It’s one of Los Angeles’s most haunting Halloween stories — a knock at the door, a mask, and a single gunshot that ended a man’s life. But behind the disguise was no stranger… it was a plan born from jealousy, loneliness, and a love that couldn’t exist in 1957.

In this Halloween special, Jewel takes you back to the real story of Peter Fabiano, the man murdered on his own doorstep by two women whose friendship turned fatal. Over decades, the case has been retold like a ghost story — but this wasn’t fiction. It was heartbreak, manipulation, and obsession hiding in plain sight.

🎙️ From cold cases… to current crime… and everything in between — this is Straight to the Case.

In this special bonus episode of Straight to the Case, Jewel and Jeremy revisit four stories that defined the show — The Night Stalker: Face of Evil, The Disappearance of Crystal Rogers, Innocent or Guilty: Crosley Green, and Survivor’s Story: Random Attacks.

They reflect on the cases that still linger in their minds — adding new facts, new questions, and new theories. From survivors who fought back, to innocence still in question, to a mother who vanished without a trace, and a city terrorized by pure evil — these are the stories that remind us why we keep looking for answers.

Because even when the case feels closed… the truth might still be waiting.

🎧 Plus, stay until the end for hints about what’s coming next — a recent breaking case, a new Innocent or Guilty, and another story that defines evil.

The trial of Richard Ramirez became more than a legal battle—it was a spectacle of horror, obsession, and disbelief. Inside the courtroom, survivors faced the man who haunted their nights, while the public watched a killer turn infamy into performance. Every smirk, every word, every moment revealed a man unrepentant in his darkness.

In this final part, we explore the aftermath of fear—the justice that followed, the lives forever changed, and the unsettling legacy left behind. Even decades later, the shadow of the Night Stalker lingers, reminding us that true evil doesn’t always stay buried.

⚠️ Listener discretion is advised. This episode contains disturbing accounts of violence, torture, and assault on minors that may not be suitable for all audiences.

As fear consumed California, detectives raced against time to stop a killer who seemed to vanish as quickly as he struck. Each new crime scene brought more horror, more confusion, and more pressure. The Night Stalker had no pattern—his victims came from every walk of life, every age, and every neighborhood. Evil didn’t discriminate, and neither did he.

In part two, we follow the frantic hunt to uncover the identity behind the terror. From the trail of evidence to the shocking arrest that finally ended his reign, this is where chaos met consequence. But even in the courtroom, the darkness surrounding him only deepened—revealing a man who glorified the evil that others feared.

⚠️ Listener discretion is advised. This episode contains disturbing descriptions of violence, torture, and assault on minors that may not be suitable for all audiences.

There are crimes that shake a community, and then there are crimes that paralyze entire cities. In the mid-1980s, California faced a nightmare unlike any before. A faceless predator moved silently through the night, leaving behind only fear, devastation, and unanswered questions. Neighbors locked their doors, families slept in terror, and no one felt safe—not in their homes, not even in their own beds.

In this first part, we begin to trace the early path of the man who would become known as the Night Stalker. We step into the origins of his story, exploring how darkness can take root, and how a name can become forever tied to evil. But even here, at the beginning, the warning signs were far more chilling than most could imagine.

⚠️ Listener discretion is advised. This episode contains disturbing accounts of violence, torture, and assault on minors that may not be suitable for all audiences.

A mother of five disappears over a holiday weekend. Her car is found abandoned on the side of the road—keys, purse, and phone still inside. What begins as a missing person case quickly unravels into something much darker, pulling in family, suspicion, and years of unanswered questions.

In this episode of Straight to the Case, we dive into one of Kentucky’s most haunting mysteries: The Disappearance of Crystal Rodgers.

In the final chapter of Innocent or Guilty: Crosley Green, we follow Crosley’s long fight for freedom to its heartbreaking present. With Keith Harrison leading the charge, appeals exposed hidden prosecutor notes, flawed dog tracking, and a suggestive lineup that should have never stood. For a moment, there was hope—Crosley was released, able to work, ride his motorcycle, marry, and share his faith with family.

But the state never stopped pushing back. In 2022, the appeals court overturned his victory. By 2023, the Supreme Court refused to hear his case, and Crosley was forced to return to prison—now in his 60s, still serving a life sentence.

We end this story with reflection: What does it mean when a man can spend decades behind bars on nothing but shaky testimony and questionable evidence? Does Crosley Green’s case force us to question not just his conviction, but the entire system—and even the death penalty itself?

In Part 2 of Innocent or Guilty: Crosley Green, we dig deeper into the cracks in the state’s case. Witnesses recant, investigators admit doubts, and the flaws in the physical evidence begin to surface. We break down the questionable dog tracking, the suggestive photo lineup, and the jury bias that sealed Crosley’s fate.

But even with all of this, the appeals courts refused to grant him a new trial—until a single mistake on paper changed everything. Crosley was taken off death row, not because he was proven innocent, but because of a sentencing error.

This is where the long fight for survival begins. With a new lawyer by his side, Crosley finally finds hope that one day the truth will come out.