This case is a frightening account of how an individual's traumatic life experiences and abusive upbringing have the capability of producing someone who is capable of murdering another human being. I had heard about this case briefly in the past, but didn't dive into the particulars until I began researching this episode, and was surprised to learn that the residence where these crimes occurred, still stands today. You will be shocked at how a middle-aged landlady, who had th

This is the heartbreaking story of the Turpin family of Perris California. The media dubbed the family's home the "House of Horrors" as what was discovered in their home, which included 13 children, was shocking. This was one of the more difficult cases I've done, but it gave me this opportunity to bring awareness and discussion to an important issue that continues to be prevalent in homes and in families today. Transcribed Episode / EP09: "Behind Closed Doors" The Turpin Fam

Here we are at Part 2 of The Pike County Murders. With no suspects named after over 2 years into the investigation, the public thought that the killers would never be found, and that no one would be arrested. When suspects were actually named at a public news conference, complete shock went through the county of Piketon as well as the general public. Those individuals allegedly responsible for the Rhoden and Gilley murders were not in fact members of a drug cartel, but were

I'm starting to think there's something in the water in rural Ohio! When this case hit the news, I immediately assumed this was a drug deal gone bad. It had all the markings of that type of crime - eight people from the same family murdered, children spared, and marijuana plants on the premises. It all seemed to fit, except when the suspects were named and arrested. I've followed this case since the onset, and although it appears the suspects will not go to trial until possib

This was a crime story that I read years ago and will stick with you simply due to its sheer brutality. What's interesting about this case, is that de Kaplany had no criminal history or history of prior violent behavior, nor did he commit any further crimes after this particular incident. Was this a case of momentary psychosis, or an extreme reaction to jealousy and insecurity? Transcribed EP06: Geza de Kaplany "The Acid Doctor" [Theme Intro Music Begins] [Host]: Content on

I describe in this episode the possible motives behind why a mother would harm her own children. Even having some knowledge of those reasons, I still find it difficult to fathom how a person can hurt or kill their own children. What goes on in the mind of someone in that circumstance, we'll certainly never know, but the ramifications of their actions run deep and are devastating. Transcribed EP05: Christy Sheats & Cynthia Kessler Collier: Maternal Instincts [Host] This podcas

Being an avid hiker and outdoors person, any crime involving trails or hiking always intrigues me. This is a case where nature was used not only as the setting but as a catalyst for murder. As human beings, this case proves that we really want to believe the best in people, in the end all we're looking for is to be loved. Toni Henthorn thought she found a good man, trusted her own judgment and intuition, even when her gut told her something was slightly "off" about her perfe