Serial Napper | True Crime Stories for Naps
Serial Napper is the perfect true crime podcast for those who love a good nap and the most intriguing true crime stories. Hosted by Nikki Young, each episode offers a comprehensive and thoughtful deep dive into an unsolved mystery or lesser-known case, told succinctly and with all the key facts, just the way it happened. Let Nikki lead you through some of the most fascinating, chilling, and puzzling true crime stories you've never heard of, all while you drift off to sleep. Follow Nikki on social media for more updates.
Episodes
The Disappearance of Bethany Markowski: Did She Ever Make It to the Mall?
On March 4, 2001, 11-year-old Bethany Markowski vanished during what was supposed to be a routine weekend visit with her father, Larry. He says she went into the Old Hickory Mall in Jackson, Tennessee, while he napped in the van. But there’…
Gone in 150 Feet: The Mysterious Case of Garrett Bardsley
In August 2004, 12-year-old Boy Scout Garrett Bardsley vanished in Utah’s High Uintas Wilderness — just 150 feet from his campsite. He had been fishing with his father at Cuberant Lake when he stepped into cold water, soaking his shoes and …
A System That Let a Predator Walk Free: The Murder of Trina Campbell
In December 1987, 12-year-old Trina Campbell stepped off her school bus in Brampton, Ontario—and vanished. She had survived a traumatic childhood, bounced through the foster system, and was just beginning to settle into a new group home. Bu…
The Morgue Monster: David Fuller's Nightmare Crimes
In this deeply disturbing episode, we’re digging into the twisted double life of David Fuller—a seemingly friendly hospital maintenance worker who was hiding some of the darkest secrets imaginable.In 1987, the murders of Wendy Knell and Car…
Obsession in Plain Sight: The Rachel Barber Case
In 1999, 15-year-old Rachel Barber walked out of her ballet class and vanished. What followed was every parent's worst nightmare—and a chilling tale of obsession, identity theft, and murder. This week on Serial Napper, I’m diving deep into …
The Lie Behind the Swipe: Grace Millane’s Final Hours
Grace Millane was just 22 years old when she set out on the adventure of a lifetime — a solo trip around the world. Smart, independent, and full of life, she was exploring New Zealand when she matched with a man on Tinder. What happened nex…
Vigilante or Villain? The Shocking Case of Jade Janks and the Death of Her Stepfather
When interior designer Jade Janks discovered hundreds of explicit photos of herself hidden on her stepfather’s computer — some dating back to when she was just 16 — her world shattered.Days later, Tom Merriman, co-founder of a beloved butte…
The Fall That Wasn't: The Murder of Susann Sills
On the morning of November 13, 2016, fertility doctor Dr. Eric Scott Sills called 911 from his San Clemente home, claiming he had found his wife, Susann Sills, unresponsive at the bottom of the stairs. He said she’d fallen. But the scene to…
Strangers in the Dark: The Murder of Sarnia Teacher Noelle Paquette
On New Year’s Eve 2012, beloved kindergarten teacher Noelle Paquette disappeared after leaving a party alone. Less than two days later, her body was discovered in a wooded area outside Sarnia, Ontario, brutally taken by two strangers with a…
The Fake Cancer and Fatal Betrayal of Kacee Terry
When 38-year-old Kacee Lyn Terry was found unresponsive in her Utah bedroom in August 2024, everyone believed her years-long battle with cancer had finally come to an end. But what unfolded next would shock her family, friends, and the enti…
The Disappearance of Nicola Bulley: When True Crime Turns Toxic
Let’s go down the rabbit hole of another baffling and heartbreaking case — one that had an entire country glued to their phones, refreshing for updates, and questioning what they thought they knew about missing persons.This time, we’re head…
Vanished: The Tina Satchwell Case and the Secret Hidden Beneath the Stairs
Tonight’s case is one that rattled a small seaside town in Ireland — and left the entire country asking: how can someone vanish without a trace… in their own home?The last time anyone outside of her household saw Tina Satchwell alive was on…
The Many Faces of Samantha Azzopardi: Australia’s Most Bizarre Con Woman
Picture this: a young girl, clearly distressed, was found loitering near the General Post Office on bustling O’Connell Street. She’s alone, silent, and seemingly terrified. When two police officers in Ireland approach her, she doesn’t — or …
The Cam Girl Killer: How Grant Amato Seduced a Ghost Hunter's Wife from Prison
What happens when obsession crosses the line into destruction? When fantasy becomes more important than family? And when one man’s delusion spirals so far out of control… it ends in bloodshed?Night after night, Grant Amato sat in the dim gl…
Missing in Pictou County: The Vanishing of Lilly and Jack Sullivan
It all began on Friday morning, May 2nd, 2025. Lilly, who’s just six years old, and her little brother Jack, only four, were last seen around 10 a.m. near their home on Gairloch Road in Lansdowne Station, Pictou County. Their mother, Malehy…
Deadly Deception: The Cartel, the Affair, and the Romeoville Family Murders
Tonight, we’re talking about a crime that rocked the small village of Romeoville, Illinois. It was a quiet Sunday evening in September 2023 when police pulled up to a quaint blue home on Concord Avenue. The neighbourhood was calm and peacef…
Dodger Alibi: The Murder of Martha Puebla and the Man They Got Wrong
On the night of May 12, 2003, 16-year-old Martha Puebla sat outside her home in Sun Valley, California, sharing a quiet moment with a friend. Within minutes, her life was stolen by a gunman who asked for her by name before firing multiple s…
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[BONUS] ROGUE TRANSMISSIONS: Halfway to Halloween Hullabaloo
Somewhere the sun shines, somewhere the birds sing the glories of a new dawn. Somewhere … it's Spring again! But HERE … every day is Halloween! Rogue Transmissions, an uncanny anthology of exceptional indie podcasts, presents the Halfway to…
Vanished from His Bed: The Unsolved Disappearance of Zachary Bernhardt
The date was September 11th, 2000, in Clearwater, Florida. Eight-year-old Zachary Bernhardt was asleep in his bedroom when his mother, Leah Hackett, stepped out of their apartment on Drew Street. It was the middle of the night, but Leah sai…
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[BONUS] Unsolved & Unbelievable: Phoebe Handsjuk and Jelani Day | Serial Napper x Perplexity Collab
In this crossover episode, Serial Napper and Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast join forces to dive deep into two of the most haunting and baffling true crime cases in recent memory.🎙️ Nikki from Serial Napper takes a closer look at the heartbr…
She Just Wanted to Go Home: The Tragic Death of Emily Pike
She was just 14. A soft-spoken girl who loved her cat, sketched her dreams in notebooks, took guitar lessons, and had just begun to explore who she was—experimenting with makeup, thinking about high school, maybe even college. Her name was …
Trapped in Obsession: The Ashley Wadsworth Murder Case
In the age of social media and online connections, it's easy to believe that relationships—no matter how far apart—can flourish, even across continents. But for one 19-year-old woman, an online romance with a charming young Englishman would…
Breaking the Code: The Mysterious Death of Ricky McCormick and the Unsolved Cipher
The date is June 30, 1999. A body is discovered in a cornfield, about 20 miles outside of St. Louis, Missouri. The man, 41-year-old Ricky McCormick, is found dressed in nothing but dirty blue jeans and a stained white T-shirt. His body is b…
A Mother Accused of the Unthinkable: Patricia Stallings Fight for Justice
In the scorching summer of 1989, a mother’s worst nightmare began. Patricia Stallings, just 24 years old, rushed her critically ill baby, Ryan, to the hospital. What followed would send her into a heart-wrenching battle for her life and fre…
Popcorn and Pistols, a Cinema Tragedy: Chad Oulson's Last Day
On January 13, 2014, just before 1:30 PM, moviegoers were settling in for an afternoon of entertainment. The lights dimmed, trailers played, and everything seemed normal—until the lives of two men, Chad Oulson, a U.S. Army veteran, and Curt…
Secrets, Suspects, and the Hunt for Her Killer: The Vanishing of Suzy Lamplugh
On July 28, 1986, 25-year-old Suzy Lamplugh, a driven and confident real estate agent from London, England, went missing under bizarre and unsettling circumstances. Suzy, who had a promising career ahead of her, left her office that morning…
Uncover the Dark Side of Reality TV: The Tragic Tale of Nancy Campbell-Panitz
Join me for a gripping episode that delves into one of the most infamous television shows in history—the Jerry Springer Show—and its connection to a shocking tragedy. Meet Nancy Campbell-Panitz, a quiet single mother who found herself at th…
Secrets, Lies, and a Cold Case That Won't Die: The Unsolved Murder of Dana Bradley
On December 14, 1981, in St. John's, Newfoundland, 14-year-old Dana Bradley vanished while hitchhiking home to celebrate her mother's birthday. Witnesses saw her get into a car with an unknown man, but she never arrived. Four days later, he…
Graveyard Confessions: The Disappearance of Lee Boxell
In the quiet suburbs of South London, a 15-year-old boy with an infectious smile and warm personality vanished without a trace in 1988. Lee Boxell left his home on a Saturday morning, with his parents believing he was off to a football matc…
When Love Turned Deadly: Reeva Steenkamp's Tragic Valentine’s Day
On February 14, 2013, a day meant for love and romance turned into a tragic and mysterious event that would shake the world. Oscar Pistorius, the renowned South African Paralympian athlete known as the "Blade Runner," fired four shots throu…
Uncovering the Tragic Failures of the Justice System: Crystal McCrory Jones
On February 9, 2023, Crystal McCrory Jones, a 43-year-old woman, failed to show up for a scheduled doctor's appointment, prompting her husband to request a welfare check. What Deputy Chuck Harris found inside her home would forever change t…
The Baffling Disappearance of Noah Donohoe: Unraveling the Mystery
On June 21, 2020, 14-year-old Noah Donohoe vanished from Belfast, Northern Ireland, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. The most perplexing aspect of his disappearance was captured on surveillance footage: Noah riding his bike n…
The Tragic Betrayal of Brianna Ghey: A Shocking Case of Deception and Murder
On February 11, 2023, 16-year-old Brianna Ghey, a vibrant teenager with a passion for TikTok, embarked on what seemed like a routine Saturday outing. She left her home to meet a friend, Scarlett Jenkinson, after receiving a text invitation …
The Vanishing of the Jack Family: A Chilling Canadian Mystery
On August 2, 1989, the Jack family—Ronnie, Doreen, and their two young sons, Russell and Ryan—mysteriously disappeared from Prince George, British Columbia. This Indigenous family, seeking a better life, was lured by a stranger's promise of…
The Tragic Case of Innocence Lost: Jordan Browns Traumatic Childhood
On a frigid February morning in 2009, a rural Pennsylvania town was shaken by a brutal crime: the murder of 26-year-old Kenzie Marie Houk, eight months pregnant with her unborn child. The investigation that followed raised more questions th…
An Unlikely Suspect: The Murders of J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett
In the sweltering summer of 1999, a small Alabama town was forever changed when two vibrant teenagers, J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett, vanished on a night meant to celebrate J.B.'s birthday. Hours later, their bodies were discovered in the…
The Fatal Obsession: The Tragic Case of Shayna Hubers and Ryan Poston
On the evening of October 12, 2012, a chilling 911 call shook Highland Heights, Kentucky. Shayna Hubers, just 21 years old, calmly reported, "I killed my boyfriend in self-defense." When police arrived, they found Ryan Poston, a 29-year-old…
T'was the Night Before Christmas: The Unsolved Cases
May 2025 be the year of answers and justice for many. Merry Christmas everyone. xo-Nikki Serial NapperI will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https:/…
The Horrifying Date That Turned Into a Nightmare: Sade Robinson's Tragic Murder
On April 1, 2024, 19-year-old Sade Robinson from Milwaukee eagerly anticipated a night out on a date. Surveillance footage captured her sitting beside a man at Twisted Fisherman, a local restaurant, before they left together. This would be …
The Dark Legacy of Mark Kilroy: A Spring Break Nightmare
In the spring of 1989, what was supposed to be a week of sun and fun for Mark Kilroy, a 21-year-old University of Texas student, turned into a horrific nightmare. While on spring break in Matamoros, Mexico, Mark vanished outside a bar, leav…