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In August 2003, 19-year-old Sonya Ivanoff left a friend’s house in Nome, Alaska. When she never made it back, her loved ones immediately knew something was wrong. Days later, Sonya’s body was discovered outside of town, and investigators began searching for answers. What followed would raise troubling questions about trust, accountability, and whether the person who took Sonya’s life had been hiding in plain sight all along. This episode is sponsored by: Quince: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go ...
20-year-old Megan Clarke thought she had found her fairytale romance when she fell for a charming aristocrat calling himself “Lord Bertie Underwood.” Their whirlwind relationship quickly escalated, with luxury gifts, a lavish home, and even a proposal. But just weeks before their wedding, Megan began noticing strange inconsistencies in the life they had built together... Megan's Instagram: lifeofmeg_c Podcast w/ Megan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbMWtPgPJbU&t=320s Janelle's Instagram: j...
On December 13th, 2023, Kristil Krug was found murdered inside her home after months of terrifying stalking messages, emails, and threats sent by someone she believed was watching her every move. The harassment had become so intense that Kristil kept a detailed “stalker log” and feared for her safety daily. As police began piecing together Kristil’s final movements, attention quickly turned to the people closest to her… This episode is sponsored by: Cashapp: for a limited time, new Cash App cust...
On February 16th, 2011, police officers arrived at an elementary school in Irvine, California, demanding to speak with PTA president and school volunteer Kelli Peters after receiving an anonymous tip claiming she had been driving erratically around the school and had drugs in her car. Officers searched Kelli’s vehicle and discovered marijuana, a pipe, and prescription pills inside. Kelli insisted they weren’t hers and pleaded with the officers, who agreed the circumstances seemed suspicious. But...
In 2016, Michelle Hadley was arrested and accused of staging a bizarre kidnapping plot and framing her ex’s new fiancée through a series of disturbing online messages. Investigators believed the threats, which described a violent abduction fantasy, were part of an elaborate hoax created by Michelle herself. She was jailed and faced serious charges… until the case began to unravel. As detectives dug deeper, they uncovered evidence pointing to a far more complex scheme than anyone initially believ...
On July 23rd, 2013, Tiffany Mead agreed to meet her estranged husband, Kristopher Ertmann, at a park in Davis County, Utah to collect a child support payment. Instead, prosecutors say he ambushed her, slitting her throat and forcing her to tell 911 she had tried to harm herself. Miraculously, Tiffany survived -and once she was able to speak, she told investigators what really happened that day. But as the case moved forward, authorities would uncover an even more disturbing plan that suggested t...
On July 24th, 2011, just days before her 18th birthday, 17-year-old Ne’Keisha “Keisha” Hodges-Hawkins was at a party in Krueger Memorial Park in Michigan City, Indiana, when gunfire broke out in a crowd of more than 100 people. Keisha was struck and killed, and despite the number of witnesses, no one initially came forward with information. For years, the case remained unsolved… until Keisha’s father began searching for answers himself, turning to social media to push for justice and uncover the...
In February 2018, 25-year-old Patrick De La Cerda was at home when he fell victim to an ambush-style shooting. His fiancée Jessica Devnani’s jealous ex-boyfriend, Gregory Bender, had been sending harassing messages to the couple for months. After a judge had issued a restraining order, the threats stopped… until the morning of the murder. Police followed a tip to check Bender’s home, where they came across a hand drawn map of De La Cerda’s house and notes that Bender himself made on how to carry...
On October 16, 2014, 21-year-old Skylar Nemetz shot and killed his wife, 19-year-old Danielle Nemetz. Neighbors who heard the shot were the ones to report the shooting, as Skylar was making no attempt to seek help for his wife. He then seemed to be all over the place in his questioning with the police–from upset and crying, to being combative with officers, to claiming he couldn’t remember what happened, to defending his actions. This episode is sponsored by: Hiya Health Nutrafol - promo code: K...
On April 10, 2018, 16-year-old Kyle Plush got trapped in the back of his minivan, and was being crushed by the 3rd row of seats. He was able to call 911 two separate times using his phone's voice assistant, but through a series of missteps by the 911 operator and police sent to look for the car, Plush wasn't discovered until much later, when it was too late, by his father. Kyle Plush Answer The Call Foundation: https://kyleplushanswerthecall.org/ Settlement Agreement Report: https://www.scribd.c...
In October 2023, 21-year-old student Lillie James was killed by her ex-boyfriend, Paul Thijssen. He couldn't bear with the fact that she had just broken up with him, and he wanted revenge. Security cameras captured James going into their school bathroom with Thijssen following behind shortly after. She was never seen alive again, and Thijssen disposed of a hammer in a nearby garbage can. Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ Celeste Manno's case This episode is sponsored by: Wha...
In 2018, an Australian woman decided to begin faking a late-stage ovarian cancer diagnosis to get attention. She went as far as shaving her head and losing weight to really sell the whole thing. Worst of all, she got her partner to put all of his savings into her “treatments” and accepted money from her giving community for a GoFundMe. This episode is sponsored by: Knix - promo code: TCKR Quince Cash App - Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/4g1zpylb #CashAppPod. Cash App is a ...
In December of 2015, 27-year-old Jessie Bardwell moved from Alabama to Texas to live with her boyfriend, 28-year-old Jason Lowe. Her friends and family knew this was a bad situation for her–Jason was abusive and controlling over every facet of her life. In May of 2016, Jessie disappeared, and her father Gary sprung into action. He traveled to Texas himself and got the police involved. He could just feel that she was dead, and even had a nightmare about her murder the night before her disappearan...
In October 2016, 22-year-old Cati Blauvelt went missing. Her family already had their suspicions on who could have caused her harm–her husband John, an ex-Army recruiter with anger issues who had lost his job, his identity... and blamed it all on her. In reality, John was partying with and supplying drugs and alcohol to minors. He had even allegedly pulled a gun on Cati during a domestic violence incident. This episode is sponsored by: Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAE Merit Beauty Smalls - For ...
This episode details the harrowing case of Queena Phu, an 18-year-old brutally attacked outside a library, leaving her with severe brain injuries and unable to see or speak. It chronicles her family's relentless fight for her survival and recovery, the intricate investigation that led to the arrest and conviction of Kendrick Morris, and his connection to a prior unsolved assault. Ultimately, the story celebrates Queena's inspiring resilience and the profound impact of community support, culminating in her unforgettable prom night.
The podcast delves into the 2010 murder of Heidi Firkus, initially presented as a home invasion by her husband, Nick, who claimed they were both shot by an intruder. However, inconsistencies in Nick's account, his lack of emotion, and hidden financial troubles quickly raised suspicions among investigators and Heidi's family. Years later, a new detective's thorough investigation, including critical forensic evidence and the testimony of Nick's second wife, Rachel, who uncovered similar financial deceptions, led to Nick Firkus's arrest and eventual conviction, finally bringing justice for Heidi.
Reagan Tokes was a 21-year-old college student about to graduate when she was abducted and killed one night. She was leaving her job and heading home, when she was spotted by Brian Golsby–a violent sexual offender who was at the time on parole and wearing an ankle monitor. This monitor should have prevented him from leaving the area he was confined to, but no one was watching him. He had been freely roaming the streets, violating his probation, and committing robberies freely. The Reagan Delaney...
In 2019, 21-year-old college student, Alexis Crawford, was found dead after she was reported missing. In the days before her murder, Alexis had filed a police report against her best friend, Jordyn Jones’ boyfriend, Barron Brantley, for sexual assault. It is believed that Jones and Brantley suffocated Alexis and left her body in a park in Atlanta. This episode is sponsored by: ARMRA Colostrum - promo code: TCKR Wayfair Hiya Health Smalls - For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus f...
Case Update: Since filming, Michael McKee was extradited and is now being held in Franklin County, Ohio where he is facing charges. In a hearing on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, he pleaded not guilty. It has also come to light that on December 6th, video evidence shows Michael entering the Tepe's home while they were at the Big Ten Championship Football Game. Sources say Monique left the game at halftime and was reportedly "upset about something involving her ex-husband." GoFundMe to support the T...
On December 2, 2019, 43-year-old Christine Holloway was found dead in her home, her young baby Vanessa missing. Her boyfriend, 48-year-old Jose Morales was immediately under suspicion, as he was high, unhelpful with police, and just generally unconcerned for his dead girlfriend and missing baby. Further questioning and investigation led police to charging Morales with beating Christine to death and trying to clean the crime scene afterwards. Vanessa is still missing to this day. Anonymous tips: ...
On December 16, 2022, 32-year-old nurse Alex Pennig had been found dead in her bathroom at home, victim to an allegedly self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. But there were some serious inconsistencies with how she would have shot herself using her non-dominant hand, and why her hands were completely clean. Also in her apartment at the time was Matthew Ecker, a fellow nurse she was seeing who was supposedly just hanging out in the next room when she shot herself… with his gun. This episode i...
On August 19, 2020, 25-year-old nurse Sydney Sutherland went out on a jog around her home, when she disappeared. Her family got law enforcement involved immediately and they began a search of the area. Unfortunately, it was too late. 28-year-old Quake Lewellyn had struck down Sydney with his car for his own heinous reasons. This episode is sponsored by: Smalls - Smalls New Year’s Special - get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping when you head to Smalls.com/KENDALLRAE . ARMRA - promo cod...
This episode delves into the mysterious death of Morgan Patten, a 24-year-old who died in a horrific car accident with two Marines she didn't know. The investigation was plagued with inconsistencies, including a suspicious crime scene, conflicting statements from the involved parties, and questionable handling of evidence like her toxicology report. Morgan's devoted parents, Steve and Renee, recount their ongoing battle for answers and justice, ultimately establishing a foundation to honor their daughter's memory.
If you have information on Brookelyn’s disappearance, please call the Kentucky State Police: (859) 623-2404 Facebook: / missingbrookelynfarthing Website: https://www.findbrookefarthing.com/brookes-story/ E-mail Address: ksppubaff@ky.gov Subject: Request for FBI Assistance in the Missing Persons Case of Brookelyn Farthing To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to respectfully request that the Kentucky State Police consider formally seeking assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the ...
On January 1, 2025, 30-year-old mother of two, Ashley Elkins, was kidnapped and allegedly killed by her stalker ex-boyfriend, 32-year-old DeAndre Booker. He had been watching Ashley, trying to book appointments at her hair salon under false names, and wouldn't leave her alone. After Ashley went missing, the investigation turned to Booker, who had been online searching various very specific ways to get away with murder. Not to mention, Ashley's blood and DNA was found among Booker's things. GoFun...
On February 28, 2011, 24-year-old Shelley Mook dropped her 6-year-old daughter Lilli off at her ex-husband Tyler Mook’s house. Shelley allegedly stayed for an hour and then left to run some errands. However, she never returned. Her car was later found abandoned and burned in a field nearby. Her ex Tyler already had a history of violence against Shelley, but has never been charged with possibly murdering or abducting her. If you have any information on Shelley’s disappearance, please contact the ...
One evening, on June 2, 2007, 18-year-old Kelsey Smith went out shopping for an anniversary gift for her boyfriend. After being gone and silent for over an hour, her family knew something was wrong. Kelsey sadly would never been seen again, as she had been abducted from the store and killed that same evening. Facebook: / kelseysarmy Kelsey Smith Foundation: https://www.kelseysarmy.org/?fbclid=I... This episode is sponsored by: Fabletics Cash App - Download Cash App Today: [ https://capl.onelink....
In 2023, then 18-year-old Madison Schemitz had been avoiding her ex-boyfriend, Spencer Pearson, who had been stalking her. One night she went out to dinner with her mother and some friends, spotted Pearson, and left the restaurant. That's when he followed her out into the parking lot with a knife, looking to end her life. He was able to attack her, along with her mother who ran over to help, nearly killing her. But he didn't, and she survived and has since made an incredible recovery. GoFundMe: ...
On July 26, 2016, then 27-year-old Tucker Reed shot and killed her uncle Shane Moore during a family dispute over land allocation and money. Moore was responsible for caring for his father, and was promised the land and house, but his sister, Tucker's mother, took issue with this, as she had debts, and was using the family for money. This hatred and jealousy of her brother clearly made its way to Tucker, who fatally shot him after the two went over to sabotage Moore's appointment with a Notary P...
The remains of a badly decomposed person were found in the front trunk of a seemingly abandoned Tesla in Los Angeles on September 8, 2025. They were soon discovered to belong to 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a girl who had been missing from home since this past April. And what’s more, the Tesla she was found in belonged to popular musician and streamer, 20-year-old David Burke, known professionally as D4VD. This case is ongoing, and in this episode is all we know so far… This episode is s...
