In May 2022, 27-year-old Travis Ray Thompson was caring for his ex-girlfriend’s two-year-old daughter, Jacklyn Schwingel, when he called to say something was wrong. Minutes later, Jacklyn was found unresponsive — her spine severed and body showing signs of brutal force. Emma Kenny examines how anger, control, and heartbreak turned deadly in this harrowing case.
She was a teacher, a mentor, a trusted figure — until her dark secret was revealed. Sandy Carazas-Pinez used her position to groom and exploit a vulnerable 16-year-old student, shattering every boundary of trust and authority. In this case, I explore how manipulation, obsession, and abuse of power can hide in plain sight — and the devastating consequences that follow.
A mother and father on the run. A baby no one could find. What really happened when Constance Marten vanished — and why did it end in tragedy?
Paul Longworth and Albert Alfonso welcomed a man into their home — and paid the ultimate price. What began as an act of kindness ended in a nightmare. When neighbours noticed something strange, police were called, and what they found defied belief: two men murdered, dismembered, and disposed of in suitcases.
She thought a stranger was tormenting her online. The messages were cruel, relentless… and terrifying. But when police uncovered the truth, they discovered the bully lived under the same roof — her own mother.
When Tiffany Morrison vanished, her husband’s story didn’t add up. What investigators uncovered behind their home would expose a chilling truth about control, obsession, and a secret buried in plain sight.
Parents thought their babies were safe… until hidden CCTV revealed the horrific truth. Roksana Lecka, a trusted nursery worker, was caught on camera pinching, scratching, and kicking the very children she was meant to protect. How did no one notice sooner — and how many victims were there?
She was a trusted teacher, but behind the classroom door she hid a secret that would shock an entire community. When Laura Whitehurst’s double life was exposed, it revealed manipulation, betrayal, and a crime that raised serious questions about justice. This is the case of the teacher who crossed every line.
Nicholas Kassotis claimed he wasn’t “great with blood.” Yet behind closed doors, his wife was brutally murdered and dismembered. What really happened in their home — and how did investigators unravel his chilling excuses?
Amy Pugh claimed her husband had “unalived himself” — but investigators soon uncovered a chilling truth. Behind closed doors, what looked like tragedy was really cold-blooded murder.
This is the case of Alicia Debolt. A young cheerleader who was brutally murdered by a much older man named Adam Longoria. Em x
In Arizona, 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste suffered unimaginable abuse—bruises, burns, missing toenails—before her life was brutally cut short. Despite years of school reports, authorities failed to act. Now, her father and his girlfriend face murder charges, and a community demands justice for the little girl whose cries were ignored.
Tayten (14) and Robert Baker (12) were brutally murdered in their own beds by a man they should have been able to trust — their aunt’s boyfriend, Mark Wilson Jr. Armed with a hammer and a knife, he carried out a cold-blooded attack as the brothers slept, leaving behind one of the most shocking and senseless crimes Florida has ever seen.
Debra Lafave was a teacher who went on to have a relationship with a 14 year old.
Peter Manfredonia was a 23-year-old college student who turned into a machete-wielding killer, leaving a trail of blood and terror across several states. In just six days he butchered a kind stranger, left another man fighting for his life, murdered a friend, kidnapped a young woman, and sparked a massive multi-state manhunt before finally being caught. This is the disturbing case of Peter Manfredonia — the student who became a monster.
Nicholas Rossi’s story is just bizarre. A convicted s*x offender who faked his own death before running off from the United States, Rossi re-emerged in Scotland under a new identity, claiming to be an entirely different man. In today’s case, I’ll take you through how he got caught due to some very determined people who were literally like dogs to a bone. Em x
Imagine your horror to learn that the woman you entrusted to be your babysitter was arrested for being an Abu*er of children. Brittney Lyon also allowed her boyfriend Samuel Cabrera to visit while she was babysitting to get involved and in fact become her partner in these horrific acts. Watch this episode to find out what happens to these two demons. Em x
This episode is a slightly older one ( I say older but its 2012-2013) Skylar Annette Neese disappeared from her home in July 2012 after getting home form work and apparently going out with friends. She never came home. Authorities firstly thought Skylar was just a runaway. But she wasn't. I will break down the twisted story of what happens and you will see that friends sometimes are not the friends you think they are . Thanks for all your support on my channel. If you could hit the like button a...
She called herself BAdd Barbie on her Instagram and had quite a large following on her social media. Kelsey Turner was also a playboy model and appeared in many of the top mens magazines. Why then did she go on to murder psychiatrist, Dr. Thomas Burchard.? Join me in the latest True crime episode I break down this story that unfolded near Las Vegas. Em x
I only introduced my now Husband to my two young sons when I knew he was a good guy. They were and are (aswell as my two girls ) my main priority in life and never would I let anyone hurt them. This isn’t what I can say for the mother of Jeremiah Valencia. She let the monster Thomas Ferguson into her home and alongside Ferguson son ‘Jordan’ did the unspeakable things to Jeremiah. This is another straight up case full of horrific humans. Huge thanks once again for all your support on my channel. ...
Where do I start with this case? Probably at the part where I say it is one of the most horrific cases I have had to cover. The case of Emmaleigh Barringer is one that will stay with me forever. Benjamin Taylor is without a doubt hellbound for what he has done. I cannot put into words how demonic this so called excuse for a human is. Let me know your thoughts in the comments as usual. Em x
You've got fame, money, good looks and the world at you feet. You star in a hit reality TV show and run a very successful YouTube channel. Why then do you lose your mind and beat an innocent girl to death. In 2020 Gigolo star Ash Armand brutally murdered Herleen Dulai by beating and strangling her. Join me in my latest true crime episode where I share my thoughts on this case. Don't forget to like and share my videos. Em x
I know I cover a lot of cases where children are hurt and killed. The sis a subject case to my heart and I feel the monster who do these crimes need to be known. The tragic murder of Riley Ann Sawyers AKA Baby Grace is a case that will shock and upset the most hardened true crime fan. Kimberly Dawn Trenor is the mother in this case. She married a master called Clyde Zeigler Jr. and what unfolded is just horrific. Em x
When you have children we all should feel that level of selflessness. The knowledge that you would die for them at the drop of a hat. The exact same thing applies when you become a grand parent. They're are an extension of you. This isn't the case in this episode. Ethan Ives-Griffiths was a gorgeous little boy who his while life ahead of him. His Grandparents had other ideas. Micheal and Kerry Ives were supposed to be protectors of Ethan as Grandparents. Instead, they were his killers. To make t...
Being a mum to 4 children, I genuinely cannot fathom hurting a single hair on their heads. This case that unfolded in Bullitt county , Kentucky is one of terror and sadness. Tiffanie Lucas shot and killed her little boys. Let me take you through the story so you can make your own mind up at the end on what happened to make this mum murder her beautiful little boys. Let me know what you think in the comments .Em x
You get invited for dinner at your relatives house. what you don’t expect though is to be poisoned ! This is exactly what happened in Leongatha, Australia in 2023x Erin Patterson has eventually become known as the mushroom killer due to lacing her beef wellingtons with death cap mushrooms !
Yes, you read the title correct. Robin Howington told police the her daughter had been shot by a random stranger and then she blamed her 2 year old son. You can guess how this case unfolded, so join me where I break it down and go through everything that you will need to know about this tragic story. Huge thanks for all your wonderful support on my channel . Em x
Imagine just sitting in your garage with your wife chilling out , watching the world go by , having a glass of wine and then a monster appears. A young man with data in his eyes attacks you for no reason. This is what happened Michelle Mishcon Stevens and John Stevens III. Austin Harrouff is a name we will remember for many things. One of those things is the way he bit the flesh from his victims. This case will shock you to the core. Em x
Joshlin Smith is still missing. A beautiful little girl from South Africa who just vanished off the face of the earth. They are still searching for her but my guess is she will never be found. Her mother Kelly" Smith and her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis both know exactly what happened. Thanks for supporting my channel and again, this is another case which makes you realise we walk amongst monsters. Em x
Angela McAcnulty was a child who experienced her mother getting murdered when she was a child. She went on to become a mother to various children who were mostly taken off her by authorities over time. She met Richard McAnutly and had another daughter called Jeanette Maples who became a child of abuse. This horrific story will not only shock you but make you remember Jeanette Maples's name for a long time. Em x
