Episodes

  • Poisoned Potluck: A Kentucky Family Betrayal

    Poisoned Potluck: A Kentucky Family Betrayal
    Jun 25 2025
    This true crime account details the 2016 murder of Trina Louise Dillard in Bowling Green, Kentucky, who was poisoned with cyanide in a dish of chicken and dumplings. The narrative describes Trina’s transient lifestyle and the discovery of her body, leading to a police investigation that uncovered familial tensions within the Dillard household. Ultimately, Trina's sister-in-law, Holly Jean Dillard, was convicted of the murder, with her husband, Travis Dillard, serving as an accessory, revealing a complex web of betrayal and jealousy exposed through digital evidence. The text follows the legal proceedings and the aftermath for those involved, highlighting how hidden family dynamics led to a shocking tragedy.
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    31 mins
  • The Florida Family Massacre

    The Florida Family Massacre
    Jun 23 2025
    A podcast about the brutal family massacre that occurred in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in June 2017, focusing on the Reilly family murders. It describes the victims—Doug, Melissa, and their two sons, Tyler and Brandon—and the grisly discovery of their bodies. The narrative then follows the police investigation, which initially considers two suspects: Lance Rivers, a male entertainer with whom Melissa had a flirty text relationship, and Tanya Brewster, Melissa's best friend and next-door neighbor. A significant twist is revealed when a second phone belonging to Melissa exposes her secret romantic relationship with Tanya, and an anonymous message is sent to Lance.
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    42 mins
  • The Son Who Loved Her to Death

    The Son Who Loved Her to Death
    Jun 21 2025
    This podcast details the tragic murder of Candace Leanne Morris in July 2019, focusing on the investigation and subsequent conviction of her 16-year-old son, Tanner Morris. The sources explain how Candace's death, initially staged to appear as an overdose, was revealed to be strangulation, leading police to suspect Tanner. The narrative explores the complex mother-son relationship, Tanner's jealousy over his mother's new boyfriend, and the potential influence of a religious neighbor, Leslie Brantley, who was initially suspected of aiding in the cover-up but never charged. Ultimately, Tanner's journal entries and confession secured his conviction for second-degree murder, resulting in a 30-year prison sentence.
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    40 mins
  • The Fantasy Girlfriend: A Mother's Deadly Betrayal

    The Fantasy Girlfriend: A Mother's Deadly Betrayal
    Jun 19 2025
    This podcast provides an overview of a disturbing true crime case that unfolded in Katy, Texas, in March 2023, resulting in the murder of 14-year-old Jessica Lynn Carter. The narrative chronicles Jessica's disappearance and the subsequent discovery of her body, detailing the initial investigation that considered her ex-boyfriend and her mother, Cheryl Anne Meadows, as suspects. A pivotal twist is revealed when investigators uncover Cheryl’s elaborate deception: her supposed girlfriend, Kendall Bishop, was entirely fabricated. The texts explain how Cheryl’s desperation over financial issues and the desire to attend a Taylor Swift concert with her fictional partner led her to attempt to sell Jessica on the dark web, ultimately resulting in her daughter's strangulation when Jessica discovered the scheme.
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    28 mins
  • Sunset Palms Murder

    Sunset Palms Murder
    Jun 17 2025
    11 mins
  • Lake Isabella: Death of an Eagle Scout

    Lake Isabella: Death of an Eagle Scout
    Apr 4 2025
    The true crime podcast is an episode focusing on the 1979 death of Eagle Scout Timothy White at a summer camp in Lake Isabella, California. The narrative introduces Timothy, a promising teenager, and the discovery of his body at the base of an incline. The episode outlines the initial investigation by Detectives Hamby and Brixton, the questioning of fellow scout Joey Castiglleion, and the subsequent scrutiny of scout leader Vu Alberts due to alleged personal issues and a rumored relationship with Timothy's mother, Tammy White.
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    13 mins
  • Cruise Ship Killer: Love Triangle Tragedy

    Cruise Ship Killer: Love Triangle Tragedy
    Apr 2 2025
    The podcast details the shocking murder of Ray Trusca aboard a cruise ship during his 20th-anniversary celebration in 2001. The episode, titled "Secret Gay Love Triangle Turns Deadly on Cruise Ship," uncovers a complex web of clandestine relationships involving Trusca, his wife Dina, a colleague named Bob Hackles, and another man, Carl Bowhines. The narrative follows the investigation by the FBI, highlighting the discovery of crucial evidence and the interrogation of the suspects.
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    16 mins
  • Winterset: Sheriff or Serial Killer?

    Winterset: Sheriff or Serial Killer?
    Apr 1 2025
    This source presents a true crime podcast transcript detailing the unsettling events that transpired in Winteret, Iowa, in late 1998. The narrative centers on a series of brutal murders of teenage girls that shocked the small town. Initially, suspicion fell on a boyfriend, but the investigation soon took a dramatic turn when the local sheriff became the prime suspect.
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    14 mins