Welcome back to this week’s episode of SERIALously! In today’s episode, we are going to discuss a case that’s truly unbelievable. Think about the last time you got an emergency alert for an Amber Alert on your phone. The amount of children that go missing every day in the United States is staggering and often leads to terrible outcomes. But what about the children that are found? What are their lives like when they return home? Does it matter if they've been gone a day? A week? A month? A year? ...
Jul 31, 2023•45 min•Ep. 39
Welcome to our NEW weekly series which will post every Thursday. It’s been a long week, there’s been a lot happening, and in this episode, we’re going to talk about Carlee Russell, Bryan Kohberger’s Alibi, Rex Heuerman Updates, and the Taylor Schabusiness Trial. Oh, and how can I forget that there was a hearing in congress about UFOs that seemed to indicate we are not alone. Your True Crime BFF, Annie Elise All Social Media Links: https://www.flowcode.com/page/annieelise_ About Me: https://annie...
Jul 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 38
Bonus Episode! This is a shorter bonus episode, and there’s not much information yet on this case. It’s a case that is straight out of a horror movie and is so unbelievably horrifying and devastating. On the 13th of July, Milwaukee’s District 3 Police Officers were called in response to distress calls regarding two naked young boys - aged 7 and 9 - roaming South 71st Street, covered in blood, waste, bruises, and red marks. A 911 caller reported seeing a woman forcefully pulling one of the boys b...
Jul 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 37
Welcome back to this week’s episode of SERIALously! In today’s episode, we are going to discuss a case I covered a few weeks ago, Alexee Trevizo, the 19-year-old woman from New Mexico who put her baby in the hospital trash can after claiming she was a virgin. It’s an incredibly heartbreaking case and one that is so hard to wrap your head around. And now, in light of a huge twist in this case, and more details revealed, you know we have to go over this case again and go through police footage tha...
Jul 24, 2023•58 min•Ep. 36
In the true crime world, we talk about a lot of cases that have previously been solved. However, we also cover quite a bit of cases that are current and need more eyes and ears on watch to try and bring closure to families, be a voice for justice, or bring victims home. Recently, a new case took the media by storm. Tons of agencies were involved, and it became the most highly talked about case for a few days. Things weren’t seeming to add up, but many people were trying to give the benefit of th...
Jul 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 35
Bonus Episode! In today’s episode, we are discussing recent breaking news and the shocking arrest of Rex Heuermann. For 13 years, the case of the Long Island serial killer has remained a perplexing and horrifying mystery. It all began when Shannan Gilbert disappeared, leading to the discovery of four other bodies during the subsequent investigation. Police suspected the presence of a serial killer, and this theory gained weight when 7 additional bodies were found close by and under similar circu...
Jul 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 34
Welcome back to this week’s episode of SERIALously! In this episode, we are going to talk about Jennifer Pan, a young woman from Canada, who became infamous for orchestrating a heinous crime that made international news. Growing up under strict and demanding parents, Jennifer felt trapped and suffocated by their high expectations. Desperate to break free, she resorted to deception and manipulation. Jennifer forged report cards, lied about attending university, and maintained a secret relationshi...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 33
Bonus Episode! Special Guest Host Jennifer Coffindaffer joins us to discuss all of the recent happenings in the Idaho Murders Case. Bryan Kohberger was recently granted a stay on his case, temporarily pausing the clock on the countdown for his speedy trial until August 11, 2023. His defense team was granted access to the grand jury transcripts, which they will go through now since they believe there was exculpatory information left out in the proceedings, according to their original motion when ...
Jul 13, 2023•58 min•Ep. 32
The case of financial fraudster and fake German heiress Anna Delvey took the world by storm and even inspired a hit Netflix series. People were captivated by her scheme to secure a 22 million dollar loan to start an art foundation by pretending to have a German trust fund worth over 40 million dollars. If you’ve never heard of that case, the craziest part was that she jumped through so many hoops, flying by the seat of her pants, AND it was all for nothing because she never even got the money fo...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 31
Bonus Episode! In 2016, a night that began as a celebration took a dark turn when Kaylee Sawyer, a vibrant 23-year-old from Bend, Oregon, went missing under very troubling and mysterious circumstances. Her disappearance follows a bachelorette party and a heated argument with her boyfriend. The search for Kaylee was only beginning when the truth came to light in a shocking twist. Little did anyone know, the truth about her fate would expose a harrowing crime spree and ignite a multi-state manhunt...
Jul 06, 2023•34 min•Ep. 30
Welcome back to this week’s episode of SERIALously! In this episode, we are talking about an insane story that you nearly wouldn’t believe if it weren’t for the fact that the whole thing was caught on camera. Imagine being a cheerleader, in your senior year of high school, and then suddenly finding yourself in the center of viral police bodycam plastered all over the internet and the news. That’s exactly what happened to Alexee Trevizo. In her story, there are 2 versions, the truth, and a huge l...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 29
Bonus Episode! On February 13, 2017, the small town of Delphi, Indiana, home to around 3,000 people, became the center of a chilling double murder that went unsolved for years. A story that some people were secretly fearing would go cold. The tragedy unfolded as two young girls, Abby Williams, 13, and Libby German, 14, went to walk on the Monon High Bridge Trail. Their bodies were found the next day in a deeply disturbing manner. 5 years later, an arrest was made, and now newly unsealed bombshel...
Jun 30, 2023•32 min•Ep. 28
Today we are revisiting the case of Dennis and Cynthia Perkins. Dennis Perkins and his then-wife, a former Livingston Parish schoolteacher, had faced a total of 150 felony charges after their arrests in 2019. Cynthia Perkins pleaded guilty last year to reduced charges and was sentenced to 41 years in prison in a deal contingent upon her testifying against her ex-husband, had he gone to trial. He plead guilty in Jan 2023. Another woman, Melanie Curtin, received a life sentence last year after a j...
Jun 28, 2023•31 min•Ep. 27
Bonus Episode! This is an episode I never thought I would make. But we have to talk about the latest filings in the State of Idaho vs. Bryan Kohberger case. Bryan Kohberger is now facing the death penalty, which I think we all saw coming, and now it’s official. Ironic, because it seems like now a lot of people are thinking he could be innocent, and it’s apparent in the court filings that Bryan thinks he was framed. What is the truth here? Has law enforcement arrested the right person? Your True ...
Jun 27, 2023•30 min•Ep. 26
Welcome back to this week’s episode of SERIALously! In this episode, we are talking about a story that dances on the edge of reality, where love entangles with fear, insane allegations, secret suspicions, and a SHOCKING turn of events. Ashley and Doug Benefield, once head over heels in love, combined Ashley’s passion and Doug’s business-savvy mind to create the perfect dance company. But instead, they found their lives spiraling into a whirlpool of mystery, allegations, heartbreak, and MURDER. B...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 25
Today we are revisiting a case I covered last year. It was a little over one year ago on February 8, 2022, that a bizarre case came to light when Jupiter Police arrested a couple for allegedly keeping one of their children in a box in their garage. Since then, the parents who allegedly kept their boy in a box have been in court several times, while awaiting trial. Your True Crime BFF, Annie Elise xx All Social Media Links: https://www.flowcode.com/page/annieelise_ About Me: https://annieelise.co...
Jun 22, 2023•43 min•Ep. 24
Harmony Montogomery went missing at 5 years old in Nov/Dec of 2019. She wasn't reported as missing for years and when details did finally emerge there were countless red flags. An affidavit has just been unsealed and we are finally learning the horrific truth about what happened to Harmony Montgomery, at the hands of her own barbaric father. Your True Crime BFF, Annie Elise xx Video Version: https://youtu.be/eBj1NE23mNI All Social Media Links: https://www.flowcode.com/page/annieelise_ About Me: ...
Jun 20, 2023•40 min•Ep. 23
Bonus Episode! Chad Doerman stands accused of murdering his three sons. Lining them up and shooting them, execution style. This is a breaking case so more details are continuing to emerge. I'm breaking down everything we know so far here and will come back with updates. To watch the visuals of this case, including the body cam footage, it is available on my YouTube channel and I will link the video below. Your True Crime BFF, Annie Elise xx Video Version: https://youtu.be/eBj1NE23mNI All Social ...
Jun 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, we're staring straight into the eyes of evil– a person has been characterized as so cold and so remorseless they're almost impossible to fathom. A person whose alleged actions are drawing terrifying parallels to the notorious serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer. The story involves a man from Green Bay, Wisconsin named Shad Thyrion. Shad worked at his family's business with his father and grandfather. He was described as a kind, compassionate person who enjoyed wood carving, camping, g...
Jun 19, 2023•49 min•Ep. 21
Bonus Episode! Just when we think there are no updates in the Kouri Richin's case and it's been talked about by EVERYONE, there are new bombshells dropped. Kouri Richins is accused of murdering her husband Eric Richins and then writing a childrens book about the grieving process. New emails, secret google searches, deleted history and basically a mini trial that went down this week. Catching you up on all the updates here. Your True Crime BFF, Annie Elise xx All Social Media Links: https://www.f...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 20
Bonus Episode! Does Bryan Kohberger have an alibi? Bryan Kohberger had a multiple court hearings on Friday June 9th, 2023 in Latah County, Idaho. Motions were heard to vacate the gag order in this case, by the Media Coalition and the Goncalves family attorney. Kohberger’s defense team also filed a motion to ban cameras in the courtroom. Additionally, there have been an alarming number of false rumors surrounding this case that have no basis in reality that we have to address! In this episode, we...
Jun 15, 2023•35 min•Ep. 19
Baby Brianna Lopez was born on February 14, 2002, in New Mexico. What should have been a day of celebration and joy soon turned into a nightmare that would shock the world. In the short months of her life, Baby Brianna experienced unimaginable cruelty and unspeakable abuse at the hands of her own family members. In this episode, we'll explore the heartbreaking details of Baby Brianna's life, the circumstances leading up to her tragic death, and the aftermath that forever changed the lives of tho...
Jun 14, 2023•29 min•Ep. 18
Welcome back to this week’s episode of SERIALously! In this episode, we will uncover how lust, greed, and hatred turned a mother-daughter luxury vacation into a nightmare. It all started out in the sun-soaked paradise of Bali. An idyllic setting for a mother-daughter vacation. But what started as an exotic retreat quickly spiraled into a chilling true crime nightmare. Heather Mack, just entering adulthood, her elusive boyfriend Tommy Schaefer, and Sheila von Wiese-Mack, a millionaire heiress and...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, we delve into the true story of Clara Harris, a successful dentist whose picture-perfect life in Houston's upscale suburbs took a chilling turn of passion, rage, and what some think is just straight-up revenge. Marked by success, betrayal, and ultimately a chilling crime of passion, this case is a stark reminder of how quickly love, when fueled by jealousy, can lead to devastating destruction. As we peel back the layers of this shocking suburban nightmare, we'll explore the chai...
Jun 05, 2023•50 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, we discuss the tragedy surrounding the death of a major tech executive and industry leader, Cashapp Founder, Bob Lee. As the city slept, an untold story was unfolding under the early morning moonlight. It was just the chilling beginning of a plot that would twist and turn with details that nobody could possibly foreshadow. A story that would soon reveal a web of sex, drugs, and a shocking arrest and allegations. The mystery surrounding Bob Lee's life and death was far from over,...
May 29, 2023•53 min•Ep. 15
Reviewing the hidden motives behind Idaho’s unimaginable crimes with special guests John and Lauren Matthias. Dr. John is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with twenty-five years of experience in both clinical and forensic work, and Lauren is a former investigative journalist. They have an amazing channel and podcast together called Hidden True Crime where they dive deep into the psyche of these criminals as we all try to understand their motives and wrap our minds around how they co...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 14
Lori Vallow and Letecia Stauch have both been found guilty, bringing some justice to their cases. However, their legal journey is not over yet. Lori faces new charges, while Letecia awaits potential appeals. The road ahead remains challenging for both, but steps are being taken to ensure accountability and uncover the truth. Your True Crime BFF, Annie Elise xx For Business Inquiries: 10toLife@WMEAgency.com About Me: https://annieelise.com/ Follow me on Social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@a...
May 23, 2023•46 min•Ep. 13
Deep in the heart of Texas, a small suburban town was rocked by a scandalous and brutal murder. Candy Montgomery, a church-going wife, and mother who lived a seemingly normal life, became a name that sends shivers down the spine, synonymous with one of the most gruesome murders in Texas history. Did Candy Montgomery’s intricate web of deceit, lust, and betrayal lead to murder? Was this a calculated move, or was she pushed to the edge in a desperate act of passion and self-defense? This story has...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 12
We've just received a bombshell update in the gripping Idaho 4 murder trial! In this exclusive bonus episode, we bring you the breaking news as it happens: Bryan Kohberger has been indicted by a grand jury! Join us as we dissect the jaw-dropping implications of this unexpected twist with our special guest, legal expert Peter Tragos from Lawyer You Know. We break down the legal jargon and analyze the potential strategies the prosecution and defense might adopt in the wake of this shocking develop...
May 17, 2023•32 min•Ep. 11
Ep 7: Uncovering Idaho 4 Murders with Emily D. Baker: Examining the Horrific & Shocking Details Join us for a gripping episode of SERIALously, as we unravel the chilling story of the Idaho 4 murders. Esteemed attorney and law nerd leader, Emily D. Baker, joins us to provide her expertise on this horrifying case. Together, we explore the shocking events, examine the accused murderer Bryan Kohberger, and delve into the legal complexities surrounding the case. Prepare for a captivating explorat...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 10
