Murder Tapes

In early 1960's, a prominent figure from one of America’s most well-known brewing families vanished on a quiet Colorado morning. What initially appeared to be a simple absence soon revealed signs of something far more sinister — a deserted car, an unsigned note, and whispers of a ransom. As authorities began to dig deeper, a trail emerged, stretching across state lines and international borders, leading to a man who had been hi...

In this episode, we uncover the shocking true story of Carl Tanzler—a man so obsessed with a young woman that he couldn’t let her go, even after death. Grave robbing, a preserved corpse, and a twisted idea of love make this one of the strangest cases in history.

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For Thomas and Jackie Hawks, it was their dream. A peaceful retirement spent sailing the Pacific on their beloved yacht, the "Well Deserved." But in 2004, that dream turned into a nightmare. When the couple vanished off the coast of California without a trace, investigators were left with only questions... and a boat that had changed hands under suspicious circumstances.

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When the Liske family is found murdered in the home the family would point to one of the sons with a long history of violence. Join me as I dive into all the evidence.

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Case Information: 

https://www.portclintonnewsherald.com/story/news/local/2015/04/07/man-killed-family-found-dead-prison-cell/25420415/

https://www.toledoblade.com/local/courts/2011/09/15/Liske-gets-life-for-deat...

When a woman gets into an argument with her boyfriend, she grabs the most unexpected item, a stiletto heel. Listen in as we discuss the Ana Trujillo case. A case that captivated the nation and sparked debates about self-defense, domestic violence, and the complexities of love gone wrong.

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Case Information:

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/tx-court-of-appeals/1709232.html

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In this episode, we dive into the disturbing details of Vicki Robinsons murder, exploring the chilling evidence, the twisted relationship between Valessa and Adam and the shocking moments that followed—when the three teenagers fled the scene, leaving a trail of chaos behind them. How could a mother’s life end at the hands of her own child?

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Case Information:

https://supremecourt.flcourts...

When Joanne Nelson's family couldn't get ahold of her after Valentine's Day they grew worried. Her current boyfriend claimed he hadn't heard from her but the truth would soon be revealed. Listen in as we discuss this case.

Listen in as I discuss the Jason Eric Massey Case. This episode also contains our very first guest/interview with one of Christina's friends. A special thank you to Heather!

When 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley didn't answer her family and friends' calls or messages, they began to worry. She had been out for her regular morning run in broad daylight, but she never returned. Tune in as we explore the details of this unsettling case.

The Andrea Yates case is one of the most notorious and tragic criminal cases in American history. In June 2001, Yates, a mother of five from Texas, drowned her children in the family bathtub, leading to a national conversation about mental health, postpartum depression, and the legal system's handling of such issues.

When an innocent man is wrongfully convicted of murdering Felicia Anne Gayle Pikus he would spend his whole life fighting to prove his innocence. Listen in as we discuss his case and all evidence obtained.

The Daryl Keith Holton case is a chilling chapter in American criminal history, centered around a man whose life spiraled into violence and tragedy. Daryl was convicted of a shocking crime: the brutal murder of his three children and stepchild. His actions shocked a community and raised difficult questions about mental health, parental responsibility, and the failures of social systems.

Clifford Robert Olson, a name that evokes a chilling sense of dread, was a Canadian serial killer whose heinous crimes cast a long shadow over Canadian society in the early 1980s. Born on January 1, 1940, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Clifford embarked on a brutal spree that would ultimately claim the lives of eleven victims, including both children and teenagers.

Leonard Lake and Charles Ng were two notorious American criminals whose heinous crimes shocked the world. Active during the early 1980s, this duo was responsible for a series of kidnappings, tortures, and murders, leaving a dark mark on criminal history.

On July 20, 2012, the vibrant city of Aurora, Colorado, was the scene of one of the most harrowing events in recent memory — a mass shooting at the Century Aurora 16 movie theater.

In the heart of Iowa City, Steven Sueppel, a respected former executive of Hills Bank and Trust Company, was charged with embezzling over half a million dollars. But the legal charges were just the tip of a chilling iceberg. As the courtroom drama unfolded, Sueppel's dark secret came to light—a horrific crime that shocked the nation.

Known for her shocking and brutal crimes, Katherine Mary Knight has become one of Australia's most infamous figures. In this episode, we’ll explore her troubled past, the heinous acts that shocked a nation, and the psychological factors that played a role in her descent into violence.

When a man murders his family in cold blood investigators would do their best to get a confession out of him. To their surprise it’d be easier than they thought and the details would make them question how a father and husband could commit such a heartless act. 

It was a quiet morning in January 1992 when a hunter in Madison, Indiana stumbled upon a horrifying scene in a secluded field. What began as a routine hunt turned into a grim discovery that would shatter a family and a community. The body of a young girl, burned beyond recognition and left in a disturbing pose, was about to reveal a nightmarish tale. Shanda Sharer, a vibrant 12-year-old with a promising future, had been brutally mu...