True Crime with Xyla

True Crime with Xyla

True Crime with Xyla is a true crime podcast that focuses on bringing the public’s attention to lesser known cases. Each episode is researched, written, produced and hosted by me (Xyla). Every Wednesday, we revisit solved and unsolved stories that may not have made national headlines, but still matter deeply. My mission is to keep their names and stories in the public’s eye, and to re-tell each case with empathy, compassion, and the care every story deserves.

Episodes

August 10, 2025 8 mins

In this week's short episode, host Xyla talks about 3 missing persons cases that are currently unfolding.

 

Case #1: Kourtney Lynn King - Missing 16 year old Kourtney King was last seen on surveillance cameras on July 14th, 2025. Since then, her whereabouts are unknown. Please help us locate Kourtney!

Madison County Sheriff’s Office: 731-423-6000

Lexington Police Department at 731-968-2211

Crime Stoppers at 731-424-8477

 

Case #2: ...

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WARNING: This episode covers hard to hear topics. TRIGGER WARNINGS include: Sexual Assault of minors

The tranquil prairies of Saskatchewan were shattered with the arrest of Richard Dyke, a man now facing disturbing charges of child exploitation. Once seen as an unassuming figure in the community, Dyke's dark double life has sparked outrage and horror.

Join our host Xyla as she retells this case. Please be aware that Xyla gets VERY ...

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July 16, 2025 16 mins

A young man disappears after a fight with his family. Days later, he’s found dead in a cornfield. Decades have passed, but the questions still haunts his family. What really happened that night? And why has no one been held responsible? In this episode, we talk about the mysterious death of Daniel “Danny” Violette, and his brother, Drew Violette’s relentless pursuit for justice. 

 

If you have information, please contact: 

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July 4, 2025 13 mins

Intro: 

In the early hours of August 8, 1982, 19-year-old Diane Bélanger vanished without a trace in what some believe was a chilling case of mistaken identity. One moment, she was a vibrant young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Then... nothing. No witnesses. No solid leads. Just silence. Decades later, her family is still haunted by the questions that were never answered. What happened to Diane Bélanger?  

 

If you have in...

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In 1983, 11-year-old Tiahease Jackson went out to run an errand and never returned. Despite initial searches and scattered leads, the case quickly went cold. Now, over 40 years later, there are still no answers, no confirmed sightings and no closure. In this episode, we examine the facts, the timeline, and the questions that remain in the disappearance of Tiahease Jackson.

 

If you have information regarding this case, please conta...

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April 30, 2025 16 mins

In 1999, 27-year-old Dana Zelic vanished from her mother’s home without a trace. A few scattered sightings. A handful of chilling phone calls. And then....silence. For over two decades, her name has faded from headlines, but one question still haunts everyone who knew her: What happened to Dana Zelic?

 

See Photos from This Episode: 

https://www.instagram.com/truecrimewithxy/

 

Sources Used in This Episode: 

https://docs.google.com...

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In a shocking twist of trust betrayed, Erin Quinn was kidnapped in December 2024—abducted by someone she knew. What began as a quiet afternoon soon turned into a fight for survival, as Erin found herself trapped in a nightmare orchestrated by a familiar face.  

 

See Photos from This Episode: 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DI1dTUdpBLT/?img_index=1 

 

Sources Used in This Episode: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RrnHKxWniC_BTdIiF...

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April 23, 2025 7 mins

Spring, 1992. Sixteen-year-old Tammy Albertson steps into a phone booth on a quiet street in a neighboring town — and she is never seen alive again. In the blink of an eye, she vanishes, leaving behind only silence and speculation. A year later, her remains are discovered in an area called “God’s Country.” Her murder offers more questions than answers. Now, decades later, her case remains frozen in time. No suspects. No motive. No ...

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April 23, 2025 1 min

Hi new listeners, I'm so glad you're here!

I've made this short trailer episode to outline what this podcast is all about.

I appreciate all of the support. 

With love,

Xyla.

 

Connect With Me on Social Media: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimewithxy/ 

X: https://x.com/TrueCrimeWithXy 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybergirlxyla_truecrime 

YouTube (Coming Soon): https://www.youtube.com/@truecrimewithxyla 

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