On November 7, 1969, a well-liked Baltimore nun disappears into thin air. There are a LOT of shocking crimes out there but, who would want to hurt a NUN? So, the nun in question, sister Cathy, was a 26-year-old Catholic nun and teacher living in Baltimore. After going out to run some errands, Cathy was faced by a terrifying scenario… her own termination.

An attempted robbery.
A wealthy family’s home.
Four construction workers dead.

And a young woman from a small town sentenced to 165 years in prison.

Charity Payne says she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Prosecutors painted a very different picture — one of planning, participation, and responsibility. The jury had to decide whether she was a criminal, a victim, a bystander… or something in between.

In this episode, we break down what happened the night of the attempted robbery at the Sears family home, the evidence presented in court, the arguments that divided a community, and why this case still sparks debate.

Because this story isn’t simple.

It has layers.

And by the end, you’ll have to decide for yourself:
Was Charity Payne a scapegoat — or exactly where she belonged?

We delve into the story of Daniel Wozniak, the charismatic community theater actor turned criminal mastermind. Wozniak's life took a dark turn in 2010 when he found himself at the center of a chilling murder investigation involving his own friend. The most dramatic part about this case? His motive. Tune in to uncover the shocking secrets and sinister schemes behind Daniel Wozniak's descent into darkness.