Missing Bride and The Camo Killer

The episode explores two distinct criminal cases. The first narrative focuses on the perplexing disappearance of Nikki Macauen, a bride-to-be, just weeks before her wedding, leading to initial suspicion of her fiancé, Bobby, before the discovery of her car shifts the focus to her ex-boyfriend Steven, and ultimately to an obsessive co-worker named Tommy Swint, who is later linked to an unsolved murder and commits suicide before his arrest. The second account details a "stand your ground" case involving Billy Woodward, an Army veteran who ambushed and killed two neighbors while injuring another, claiming self-defense due to alleged harassment, but was ultimately convicted of murder after his immunity claim was denied.

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This Episode recounts the tragic murder of 13-year-old Nicole Levelle in 2016, highlighting the dangers of online interactions and anonymous messaging apps like Kik. It explains how Nicole, a survivor of significant health challenges and a victim of bullying, was lured from her home by 18-year-old David Eisenhower, whom she met online. The narrative details the police investigation that uncovered Eisenhower's premeditated plans, aided by his confessions to friends and incriminating evidence found, including a missing Minion blanket and a shovel. Furthermore, it reveals the involvement of Natalie Keepers, another Virginia Tech student, who helped Eisenhower dispose of the body and was later found to be an accomplice. The episode explores the complex motives behind the crime, including Eisenhower's fear of statutory rape charges and a possible pregnancy, and the psychological profiles presented during the trials of both perpetrators.

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The episode examines the enduring mystery of the Zodiac Killer, a serial murderer who terrorized California in the late 1960s with cryptic letters and unsolved crimes. It details four confirmed attacks, including the murders of Betty Lou Jensen and David Faraday, Darlene Ferrin and Michael Mageau, Cecilia Shepard, and Paul Stine, highlighting the brutal nature of the crimes and the taunting methods used against law enforcement. The episode also explores prominent suspects like Arthur Leigh Allen and Richard Gaikowski, citing circumstantial evidence that linked them to the case. Finally, it introduces a recent TikTok theory by a man named Jay Foy, who claims his grandfather, Richard Hoffman, a former Vallejo police officer, was the Zodiac Killer, presenting various coincidences and pieces of familial evidence to support his shocking claim.

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This episode offers a comprehensive overview of the Jonestown Massacre and the life of its leader, Jim Jones. It traces Jones's early life, including his complex family dynamics and influences from diverse ideologies, highlighting his initial efforts in establishing the People's Temple as a seemingly progressive and racially inclusive organization. The narrative then shifts to the group's relocation to Guyana, where the commune known as Jonestown became a site of increasing control, abuse, and paranoia under Jones's leadership. Finally, the episode details the tragic events of November 18, 1978, including the murder of Congressman Leo Ryan and the mass suicide/murder of over 900 Temple members, concluding with the aftermath and reflections from Jones's surviving sons.

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The episode recounts the chilling true story of John Yelanick, a dentist from Blairesville, Pennsylvania, who mysteriously predicted his own murder and even paid his lawyer $10,000 to investigate it should it occur. The narrative details his life, his marriage to Michelle Cameler, their contentious separation and impending divorce, and the eventual gruesome discovery of John's body. Suspicion initially falls on a neighbor and a cousin due to financial dealings, but the investigation ultimately uncovers compelling evidence against Michelle's new boyfriend, Kevin Foley, a state trooper, despite initial attempts by authorities to dismiss his involvement. The episode highlights how Foley's own colleagues, bootprint evidence, and DNA found under John's fingernails ultimately led to his conviction, all while suggesting a possible, though unproven, manipulative role by Michelle.

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The Episode offers a comprehensive overview of the University of Idaho student murders, focusing on the events of November 13th, 2022, and the subsequent investigation. It details the discovery of the victims (Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin), the survivors' accounts (Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke), and the initial confusion and speculation that surrounded the case. The narrative then shifts to the identification and arrest of Bryan Kohberger, highlighting the critical role of the knife sheath DNA and cell phone pings in connecting him to the crime. Finally, it addresses his guilty plea in exchange for avoiding the death penalty, the ongoing mystery of his motive, and the enduring impact on the victims' families, while also touching upon earlier, unsolved cases in the area.

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The episode details the puzzling disappearance of John and Shelley Markley from Bristol, Ohio, on December 15th, 1995, and the subsequent investigation. Ruth, their eldest child, discovered their unexplained absence and several odd details at home, leading to a missing persons report. The investigation initially focused on a ransom attempt by a former employee, Steven Durst, who was convicted of extortion but never directly linked to their disappearance. Over time, various theories emerged, including Shelley's possible desire to leave John and an elaborate plot related to an old family murder, yet despite extensive efforts by both law enforcement and the family, the Markleys have never been found, leaving their children without closure after nearly three decades.

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The episode explores the infamous Lizzie Borden murder case from 1892, where wealthy Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally killed. It details the family's strained dynamics, including Lizzie and her sister Emma's resentment towards their stepmother and father's frugality. The account then provides a minute-by-minute timeline of the murder day, highlighting inconsistencies in Lizzie's statements and suspicious events such as a burned dress and a "handless hatchet." Finally, the episode presents the prosecution's case, the defense's strategy, the "not guilty" verdict, and various alternative theories regarding the killer's identity, ultimately concluding with the author's belief in Lizzie's guilt.

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