Criminal, Interrupted

Richard Chase  was an American serial killer, cannibal and necrophile who killed six people in Sacramento, California, between December 1977 and January 1978.  Chase became known as ‘The Vampire of Sacramento,’ a name born from the horror of his crimes.

Content Warning:

This episode contains descriptions of extreme violence, including murder, sexual assault, and crimes involving children and animals. These details are deeply disturb...

When a Florida man won $30 million, he thought it would bring freedom. Instead, it brought lawsuits, manipulation, and betrayal. This episode traces how Abraham Shakespeare’s generosity made him a target , and how the woman who promised to protect him became the one who silenced him.

References:

• Wikipedia – Murder of Abraham Shakespeare 

• Murderpedia – Dorice “Dee Dee” Moore 

• Tampa Bay Times archives 

• The Cinemaholic – “Wher...

When police searched Ed Gein’s farmhouse in 1957, they uncovered a scene that defied belief. This episode documents the crimes, the investigation, and the media frenzy that followed.

Content Warning: Contains graphic descriptions of crime scene evidence, including human remains and postmortem mutilation. Please listen with care.

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Judith Barsi lit up screens in the 1980s, but her life at home was marked by terror. In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking reality behind her success: the domestic violence that shaped her final years, the warning signs that were missed, and the legacy she left behind.

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In November 2010, what looked like a violent home invasion in Markham, Ontario, was revealed to be something far darker: a murder‑for‑hire plot orchestrated by Jennifer Pan against her own parents.

References:

Karen K. Ho, “Jennifer Pan’s Revenge,” Toronto Life (2015)

Canadian Lawyer, “SCC upholds decision to overturn first-degree murder conviction for Jennifer Pan” (2025)

Wikipedia, “Murder of Bich Pan”

A&E True Crime, “Why Did Je...

On September 8th, 2025, LAPD discovered the body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in a Tesla registered to singer D4vd. She had been missing for over a year.

In this episode, we break down the facts released so far, from the timeline of her disappearance to the ongoing investigation.

Content Warning:

This episode contains discussion of death and violence involving a minor. Listener discretion is advised.

References:

The Nightly –...

Madeline Soto was reported missing in February 2024. What followed was a devastating investigation that revealed years of abuse hidden in plain sight. This video honours her memory, outlines the facts of the case, and calls for greater awareness and accountability.

Content Warning: This video discusses the disappearance and murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, including references to murder and child abuse. Viewer discretion is advi...

In this emotionally charged episode, we explore the heartbreaking case of 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten, whose life was stolen by someone she trusted, 15-year-old neighbour Alyssa Bustamante.

Through detailed research and careful storytelling, we trace Elizabeth’s background, the day she disappeared, the search efforts, and the chilling confession that followed. We examine Alyssa’s troubled upbringing, her psychological state, and the...

In this episode, we explore one of Russia’s most haunting criminal cases, not of murder, but of grave desecration.

Anatoly Moskvin, a respected linguist and historian, exhumed the bodies of 29 girls and young women, preserving them in his apartment as life-sized dolls.

Content Warning:

This episode contains sensitive content involving child victims and grave desecration. Listener discretion is advised.

References:

Wikipedia - Anatoly...

In this episode, we examine the chilling case of Christopher Coleman, a man who murdered his wife Sheri and their two young sons, Garett and Gavin, in a calculated attempt to protect an extramarital affair and preserve his public image. 

Content Warning

This episode includes in-depth discussion of homicide, including the deaths of children. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

References

• YEN News – Case overview and updates

• CBS...

Between 1971 and 1972, six young Black girls were abducted and murdered in Washington, D.C. Their bodies were found along or near the Anacostia Freeway. The press called the killer the “Freeway Phantom.”

More than fifty years later, the case remains unsolved. This podcast revisits the investigation, the lives of the victims, and the questions that still haunt their families and community.

Content Warning: This podcast discusses the ...

In 2014, two twelve-year-old girls from Waukesha, Wisconsin, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier, lured their friend Payton Leutner into the woods and stabbed her nineteen times. Their motive? To appease Slenderman, a fictional internet entity they believed was real. 

This episode explores the psychological descent of Morgan and Anissa, the dynamics between the three girls, the planning and execution of the attack, and the long road of r...

Episode Description:  On October 1984, 20‑year‑old Southern Methodist University student Angela Samota was known for her bright smile, fearless spirit, and boundless energy. That all ended in the early hours of October 13, when she was found brutally murdered in her Dallas home. For over two decades, her case sat cold, until the persistence of her best friend, Sheila Wysocki, and the power of DNA testing finally revealed the truth.

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Episode Description: Kathy Augustine was a trailblazer in Nevada politics, sharp, ambitious, and unafraid to challenge the status quo. But in July 2006, her life came to a sudden and suspicious end. Found unconscious in her Reno home, Kathy’s death was initially ruled a cardiac event. Yet beneath the surface lay a chilling truth: her husband, Chaz Higgs, a critical care nurse, had used his medical expertise to orchestrate a murder ...

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Sean Vincent Gillis, a serial killer who operated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, between 1994 and 2004. Unlike the more publicly known offenders of the region, Gillis lurked in the shadows, his crimes marked by a disturbing blend of calculated violence and obsessive documentation. We explore the psychological underpinnings of his behaviour, the investigative breakthroughs that led to ...

On Australia Day 1966, three siblings, Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont, eft their home in Somerton Park for a short trip to Glenelg Beach. They never returned. What followed was the largest missing persons investigation in Australian history, a case that shattered the nation’s sense of safety and remains unsolved nearly six decades later.

This episode contains discussions of child abduction and sexual abuse. Listener discretion is ...

In this episode we explore the extraordinary survival story of Alison Botha. In 1994, Alison was abducted, brutally attacked, and left for dead, but against all odds, she lived to tell her story.

This episode walks through the events of that night, the unimaginable violence she endured, and the strength that carried her through recovery. Alison’s courage has inspired countless people around the world, and her story is one of resilie...

In this first episode of sophieimogene, we look into the heartbreaking case of Elizabeth Reiser and Brandi Hicks—two friends whose night took a terrifying turn in 2000. Elizabeth was tragically murdered, while Brandi managed to survive and later share her story.

Told with care and clarity, this episode explores the events leading up to the crime, the chilling details of their abduction, and Brandi’s incredible escape. It’s a story o...