Hosted and executive produced by Attorney and Law&Crime anchor Jesse Weber, Prime Crime puts a spotlight on infamously controversial stories that have shocked investigators and the public alike. Jesse Weber takes a deep dive into the most high-profile and shocking criminal cases that have garnered national attention.
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A Maryland mother’s co-workers became concerned when she didn’t show up for work on May 2, 2001. Police searched Leslie Preer’s home, which had traces of blood everywhere, and found her dead in the shower of her upstairs bathroom. Detectives investigated her family, friends and anyone else who was in regular contact with Leslie and found no clear suspect. Two decades later, investigators reopened the case and used advances in genetic genealogy to identify a suspect in a familial DNA database. Fi...
A 16-year-old girl called 911 in a panic after finding her father motionless in the backyard of their California home. First responders rushed to the scene and found Fabio Sementilli dead, suffering from multiple stab wounds. Investigators determined a suspect ambushed Sementilli, stole his Porsche, and fled the Woodland Hills neighborhood. Sementilli was a prominent figure in the beauty industry, known as a “legend” for his work as a hairstylist with many high-profile clients. Find out what hap...
Sixteen-year-old Iyana Sawyer went missing after she left her Florida high school in 2018. Authorities immediately initiated an all-out for Sawyer, who was pregnant at the time, but never found her body. What investigators uncovered was much more sinister. Find out what happened to Iyana Sawyer on this true crime documentary episode of "Prime Crime with Jesse Weber." If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without h...
A Florida man frantically called 911 after returning to his Florida home to find his wife bleeding out in their master bathroom. David Tronnes told police the mother of his child, Shanti Cooper-Tronnes, was unresponsive in the water-filled tub. When officers arrived minutes later, Shanti’s body appeared to be completely dry. When detectives started investigating the crime, they uncovered details about Tronnes' secret life behind closed doors. Find out what happened to Shanti in this true-crime d...
The mother of Breasia Terrell panicked when her daughter was nowhere to be found after spending the night at her "stepdad's" home in 2021. The 10-year-old went missing in the middle of the night after spending the evening playing video games with her half-brother. This episode of "Prime Crime with Jesse Weber" dives deep into the disappearance of Breasia Terrell. If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without havin...
From a popular YouTube family vlogger to a convicted child abuser, the shocking story of Ruby Franke has captivated the nation. From influencer to inmate, the YouTube mom has hit rock bottom behind bars alongside her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt. This episode of “Prime Crime with Jesse Weber” Follow Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber Get 50% off of confidential background reports at https://www.truthfinder.com/lcprimecrime If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check ou...
Eleven-year-old Gannon Stauch was left at home with his stepmom when his dad left for deployment in the National Guard. Days later, Al Stauch received traumatic news that his son had vanished. Find out what happened to Gannon on this episode of “Prime Crime with Jesse Weber.” If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To start your claim, visit: https://www.forthepeople.com/PrimeCrim...
Nicole VanderHeyden was a loving mother and devoted teacher — her friends said that her smile would light up any room. But one night, in May 2016, Nicole's wonderful life in Green Bay, Wisconsin was cut short. This episode of "Prime Crime with Jesse Weber" dives deep into the case of the young mom and her deadly night out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daniel Brophy was an extraordinary chef who dedicated his life to his craft, teaching at a culinary school in a tranquil suburb of Portland, Oregon. His passion for cooking extended beyond the classroom, as he raised chickens and turkeys in his backyard and grew his own vegetables to create unique, gourmet dishes. Brophy's love for food and his commitment to sharing his knowledge with others made him a beloved figure in the community. Tragically, on June 2, 2018, Daniel Brophy's life was cut sho...
In January 2019, police in Orlando, Florida were called to a horrific crime scene — the bloody home of Michael Redlick, a University of Central Florida executive. They found Michael's lifeless body covered in blood alongside a grisly kitchen knife used in the attack. This disturbing case took an even more twisted turn when investigators immediately zeroed in on the prime suspect: Michael's own stepdaughter-turned-wife, Danielle Redlick. Find out what happened to Michael Redlick on this episode o...
In May 2021, the affluent community of St. Johns, Florida was rocked by the death of 13-year-old cheerleader Tristyn Bailey. The young teen was reported missing by her family, setting off a frantic search. Tragically, Tristyn's body was found just hours later in a shocking condition - she had been stabbed a staggering 114 times. Find out what happened to Tristyn Bailey on this episode of Prime Crime with Jesse Weber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Violence. Retaliation. Disappearances. The Navajo Nation is 27,000 square miles of remote terrain with just over 200 tribal police officers. This season on Stolen, Connie Walker’s investigation into the cases of two missing women leads her on a search for justice in a place where people say you can get away with murder. To listen to the entire season, search for “Stolen” on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Elizabeth Short’s gruesome murder is the LAPD’s most infamous unsolved case. But there’s one person who thinks he’s cracked it — the alleged killer’s own son. Today, we reopen the case against George Hodel, a certified genius and once-celebrated doctor who rubbed elbows with noted surrealists… and had a vile history of abuse and terror, even against his own family. This episode originally aired August 2022 - to hear more of Vanessa and Carter check out Serial Killers and Conspiracy Theories . Le...
In 1940s Hollywood, a 22-year-old aspiring actress is found mutilated and drained of blood. Her body is posed, and her mouth has been carved into a permanent smile. The investigation takes police into the hidden sides of the city — illicit romances and gang-related crimes. But when another mutilated body is found weeks later, the hunt is on for a possible serial killer. This is a crossover series with Unsolved Murders, looking at the murder of Elizabeth Short and other unsolved cases surrounding...
After the death of Irene Garza in a small Texas town, a massive cover-up ensued, headed by one of the most powerful institutions in the world.This episode originally aired in March 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the evening of April 16, 1960, Irene Garza went to church in the peaceful town of McAllen, Texas but never came home. Less than a week later, her body was found in a canal. Residents were terrified. Had a predator come to town to prey on them, or was one of their own a murderer? This episode originally aired in March 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 2011, 17-year-old Tyler Hadley threw a wild house party in Port St. Lucie, Florida. What his guests didn’t know was that on the other side of a locked door, dead bodies lay hidden. A jarring confession ignited a race against time to end the revelry for good. This episode originally aired in August 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After the massacre of the Clutter Family on November 15th, 1959, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation began an intensive probe into the crime. Their search for the killers would result in one of the greatest true crime stories of all time. This episode originally aired in June 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On November 15th, 1959, the small town of Holcomb, Kansas experienced one of the most gruesome crimes imaginable. Four members of the Clutter Family had been gunned down in their own home—but nobody knew why. This episode originally aired in June 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Like many serial killers, Maury Travis became over-confident. In the summer of 2002, after reading a story in the newspaper about one of his victims, he mailed a letter to the local newspaper offering them information on the location of another. He was careful not to leave any fingerprints or DNA evidence before mailing it, so how did they track him down? This episode originally aired on Serial Killers in July 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
There was no evidence in Maury Travis’ childhood of arson or animal abuse, often seen as early warning signs for serial killers. And he didn’t appear to have been a victim of abuse from either of his parents. So what made this seemingly normal kid turn into a man who would rape, torture and murder as many as twenty women? This episode originally aired on Serial Killers in July 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
By the 1980s, Ted Kaczynski had set off several bombs, causing only minor injuries — but for him, it wasn’t enough. What had started as a plot for revenge grew into an unrelenting need to change the world. To do that, he needed to kill. The reign of the Unabomber had begun. This episode originally aired on Serial Killers in April 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spotting his genius at a young age, Ted Kaczynski’s parents pushed their son to academic excellence — but Ted never found a true home in the hallowed halls of academia. Instead, by 1969, he was a former math professor with a festering hatred for the modern world. This episode originally aired on Serial Killers in April 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 1980s Sacramento, the disappearance of Burt Montoya led police to investigate a boarding house run by the outwardly kind Dorothea Puente. What they uncovered was a sinister history of scams, medical impersonation, and ultimately, a garden filled with the bodies of her vulnerable tenants. The episode details Puente's deceptive past, her multiple convictions, a nationwide manhunt, and the eventual discovery of nine victims, all while she continued to collect their social security benefits. The case concludes with her trial and conviction, leaving a dark legacy on the historic F Street home.
When two young girls are found dead in Brighton, England, a local man does everything he can to avoid suspicion. Four years later, a young girl stumbles naked out of the woods north of Brighton, and police have to ask: Is history repeating itself? And if they can’t secure a conviction, will their prime suspect walk free… again? This episode originally aired on Cold Cases in December 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
23-year-old Jack Graham unravels as the FBI uncovers his deadly vendetta against Daisie King, who was a passenger on Flight 629—and Jack’s own mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the mid-1950s, a plane bound for Seattle from Denver exploded mid-flight. 44 people were killed. When investigators began analyzing the wreckage, they couldn’t help noticing a distinctive smell: gunpowder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Around Christmas 1989, a series of pipe bombs sent through the mail killed two of its intended targets: Judge Robert Vance and attorney Robbie Robinson. Federal investigators set out to capture a serial bomber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 1983 brutal, racially motivated murder of Timothy Coggins in Griffin, Georgia, went unsolved for 33 years, partly due to suspected KKK influence within local law enforcement. A new investigation, led by a dedicated agent and sheriff, relied on overlooked confessions and innovative forensic efforts to finally bring the perpetrators, Frankie Gebhardt and Bill Moore, to trial. The episode details the challenges of prosecuting a decades-old hate crime with limited physical evidence, ultimately delivering a form of justice while reflecting on the town's persistent racial divisions.
