Luminol on the Wall

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case of disturbed individuals seemingly influenced by metal music in the early 90's. In 1995, It was just another summer evening in Arroyo Grande, California. At 15, Elyse Pahler seemed like a typical high school freshman—quiet, creative, with dreams she hadn’t yet voiced. She lived in a small town, where coming of age usually meant late nights with friends, planning for what came nex...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss an unsolved case from 2008.It was a calm summer night in Kearney, Nebraska. Most people were winding down or already asleep. At the edge of town sat a small trailer where 21-year-old Kelcey Fike lived with her boyfriend. She’d recently started working night shifts, was getting used to a new routine, and talked often about her plans for the future. But in the early morning hours, smoke began...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a tale of betrayal involving a person who was noted by many to have been a very kind, inclusive and witty person. That person was Aaron Davis. Aaron Davis was 21 years old—a recent college graduate with a political science degree, full of ambition and plans for the future. He was making his way across the South, stopping briefly in Georgia before heading to see his girlfriend in Alabama. Th...

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case motivated by greed. Keith and Darlene Gentry seemed to have it all—a happy family, a new home, and three young boys. But behind closed doors, financial stress and marital tension were mounting. Then one November morning, Darlene called 911 with a chilling report: her husband was gravely injured, their back door stood open, and his guns were missing. What really happened inside the Ge...

Today on LOTW Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Liese Dodd, 22-year-old Liese Dodd was weeks away from becoming a mother when her future was stolen in a crime that horrified the Alton community. This is a story of love, loss, and a brutal crime that left a town searching for answers.

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This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a murder with the main motive being greed. It centers on Ted Ammon, who was a generous financier and respected philanthropist, known for his sharp mind and big heart. His life took a dramatic turn when he met Generosa Rand, a fiery real estate agent with artistic ambitions. Their whirlwind romance led to marriage, adopted children, and a lavish East Hampton estate. But years later, Ted was ...

This week Becky and Bevy discuss part 1 of the Darlie Routier case.

In the quiet hours of a June night in 1996, a frantic 911 call shattered the calm of a suburban Texas home. A young mother, bloodied and panicked, claimed an intruder had attacked her and her children. What followed was one of the most controversial and emotionally charged criminal cases in modern American history—marked by conflicting evidence, public scrutiny, an...

This week Becky and Bevy discuss the disappearance of Lea Porter. Lea Porter was a 19-year-old from Cotopaxi, Colorado, known for her outgoing personality and deep bond with her brother Maxx. After struggling with college and falling into a cycle of addiction, she moved to Westminster, Colorado, reportedly after her boyfriend entered rehab. Seeking stability, she reconnected with a former high school classmate and stayed at his apa...

Today on LOTW Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Fahim Saleh, In July 2020, tech entrepreneur Fahim praised as a visionary in the ride-hailing industry was found brutally murdered inside his luxury Manhattan apartment. Known for his charm, hustle, and business ventures spanning from Bangladesh to Nigeria, Fahim seemed untouchable in the high-stakes world of startups. But behind the success was a tangled web of money and betrayal. T...

Today on LOTW Becky discusses the Murder of Donna Sue Hyatt, In July 1987, 38-year-old Donna Sue Hyatt was brutally murdered in her Carlsbad, New Mexico home—a crime that shocked the small desert town. Despite witness descriptions of a strange man seen with Donna hours before her death and meticulous evidence collection, the case went cold for decades. It wasn’t until 2023, through advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy, that i...

Today on LOTW Becky and Bevy discuss the deaths of Martin Brown and Brian Howe. In 1968, the quiet streets of Newcastle were shattered by a series of shocking murders. But what stunned the world even more wasn’t just the crime, it was the killer. At only 11 years old, Mary Bell became one of Britain’s youngest murderers, strangling two young boys in cold blood. In this episode, we dive deep into Mary’s troubled childhood, the chill...

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the murder of Emma Walker.

In Knoxville, Tennessee, 17-year-old Emma Walker lived the kind of life that looked golden from the outside. An honors student and varsity cheerleader, she balanced school, sports, and friendships with the kind of energy people remembered. But on the morning of November 21, 2016, everything changed. Emma’s parents found her unresponsive in her bedroom, the silence so ...

Today on LOTW Becky and Bevy Discuss the case of Katelyn Markham, Katelyn, a young woman whose sudden disappearance in 2011 captured national attention. At 22 years old, Katelyn seemed to have everything going for her—ambitious, kind, and loved by those around her. But one fateful evening, she vanished without a trace, leaving behind a trail of questions and a growing sense of unease in her tight-knit community.

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In the quiet town of Epping, New Hampshire, a remote farm sits tucked away behind tall grass and aging fences. In 2006, local authorities arrived at the property, responding to reports that would launch a disturbing investigation. What they found there—a bloodstained mattress, mysterious letters, and signs of recent violence—led them down a winding path into the mind of a woman with a dark, delusional worldview.

At the center of the...

Today on LOTW Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Celeste Manno, Celeste was 23, when she was murdered in November 2020 after enduring a relentless stalking campaign. Despite police reports and a protection order, the stalker continued his harassment, ultimately breaking into her home and fatally attacking her. The responsible individual confessed and received a 36-year sentence, deemed insufficient by Celeste's family. Her mother, ...

In 1998, 31-year-old Julie Paterson disappeared from the quiet town of Darlington, leaving behind four children and a growing sense of dread. Days later, a horrifying discovery was made. Julie’s dismembered torso, hidden in a bin liner, with no trace of her head or limbs. What followed was a disturbing investigation full of dark confessions, twisted details, and unanswered questions that still haunt her loved ones. This is a case t...

Today on LOTW Becky discusses the death of Shauna Tiaffay, was a beloved Las Vegas cocktail waitress, a devoted mother, and a woman trying to rebuild her life after a difficult marriage. But just days after a routine night shift on the Strip, Shauna was found brutally murdered in her home. Detectives uncovered a tangled web of , betrayal, and a deadly alliance between a seemingly grieving husband and a drifter . Case sources: https...