Episodes

  • 11-Year-Old Slaughters Parents after Taking Away Video Games

    11-Year-Old Slaughters Parents after Taking Away Video Games
    Feb 24 2026
    In this shocking true crime case from Lenexa, Kansas, 15-year-old Ryan Halstedt brutally murdered his parents, Mark and Elaine Halstedt, after they confiscated his video game, Grand Theft Auto 5. Mark, a 45-year-old IT project manager, and Elaine, a former HR professional recently laid off, were found dead in their home in February 2019—Mark stabbed 25 times on the living room couch and Elaine beaten with a hammer. Police investigations uncovered disturbing digital evidence showing Ryan obsessively replaying violent in-game scenarios, ultimately revealing him as the murderer. This true crime story explores family tragedy, teenage violence, digital obsession, and shocking parental homicide, following the investigation, arrest, trial, and life after the verdict. Perfect for fans of true crime stories, juvenile crime cases, and high-profile murder investigations.


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    36 mins
  • Teen's Dangerous Affair with High School Principal Ends in Murder

    Teen's Dangerous Affair with High School Principal Ends in Murder
    Feb 21 2026
    The shocking true crime story of Amara Kalkie-Hughes, an 18-year-old high school activist from Elgin, Illinois, whose secret affair with her principal, Dr. Gregory Hensley, ended in murder. In April 2021, Amara, known for her bold student activism and campaigns against her city’s controversial sister-city agreement with Matamoros, Mexico, was found dead in her car behind a local arts center. Investigators uncovered a months-long illegal relationship with a school principal, leading to a high-profile investigation, arrests, and a gripping murder trial in 2024. Follow the case of betrayal, abuse of power in schools, digital forensics breakthroughs, and the pursuit of justice in this true crime story. Perfect for fans of high school murder cases, true crime podcasts, and real-life crime investigations.


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    35 mins
  • Housewife Admits to Killing Husband after He Has Sex with Her Son

    Housewife Admits to Killing Husband after He Has Sex with Her Son
    Feb 18 2026
    A shocking true crime case out of Fishers, Indiana: Housewife Marianne Ketterly admits to killing her husband Ross Ketterly after discovering he had an ongoing sexual relationship with her 21-year-old son Byron. This chilling Indiana murder story involves betrayal, family secrets, and a brutal stabbing in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Ross, a well-known wedding planner in central Indiana, was found dead in his master bedroom in July 2022, leading to a high-profile investigation, police interrogations, and a sensational trial. Watch as we uncover the twists, suspects, forensic evidence, and the courtroom drama surrounding one of the most disturbing domestic homicide cases in Indiana history. True crime fans will not want to miss this real-life story of obsession, manipulation, and maternal rage.


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    35 mins
  • High School Girl Beaten with Baseball Bat after Affair with Lecherous Older Man

    High School Girl Beaten with Baseball Bat after Affair with Lecherous Older Man
    Feb 15 2026
    In this True Crime Case Files episode, we investigate the shocking murder of Clara Whitfield, an 18-year-old high school senior in Little Rock, Arkansas, who was brutally beaten with a baseball bat by her therapist, Dr. Lionel Graves. Discover the chilling details of Clara’s secret prescription pill addiction, her illegal and abusive relationship with her Jungian analyst, and the deadly chain of events that led to her death in August 2021. Follow the police investigation, forensic evidence, and digital detective work that exposed the predator, the courtroom trial, and the life-changing verdict. This true crime story delves into sexual exploitation, therapist misconduct, first-degree murder, family secrets, and justice served, making it a gripping real-life murder mystery you won’t forget.


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    35 mins
  • Young Woman Gets Blackmailed into Throuple; Ends Up Dead

    Young Woman Gets Blackmailed into Throuple; Ends Up Dead
    Feb 12 2026
    Discover the shocking true crime story of Madeline “Linny” Mandelbaum, a 21-year-old college student from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who was blackmailed into a throuple and tragically found dead in a staged overdose. This true crime case exposes manipulation, coercion, and control by Elena Hale-Anton and Lukas Hale-Anton, revealing a twisted web of blackmail, sexual exploitation, and parental involvement. Learn how police investigations, forensic evidence, and digital messages uncovered the truth behind Linny’s death, leading to an international manhunt and the arrest of her murderer in France. Follow the trial, verdict, and sentencing in this real-life Fort Lauderdale murder mystery and explore the devastating impact on Linny’s family, friends, and community. If you are fascinated by true crime, murder mysteries, blackmail cases, and complex homicide investigations, this episode of True Crime Case Files is a must-watch.


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    38 mins
  • Teenage Boy Slaughtered by Married Lover after Giving Her STDs

    Teenage Boy Slaughtered by Married Lover after Giving Her STDs
    Feb 9 2026
    In this shocking true crime story from Aiken, South Carolina, 18-year-old high school senior Michael Pondley, a straight-A student, debate team captain, and Applebee’s server, is brutally murdered after secretly selling sex to older women in town. Just after midnight, his body is found in a secluded area behind the restaurant, shot 28 times in a rage-driven attack. The investigation uncovers a web of lies, affairs, and hidden sexual encounters involving Marianne Whitlow, the pastor’s wife; Reverend Daniel Whitlow; and ultimately Loretta Mayfield, a recently widowed grandmother whose health and life were devastated by sexually transmitted infections from Michael. Follow this chilling true crime case as detectives track phone records, analyze ballistics, and piece together motive, leading to Loretta’s arrest, trial, and conviction for first-degree murder. Explore betrayal, secret affairs, STDs, revenge, and shocking murder in Aiken in this gripping episode of True Crime Case Files.


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    35 mins
  • Husband Kills Rich Wife to Marry His Teenage Stepdaughter

    Husband Kills Rich Wife to Marry His Teenage Stepdaughter
    Feb 6 2026
    In August 2023, Brownsville, Tennessee was rocked by the shocking murder of Denise Harper-Caldwell, a self-made entrepreneur and owner of Harper Auto Group. Found dead at the bottom of her staircase, Denise’s death was staged to look like an accident, but investigators uncovered a chilling truth. Her husband, Johnson Caldwell, embezzled thousands from her business to secretly support her teenage daughter, Benjamina ‘Bennie’ Harper, and groomed her over time. Motivated by financial greed and sexual obsession, Johnson killed Denise to cover his crimes and inherit her fortune. Follow this true crime story of murder, betrayal, and family secrets, including police investigation, forensic evidence, trial, and conviction. Subscribe for full coverage of real-life murders, true crime cases, and shocking criminal investigations.


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    35 mins
  • Teenage Girl Decapitated by Her Elderly Sex Addict Husband

    Teenage Girl Decapitated by Her Elderly Sex Addict Husband
    Feb 3 2026
    In March 2021, 18-year-old Lennaline “Lena” Price, a runaway teen struggling for stability in Acworth, Georgia, was brutally murdered just weeks after marrying 88-year-old Harold “Hal” Whitcombe. Her headless body was discovered in a dumpster near Highway 92, sparking one of Cobb County’s most shocking homicide investigations. Detectives uncovered a twisted web of sexual obsession, betrayal, and manipulation involving Whitcombe, his lovers, and Dr. Evelyn Hartwell, his psychiatrist, who was later arrested and convicted for the killing. Follow the full true crime story as we detail the investigation, forensic evidence, shocking motives, trial, and life after the verdict. True crime fans, murder mystery enthusiasts, and investigators will find this case both chilling and captivating.

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    35 mins