bells, her husband grabbed a knife and then an ax. Episode Source List: https://lancasteronline.com/news/local/paradise-township-man-charged-with-cutting-axing-wife-to-death/article_e5e1e4d2-8ca9-11e4-8fd0-f7625cc3354c.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dustin-lee-klopp_n_6391524?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93...
Dec 24, 2020•28 min•Ep. 17
Send us a text Amy Mullis is unhappy in her marriage, but she's also worried about what her husband will do to her if she tries to leave. Unfortunately, life on the Mullis farm in rural Iowa is about to get very dark, as her husband Todd attempts to get revenge on Amy for cheating on him. Can investigators piece together Todd's plan, or will they believe Amy's murder is an accident? Episode Source List: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amy-mullis-iowa-farmer-corn-rake-murder/ Law & Crime Network...
Dec 17, 2020•55 min•Ep. 16
Send us a text In 2016, 11-year-old Ashlynne Mike accepted a ride from a man in a van, along with her 9-year-old brother. Their kidnapper drove them deep into the desert on the Navajo Nation Reservation. While the siblings are trapped in a nightmare with their abductors, Ashlynne's family struggles to overcome jurisdictional problems that prevent the local authorities from joining the search. Episode Source List: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/suspect-rape-murder-girl-navajo-nation-plead...
Dec 10, 2020•39 min•Ep. 15
Send us a text After spending the night with her boyfriend, 20-year-old Elaine Park calmly got into her car and drove away. However, she'd never be seen or heard from again. Theories about what happened abound, but where is the truth? Episode Source List: The Missing , “Disappearance in Santa Monica Mountains,” S 1 Ep 2 https://www.facebook.com/helpfindelainepark/ https://www.crescentavalleyweekly.com/news/01/31/2019/still-searching-elaine-park/ https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/i...
Dec 07, 2020•41 min•Ep. 14
Send us a text The Todt family appears to be a successful, close-knit family living in a city that borders Disney World. However, their perfect façade is shattered when the father decides his back is against the wall. After weeks of searching for the family, the community would learn that four family members met a gruesome fate. Episode Source List: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2020/01/15/sheriff-man-killed-wife-3-kids-in-celebration-home/ https://people.com/crime/fla-dad-accused-kill...
Dec 03, 2020•46 min•Ep. 13
Send us a text NYC police officer Valerie Cincinelli has two problems: her estranged husband and her boyfriend's teen daughter. Her solution? Hire a hitman. The mess that follows includes relationship drama, a wanna-be mobster, a hitman, an allegedly corrupt cop, and the FBI. Episode Source List: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/19/nyregion/nypd-officer-hitman.html https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/murder-for-hire-nypd-release-1.45323794 https://nypost.com/2020/04/14/ex-cop-valerie-cincin...
Nov 30, 2020•41 min•Ep. 12
Send us a text Jennifer Rothwell's life seems perfect from the outside. She has a great job, a new home, a marriage, and a baby on the way. Unfortunately, her husband wants a new life with his mistress, and Jennifer and their baby no longer fit into his future. Episode Source List: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/jennifer-rothwell-had-researched-what-to-do-if-your-husband-is-upset-you-are-pregnant/article_e7cc10a4-f1ef-528f-ac09-ab230388a1a0.html https://www.stltoday.com/new...
Nov 25, 2020•39 min•Ep. 11
Send us a text A 19-year-old meets a 65-year-old Mexican card reader who offers to help get rid of demons and dark forces that are putting his entire family in danger. At first, the teen accepts the spiritual help, but soon things turn sexual. Unfortunately, the stage is already set for murder. Episode Source List: https://abc13.com/santos-botello-jose-ybarra-leyva-ricardo-posada-jaima-jr/5867551/ https://www.galvnews.com/news/police/free/article_24a0ff22-2403-53bb-8389-284801f1f1d3.html https:/...
Nov 23, 2020•32 min•Ep. 10
Send us a text Studious Maulin Rathod makes a love connection online, but ends up in the grasp of a girl named Jamie Lee Dolheguy, who has dark desires. Unfortunately, he wouldn't recognize danger until it was too late. Episode Source List: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-22/jamie-lee-dolheguy-jailed-dating-app-manslaughter-plenty-of-fish/12801264 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-21/jaimie-lee-dolheguy-sentence-hearing-for-dating-app-manslaughter/12170314 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-...
Nov 20, 2020•32 min•Ep. 9
