The episode details the chilling criminal career of Christopher Bernard Wilder, known as the "Beauty Queen Killer" and "Snapshot Killer", who became one of America's most infamous serial murderers. It outlines his early life and background, including his dual citizenship and initial arrests for sexual assault, which foreshadowed his later violent tendencies. The source then focuses on his six-week crime spree in 1984, during which he abducted and murdered multiple young women across several states, often luring them under the guise of photography or modeling opportunities. It describes his modus operandi, the investigation and nationwide manhunt that ensued, and the violent confrontation in which he was killed, concluding with a discussion of his psychological profile and the lasting impact of his horrific crimes.

The episode recounts the tragic murder of Sunshine "Sunny" Stewart, a 48-year-old marine biologist and outdoor enthusiast, on Crawford Pond in Union, Maine, on July 2, 2025. It details her vibrant life and the community's shock and grief following her brutal death by strangulation and blunt force trauma. The source describes the swift investigation that led to the arrest of 17-year-old Deven Young two weeks later, who is charged with murder and will likely be tried as an adult. It also highlights the widespread fear and speculation within the peaceful town, particularly due to the unusual nature of the crime and rumors of other unsolved deaths in New England, while emphasizing the ongoing police investigation and the community's struggle to find closure.

The episode details the tragic 2013 murder of Jessie Blodgett, a 19-year-old college student and musician from Hartford, Wisconsin. It recounts how her death, caused by strangulation in her own home, deeply impacted her community and led to a complex investigation. The source also describes how the Investigation Discovery true-crime series, "A Killer Among Friends," specifically the episode titled "Your Smiles and Your Lies," explores this case. This particular episode highlights the betrayal felt by Jessie's loved ones when her former high school classmate and friend, Daniel Bartelt, was identified and convicted as her killer, despite initially maintaining his innocence. The text emphasizes Jessie's vibrant life, the profound grief her family experienced, and her father's subsequent establishment of The Love > Hate Project, a nonprofit aimed at preventing interpersonal violence.