On July 4th, 1969, a young couple was gunned down in Vallejo, California—marking the first public act of the Zodiac killer. In this episode, we unravel the Ferrin–Mageau shooting, the chilling phone call, and the letters that followed. Step into the night that transformed a faceless gunman into a legendary nightmare. Today's episode is brought to you in part by the following: Patriot Food Supply: ➡️ https://www.rzmaf8trk.com/212KN5C/2CTPL/ Skillshare : ➡️ https://skillshare.eqcm.net/XYOaYX NordV...
Jul 17, 2025•30 min
In this haunting episode, we revisit one of New York City’s most infamous and tragic true crime cases: the 1986 murder of 18-year-old Jennifer Levin. What began as a summer romance between Jennifer and the charming, handsome Robert Chambers quickly spiraled into a national media frenzy—one that would expose the dark underbelly of privilege, victim-blaming, and manipulation within the justice system. We explore Jennifer’s promising life, Robert’s troubled past, and the horrific events that unfold...
Jul 15, 2025•35 min
In the summer of 1969, the Bay Area was rocked by a string of mysterious murders—then came the letters. In this episode, we dive into the moment the Zodiac Killer introduced himself to the world with a 408-symbol cipher and a chilling confession. From newsroom chaos to amateur codebreakers racing to crack the puzzle, we explore how a killer used ink and fear to grip an entire region—and why his words were just as dangerous as his bullets. Today's episode is brought to you in part by the followin...
Jul 10, 2025•30 min
In this episode, we unravel the heartbreaking and complex case of Bob Idman, a beloved insurance agent from St. Charles, Missouri, whose murder in 2007 shattered the quiet suburban town. What began as a suspected robbery spiraled into a web of secrets, suspicion, and misdirection—including hidden relationships, family tragedies, and a mysterious white Ford Focus. As detectives pursued every lead, from Bob’s private life to his crumbling business, a crucial piece of touch DNA ultimately exposed t...
Jul 08, 2025•26 min
On a foggy December night in 1968, a young couple was gunned down on Lake Herman Road—just seven months later, another couple was ambushed at Blue Rock Springs Park. In this episode, we dive into the Zodiac killer’s first confirmed attacks, exploring the forensic clues, survivor testimony, and the investigative missteps that allowed a deadly pattern to take shape. From small-town panic to the birth of a legend, this is where the Zodiac story truly begins. Today's episode is brought to you in par...
Jul 03, 2025•38 min
This week on True Crime Never Sleeps, we dive into the chilling 2011 case of Rebecca Zahau and the infamous Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California. What began as a tragic accident involving Jonah Shacknai’s 6-year-old son Max quickly spiraled into a second, far more mysterious death—Rebecca, found naked, bound, gagged, and hanging from a balcony. Was it suicide, as police claimed, or a meticulously staged murder? We explore Rebecca’s background, her relationship with Jonah, the growing tensio...
Jul 01, 2025•38 min
In 2008, a secretive plea deal allowed billionaire predator Jeffrey Epstein to avoid federal charges for sexually abusing dozens of underage girls. He served just 13 months in a county jail—with work-release privileges. What looked like an outrageous failure of justice was, in fact, something far worse: a fully legal arrangement enabled by powerful lawyers, complicit prosecutors, and a justice system all too eager to protect the elite. In this gripping, deeply reported episode, we examine how Ep...
Jun 28, 2025•14 min
This is the debut episode of Season 17, a deep dive into the Zodiac Killer. Tonight we return to the San Francisco Bay Area in late 1968—a time when peace, paranoia, and progress collided. Before anyone had heard of the Zodiac, the region was already teetering on the edge. Suburban Vallejo, quaint Benicia, and the pastoral calm of Napa Valley masked deeper fractures: law enforcement was stretched thin, counterculture was fading into disillusionment, and communities were quietly bracing for somet...
Jun 26, 2025•37 min
In May 1999, 19-year-old Katie Puyer vanished while working a late shift at a convenience store in Moose Lake, Minnesota. What followed was a harrowing investigation, a family’s unwavering determination for justice, and a landmark case that changed how Minnesota handles sex offenders. In this emotional and deeply researched episode of Murder Monday, we recount the events surrounding Katie’s disappearance, the community-wide search, and the shocking arrest of serial offender Donald Blom. We exami...
Jun 24, 2025•21 min
On a cold night in Indianapolis in January 2021, Kirsten Brueggeman left a bar after a minor dispute with friends. She was seen on camera just after 2 a.m. walking through a YMCA parking lot—and then she vanished. Moments later, the surveillance footage glitched, and she was never seen again. In this in-depth episode, we follow Kirsten’s timeline step by step, from her final known movements to the theories that have surrounded her disappearance for more than three years. We also examine the came...
Jun 21, 2025•16 min
In 1984, teenager Lisa McVeigh was kidnapped by a man who had already raped and murdered multiple women across Tampa, Florida. After 26 hours of terror, Lisa did the unthinkable — she survived. Not only that, she memorized key details that would lead police to her attacker: serial killer Bobby Joe Long . In this episode, we explore: Lisa’s troubled upbringing and abusive home life The night of her abduction and her incredible mental strength The serial killings in Tampa and the growing victim li...
Jun 17, 2025•34 min
In this week’s episode of True Crime Never Sleeps, we unpack the harrowing disappearance and murder of 39-year-old David Carter. You’ll hear how, in late September 2018, David vanished after texting his son that he was too sick for their weekend tradition—only for his dismembered remains to start turning up along I-75 in Ohio. We trace his last known movements in Melvindale, Michigan, the red flags his family spotted with his girlfriend Tammy Williams, and the grim “Body in Bags” discovery that ...
Jun 14, 2025•34 min
Tonight we dive into “The Duquesne Spy Ring: America’s Greatest Nazi Espionage Case,” where we unravel the shocking true story of Fritz Joubert Duquesne and his 23-member network that funneled U.S. military secrets to Nazi Germany. Learn how an unassuming double agent, William Sebold, and the FBI’s groundbreaking use of wiretaps, cryptanalysis, and undercover tradecraft dismantled the largest espionage ring in U.S. history. Perfect for fans of WWII history, spy stories, and counterintelligence d...
Jun 12, 2025•24 min
In this episode of True Crime Never Sleeps, we explore the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher, a 21-year-old British student in Perugia, Italy. We trace the chilling timeline—from neighbor’s screams at 1:26 a.m. to the arrival of Amanda Knox, Raffaele Sollecito, and Rudy Guede in the investigation—and unpack the forensic controversies and courtroom drama that led to convictions, acquittals, and a final exoneration. Alongside, we honor Meredith’s legacy through art scholarships and crime-scene refor...
Jun 10, 2025•27 min
Discover the chilling case of Yoo Young-chul, South Korea’s most infamous serial killer. From targeting the rich to dismembering sex workers, his crimes shocked the nation. In this episode, we break down the investigation, psychological profile, and the failures that let him kill again and again. Today's episode is brought to you in part by the following: Patriot Food Supply: ➡️ https://www.rzmaf8trk.com/212KN5C/2CTPL/ Skillshare : ➡️ https://skillshare.eqcm.net/XYOaYX NordVPN : ➡️ http://nordvp...
May 31, 2025•16 min
In this gripping episode, we dive deep into one of the most audacious and legendary crimes in British history—the 1963 Great Train Robbery. With military-like precision, a gang of sixteen men stopped a Royal Mail train in the dead of night and escaped with today’s equivalent of over £50 million. But this was no ordinary heist. It was a meticulously planned operation that involved fake signals, a rural hideout, and a cast of colorful, cunning criminals. Follow the twists and turns of the planning...
May 29, 2025•27 min
Tonight we dive into the tragic case of Annie Le, a brilliant 24-year-old Yale graduate student who mysteriously vanished just days before her wedding. What started as a missing persons case quickly turned into a full-blown homicide investigation—one that shook the Yale community and revealed just how dangerous the workplace can be. Join us as we explore Annie's inspiring life, the meticulous investigation, and the shocking truth behind her murder inside a prestigious Ivy League research buildin...
May 27, 2025•29 min
In this episode, we cover the heartbreaking story of Tammy Bowers, an 18-year-old woman from Louisiana whose life was violently cut short just days before her birthday in 1990. Abducted from a public payphone late at night, her case went cold for over a decade—until a DNA match finally unraveled the disturbing truth. What investigators discovered was more horrifying than they ever imagined. One killer wasn’t working alone. Join me as we walk through the timeline of this devastating case, the for...
May 24, 2025•39 min
On February 13, 2017, Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of Kim Jong-un, was assassinated in Kuala Lumpur with VX nerve agent. In this episode, we examine his life, the details of his murder, and the aftermath of the assassination. Today's episode is brought to you in part by the following: Patriot Food Supply: ➡️ https://www.rzmaf8trk.com/212KN5C/2CTPL/ Skillshare : ➡️ https://skillshare.eqcm.net/XYOaYX NordVPN : ➡️ http://nordvpn.sjv.io/P04X5e s DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST O...
May 22, 2025•13 min
In 1993, 20-year-old Sophie Sergie, a bright and promising student from a remote Alaskan village, was brutally murdered inside a University of Alaska Fairbanks dormitory bathroom. Despite occurring in a building full of students, no one saw or heard the crime — and for nearly three decades, the case remained unsolved. In this episode, we explore Sophie’s life, the disturbing failures in campus security, and the powerful role that modern forensic genealogy played in finally bringing her killer to...
May 13, 2025•31 min
In this heartbreaking episode of True Crime Never Sleeps , we revisit the haunting case of Morgan Jade Violi, a 7-year-old girl abducted in broad daylight from her apartment complex in Bowling Green, Kentucky on July 24, 1996. Witnesses saw a man in a burgundy van grab Morgan and drive off — sparking a massive manhunt involving local, state, and federal agencies. Despite the fast mobilization of law enforcement, over 1,000 tips, and a nationwide media campaign, Morgan's remains were tragically d...
May 10, 2025•16 min
In this gripping episode, we uncover the haunting legacy of the Lockerbie bombing , the 1988 terrorist attack that brought down Pan Am Flight 103 over Scotland. With 270 lives lost, it remains one of the deadliest aviation disasters in history. We explore how the investigation unfolded, from early suspicions of Middle Eastern militant groups to the eventual indictment of Libyan intelligence agents, including Abdelbaset al-Megrahi . We also examine the political pressure surrounding Muammar Gadda...
May 08, 2025•15 min
On Halloween morning in 2010, 16-year-old Devin Griffin returned home from church to a scene of unspeakable horror. What began as a quiet afternoon of video games quickly turned into a real-life nightmare when he discovered his mother, stepfather, and brother brutally murdered inside their rural Ohio home. As police unraveled the crime, all signs pointed to a missing family member with a violent past—BJ Liske. In this episode, we dive into the chilling details of the Liske family murders, explor...
May 06, 2025•15 min
In this emotional and deeply human episode, we explore the baffling disappearance of 26-year-old Emma Fillipoff, who vanished from the streets of Victoria, British Columbia, in November 2012. Emma’s case made national headlines across Canada and sparked a decade-long search filled with troubling leads, strange sightings, and heartbreaking uncertainty. From her free-spirited life in Victoria to the final haunting hours caught on surveillance footage, we piece together Emma's final days, the searc...
May 03, 2025•17 min
In this gripping episode, we unravel the unbelievable true story of the Hollywood Con Queen—one of the most elaborate scams ever to hit the entertainment industry. From impersonating top-tier executives to orchestrating fake productions in Indonesia, this con artist lured countless hopeful professionals into a costly and humiliating trap. You’ll hear about the psychological manipulation, the devastating emotional and financial toll on the victims, and the global investigation that eventually led...
May 01, 2025•21 min
Tonight we dive deep into the heartbreaking case of 15-year-old Seth Jackson from Summerfield, Florida. What began as a typical high school breakup spiraled into unimaginable cruelty. Lured by his ex-girlfriend Amber Wright and her group of friends, Seth's trust cost him his life in a plot filled with betrayal, manipulation, and calculated violence. Join us as we recount the tragic events of April 2011, the shocking confessions caught on police surveillance, and the ultimate fate of the "Summerf...
Apr 29, 2025•35 min
From April 1971 to September 1972, the nation's capital was gripped by fear. Six young Black girls—all abducted from their own neighborhoods—were found murdered and dumped along highways in D.C. and Maryland. Their killer, still unidentified, became known as the Freeway Phantom . In this episode, I walk you through the chilling story of each victim, the patterns that link them, the suspects who were never charged, and the institutional failures that allowed this serial killer to vanish without a...
Apr 12, 2025•43 min
In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most alarming acts of domestic terror in modern history: the Tokyo Subway Sarin Attack carried out by Aum Shinrikyo on March 20, 1995. We’ll trace the cult’s origins under Shoko Asahara, explore how disillusioned professionals helped develop nerve agents, and reveal how the morning rush-hour chemical assault shocked Japan and the world. From the planning and preparation of the attack to the decades of legal battles that followed, we’ll examine...
Apr 10, 2025•23 min
In this week’s episode, we’re traveling to Perth, Western Australia, to delve into a case that shocked the entire country: the Claremont serial killings. We’ll follow the stories of three young women—Sarah Spiers, Jane Rimmer, and Ciara Glennon—who mysteriously vanished after nights out on the town. From the moment Sarah was last seen in 1996 to the discovery of DNA breakthroughs two decades later, we’ll walk through every twist, turn, and pivotal clue in the investigation. How did one of Austra...
Apr 08, 2025•29 min
Trigger Warning: This episode features discussions of suicidal ideation. In today’s true crime deep dive, we explore the baffling case of Barry and Honey Sherman: billionaires, philanthropists, and lightning rods for controversy within the pharmaceutical world. After decades of explosive growth at Barry’s company, Apotex—which controlled nearly half of Canada’s generic drug market—this power couple was discovered lifeless in their Toronto mansion under circumstances too strange for the initial “...
Apr 01, 2025•28 min
