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.

We’re making red velvet French toast—but things get dark fast. On January 16, 1984, adopted teen Larry Swartz snapped and took revenge on his strict, abusive Christian parents. He even tried to frame his brother Michael—but the truth came out. The twists in this case are wild, disturbing, and unforgettable. Grab your breakfast… if you dare.

Have you seen the poem Michelle’s “friend” wrote in her honor? No? Consider yourself lucky. Some things are just too unsettling to forget… Why would anyone turn missing someone into something this creepy? This isn’t love—it’s unsettling obsession, and it’ll make your skin crawl.

Westfield was supposed to be safe. Quiet. Perfect.
Then the letters started coming.

Someone calling themselves “The Watcher” claimed to be watching the Broaddus family’s every move—naming their children, studying the house, waiting. Neighbors whispered about the home itself, like something inside it wanted a family of its own.

Was it a stalker hiding in plain sight?
A secret buried in the walls?
Or a threat that was closer than anyone wanted to admit?

This is the story of the house that never let its owners feel alone.

Did this American novelist bludgeon his wife, or was Kathleen Peterson's passing an accident? Michael Peterson was an American novelist who lost his wife to an unfortunate slip and fall down the stairs. Or did he? When the medics showed up, the scene looked less like a tiny and more like a big bludgeon to the head. When the novelist was arrested and tried in court, his story began to twist and turn more than the staircase that he claims ended his wife's life.🔪 RECIPE USED 🔪Hearty Protein-Packed Chili by Tasty: https://tasty.co/recipe/hearty-protein-packed-chili🔪🔪🔪If you are new here, Killer Bites is about to be your new true crime & cooking obsession! If you like murder, mystery, and food, we highly recommend you hit that SUBSCRIBE button!Each week Allie, Mack, Brandi, Nisha, and some friends cook some tasty bites while talking about crazy true-crime cases. Don't you worry though, it all comes with a seasoning of comedy. 😉SUBSCRIBE ➮ https://tinyurl.com/2n7p5syx FOLLOW US! Facebook ➮ https://tinyurl.com/kbfcbk

On March 7, 2015, after years of abuse, a teen blogger takes revenge on her parents after a failed attempt to run away from them. The teen, Ashlee Martinson, was better known as "Vampchick." At the time of the murders, she was super into dark stories, heavy makeup, and even had dreams of becoming a mortician. So, of course, people at the time assumed that her criminal tendencies were influenced by her morbid hobbies. But once you start digging into Ashley's life, her story takes an even darker turn, and one might start to understand her desire for revenge. 🔪 RECIPE USED 🔪vegan empire cookies | hot for food by hot for food🔪🔪🔪If you are new here, Killer Bites is about to be your new true crime & cooking obsession! If you like murder, mystery, and food, we highly recommend you hit that SUBSCRIBE button!Each week Allie, Mack, Brandi, Nisha, and some friends cook some tasty bites while talking about crazy true-crime cases. Don't you worry though, it all comes with a seasoning of comedy. 😉SUBSCRIBE ➮ https://tinyurl.com/2n7p5syx FOLLOW US! Facebook ➮ https://tinyurl.com/kbfcbk