Episodes

  • The Unraveling: Adopted Daughter's Betrayal

    The Unraveling: Adopted Daughter's Betrayal
    Aug 23 2025
    This podcast describes the brutal 2016 murders of Rick and Debbie Halverson in Evansville, Indiana, initially appearing as a random act of violence. However, the investigation swiftly uncovers that their 15-year-old adopted daughter, Nicole Halverson, is the primary suspect. The narrative reveals Nicole's deeply traumatic past in Russia, her struggles with adjustment, and the Halversons' recent consideration of reversing her adoption, exacerbated by Rick's secret affair with Nicole's friend's boyfriend. Ultimately, Nicole confesses to killing her adoptive parents with a weed whacker and then murdering her friend, Samantha Brooks, who knew too much, staging it as a suicide. The text concludes with Nicole's conviction and sentencing to 75 years in prison, highlighting the profound tragedy and the community's struggle to comprehend such a horrific act.
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    58 mins
  • Mother's Milk: A Family Tragedy of Betrayal and Bloodshed

    Mother's Milk: A Family Tragedy of Betrayal and Bloodshed
    Aug 20 2025
    This true crime account details the tragic murder of celebrated Houston chef Mary Bell Russell in March 2021, initially appearing as a break-in but ultimately revealed to be committed by her terminally ill 16-year-old daughter, Sophia. The narrative explores the dysfunctional family dynamics that led to the event, including Mary Bell's refusal to fund Sophia's experimental cancer treatment, falsely claiming the money was for the family dog's medical care, while secretly transferring it to her sous chef and lover to cover his gambling debts. The source chronicles the police investigation, which initially considered the ex-husband and the sous chef as suspects, before evidence pointed to Sophia. Ultimately, Sophia confessed to the emotionally charged murder and was confined to a psychiatric hospice facility where she later died, leaving behind a story of betrayal, secrets, and profound loss.
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    31 mins
  • Oregon Fire: Mother Murders Children for Freedom

    Oregon Fire: Mother Murders Children for Freedom
    Aug 18 2025
    This podcast episode recounts the tragic deaths of Leela and Jackson Morgan, two children who perished in a house fire in Ultimate, Oregon, in September 2022. The narrative details how their mother, Calgary Morgan, and her boyfriend, Dennis Whley, were responsible for setting the fire, driven by a desire for life insurance money and a fresh start without the children. The investigation uncovered damning text messages and evidence of Calgary increasing the children's life insurance policies just before the incident. The episode follows the arrest, trial, and conviction of Calgary Morgan for aggravated murder and arson, and Dennis Whley's plea deal for conspiracy, concluding with the aftermath for those involved and the community.
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    34 mins
  • The Ballad of Hannah McGraw: Faith, Forbidden Love, and Family Fury

    The Ballad of Hannah McGraw: Faith, Forbidden Love, and Family Fury
    Aug 16 2025
    The podcast details the tragic murder of 18-year-old Hannah McGra in Beckley, West Virginia, who was found shot 17 times in her family's backyard. Initially appearing senseless, the investigation uncovered a secret affair Hannah had with a married youth pastor, Michael Daniels, and years of abuse within her strict, religious family at the hands of her father, Mark McGra. The narrative reveals that her parents, particularly her father, reacted with extreme rage upon discovering the relationship, leading to Hannah's death. Ultimately, her father, Mark McGra, was convicted of first-degree murder, highlighting a community grappling with secrets, control, and faith. The aftermath shows the lives of those involved permanently altered, and a scholarship established in Hannah's memory.
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    32 mins
  • The Sins of Iowa Park

    The Sins of Iowa Park
    Aug 14 2025
    The source details the shocking murder of 16-year-old Kaye Ellis in Iowa Park, Texas, a case that initially appeared as a typical teenage mishap but quickly unraveled into a web of familial deceit and betrayal. It recounts the discovery of Kaye's body in her family's garage and the subsequent police investigation that led to the uncovering of secret relationships involving both Kaye and her mother, Rhonda, with their youth pastor, Chase Harmon. The text outlines the arrest and trial of Kaye's parents, Rhonda and Mark Ellis, who were ultimately convicted of first-degree murder for her brutal beating death, driven by rage and religious guilt after Kaye threatened to expose the affair. It concludes by describing the aftermath and lasting impact of the tragedy on the small, faith-driven community and the lives of all involved.
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    37 mins
  • The Children of The Summer Storm_ A Springfield Tragedy

    The Children of The Summer Storm_ A Springfield Tragedy
    Aug 11 2025
    This podcast details the tragic murder of Avery and Noah Maddox by their mother, Jenna Maddox, in Springfield, Missouri. It recounts the discovery of the children's bodies by a neighbor after a storm, the subsequent police investigation, and the unraveling of a complex web of secrets, including Jenna's struggle with alcoholism and bipolar disorder, and her affair with Daniel Boyd. The narrative highlights the children's vibrant personalities and dreams cut short, leading to Jenna's confession and conviction for first-degree murder, with Boyd also receiving a sentence for conspiracy due to his involvement. The source concludes by describing the aftermath for those involved and the lasting impact of this devastating case on the community.
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    56 mins
  • The Daughter's Diary: A Family Secret Unveiled

    The Daughter's Diary: A Family Secret Unveiled
    Aug 9 2025
    This audio podcast details the tragic murder of 15-year-old Emily Ross, initially presented as a well-liked teenager living in a seemingly normal small town in Tennessee. The source chronicles the investigation into her death, revealing her father, Rob Ross, as a controlling and abusive individual. His secret affair, discovered by Emily, is identified as the catalyst for the fatal beating. The transcript covers the police investigation, including the crucial discovery of Emily's diary, the interviews with her mother and Rob's mistress, and ultimately, Rob's arrest, trial, and conviction for first-degree murder, providing a comprehensive account of the crime and its aftermath.
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    46 mins
  • Timberland High Tragedy: Teacher's Affair, Student's Murder

    Timberland High Tragedy: Teacher's Affair, Student's Murder
    Aug 7 2025
    The source details the brutal murder of 18-year-old high school student Michael "Mikey" Bennett in Wentzville, Missouri, in April 2022. The investigation uncovered a secret sexual relationship between Mikey and his English teacher, Andrea Monroe, which ultimately led to her husband, Jeremy Monroe, committing the murder out of jealousy and rage. Jeremy tracked Mikey's location using a GPS app, confronted him in the woods behind the school, and fatally stabbed him. Andrea was later found guilty of unlawful sexual conduct and as an accessory to the murder, while Jeremy received a life sentence for first-degree murder. The community grappled with the aftermath, leading to new school policies and Mikey's mother establishing a foundation to help victims of abuse.
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    40 mins