Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle.
In a small town called Reading, Northern California, the tranquility of the residents was shattered when the body of 16-year-old Jenny White was found in her backyard. At first, everyone sympathized with her grandfather, Harold White, who a…
In August 2009, a small town in Virginia was shaken by a horrifying discovery: two brothers, Anthony and James Gray, were found dead with their hands tied and clear signs of violence. Outwardly, they were known as quiet and reserved, but ru…
In a small town in New York, St. Peter’s Church and Pastor Jonathan stood as symbols of morality and social life for its residents. But behind the pastor’s pious image lay a dark secret that eventually dragged the town into a spiral of myst…
Clayton, a small town in Oregon known for its safety and tranquility, was rocked when Emily Johnson was found dead in a park—killed with a single gunshot. The culprit? Michael Stewart, her ex-boyfriend who turned into a stalker. At first, t…
In the city of Boulder, Colorado, the tranquility of the morning is shattered by an emergency call from a neighbor who hears terrifying screams coming from Lisa Martin's house. When the officers arrive, they find the body of Emma—Lisa's ado…
In a peaceful small town, tragedy strikes the respected Harris family. After the discovery of John Harris's body, a successful businessman, the police begin to unravel a complex web of lies. The investigation revealed that behind closed doo…
In the small town of Chapi, Massachusetts, the seemingly perfect life of the Thompson family is shattered when Elizabeth, their gifted daughter, is found brutally murdered. With no signs of robbery or break-in, Detective Emma Richards must …
A quiet morning in the small town of Windsor, Vermont, was shattered by a horrific discovery: Laura Jensen, a woman known for her kindness and generosity, was found dead in her home. What initially appeared to be a failed robbery quickly tu…
On the morning of August 15, 2006, the peaceful atmosphere in Bells Falls was shattered by the discovery of the bodies of Elizabeth Wilson and her boyfriend, John Randolph, in the Wilson family home. Detectives David Harper and Sarah Miller…
Lakewood, a small, peaceful town in the heart of Wisconsin, was rocked by the brutal murder of Michael Thompson—a successful businessman found dead in his living room with no signs of struggle. Behind the facade of a harmonious family lies …
In August 2007, the body of 19-year-old Logan Miller was found strangled on the edge of the Redford forest—not far from the home of the charismatic widow, Carolene Winters. Traces of branch cuts, defensive wounds on his arms, fingerprints o…
Stonebrook, Texas: a small town that has appeared calm and peaceful for decades, harbors a dark secret behind the doors of Jonathan and Emily Miller’s home. On the surface, Emily—the victim—was a cheerful and beloved figure, while Jonathan—…
In 2007, in the peaceful small town of Sanville, the disappearance of Alice Grayson revealed the darkest secrets behind the Grayson family’s perfect façade. In this episode, you will hear how the school’s CCTV suddenly went offline, blood t…
One night in 2008, in the small Virginia town of Hayville, Sarah Jenkinson was found dead in her kitchen—no sign of forced entry or struggle, only odd footprints, her ring removed, and tampered CCTV footage. Detective James Walker follows d…
In this episode, we delve into the tragic death of Emily Hartman—a young woman known for her friendliness and active role in the local community—who was found murdered in her living room with signs of violence but no forced entry. Unique fa…
When 13-year-old Kei'Mani Latigue didn’t show up for school, her grandmother knew something was wrong. What began as a missing child report would soon unravel into one of the most disturbing and heartbreaking cases to hit Toledo, Ohio in ye…
In this episode, we uncover true tales of marriages turned lethal experiments: from the insidious thallium poisonings by Russian engineer Vataslav Solovio—who silently killed his wife, daughter, and partner—to modern cases like the medical …
On September 21, 1996, 15-year-old Danielle “Danni” Houchins went for a walk in Belgrade, Montana—and never came home. Her body was found hours later in a shallow canal, showing signs of sexual assault and drowning. Although DNA was collect…
On November 21, 1974, two bombs exploded at two popular pubs in Birmingham, England—the Mulberry Bush and the Tavern in the Town—killing 21 people and injuring 182 others. Six Irish men living in Birmingham were arrested shortly afterward: …
On March 31, 1995, Selena Quintanilla—known as the “Queen of Tejano” and a Mexican-American cultural icon—was murdered by her number one fan, Yolanda Saldívar, who was later found to have embezzled money from Selena’s fan club and boutique …
In Colorado 2018, bright‑future bride‑to‑be Kelsey Berreth was abducted and murdered—shocking the entire state. Unique twists include the killer’s ex‑girlfriend suddenly showing up to wipe away blood and erase crime‑scene evidence to protec…
In 1990 in Florida, a series of horrific killings shook the town as young college students became brutal victims. The perpetrator, Danny Rolling, didn’t just murder his victims—he displayed their bodies in gruesome fashion, carving symbols …
In 1990 in California (though many victims were found along the Pacific Coast Highway, Randy Steven Kraft was also active in Florida), a series of horrifying murders struck young, ambitious college students. The victims—typically male stude…
Bianca Devins was a 17-year-old teenager who was active on social media and well-known within online communities. But her life came to a tragic end in July 2019 after she was murdered by a man she had met online and had a complicated relati…
In 1996, Christopher Tapp was framed and coerced into confessing as the perpetrator of the murder and rape of Angie Dodge, the victim found dead in her apartment. Although the DNA evidence at the crime scene never matched Tapp, he nonethele…
In 1998, a small Wyoming town was shaken by the savage murder of 21‑year‑old Matthew Shepard, a promising young gay man ambushed, tortured, and left tied to a fence in freezing temperatures. Unique details—Matthew’s fight for survival over …
In 1996, New York City was rocked by the brutal slaying of successful businessman Howard Pilmar, found dead at his own workplace. Unique clues—bloodstains hidden beneath a glass desk, tampered CCTV footage, and cryptic threat letters—ensnar…
On the night of February 1, 2025, a house on Northwest 65th Street in Kansas City turns into a killing field when Armando Navaro Jr, an ex-boyfriend, gunned down three generations of women-Jody Hopus (49), her daughter Haley (24), and grand…
In this episode, we uncover the story of Joseph Paul Franklin-a racial extremist who terrorized America in the 1970-80s with a series of hate murders. Unique facts such as his diverse targets (from Jews to public figures), modus operandi of…
In this episode, we uncover the horrifying 2019 Florida murder spree—beginning with a kind-hearted woman and, within 24 hours, a second victim subjected to even greater brutality. Unique details like the killer’s victim-selection pattern an…
In this episode, we dissect the story of Richard Ramirez—known as the “Night Stalker”—who terrorized Los Angeles from 1984 to 1985 with a series of random murders, rapes, and torture. Unique details such as his Idiolex shoe prints, satanic …
In this episode, we trace the brutal trail of Andrew Cunanan—the man behind at least five murders over three months in 1997, including fashion icon Gianni Versace. Unique details such as the largest international manhunt since the 1960s, Cu…
Albert DeSalvo is widely known as the prime suspect behind the “Boston Strangler” series of murders that shook Boston in the early 1960s. Numerous women were found dead in their homes with clear signs of strangulation—sparking a wave of ter…
In this episode, we delve into the dark life of Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer—an American serial killer and sex offender who shocked the world. From 1978 to 1991, Dahmer murdered 17 men using horrifying methods: from necrophilia and cannibalism to …
In this episode, we unveil the story of Tommy Lynn Sells—known as the “Coast to Coast Killer”—whose terror spanned from one shore of America to the other. Unique insights such as his traumatic childhood, his random victim patterns, and chil…
In November 2014, Mexico City was shaken when a torso and scattered limb fragments—stripped of fingers—were discovered across the city. Witnesses reported seeing Alejandra Lafuente wielding a hammer, and forensic DNA confirmed that all rema…
The fact that even the children weren’t spared shows how deeply broken and dangerous these two were. May every victim be remembered — and may we never stop asking how monsters like this slipped through the cracks.
In this episode, we unravel the mysterious Rose Petal Murder—the brutal killing of Greg de Villers, whose body was found strewn with rose petals in San Diego. Unique details such as fentanyl traces, stolen text messages, and Kristin Rossum’…
On August 31, 2016, Kala Brown and Charles “Chase” Carver vanished without a trace after moving in together. Three months later, police made a chilling discovery: Kala was found chained inside a metal container on Todd Kohlhepp’s remote pro…
On November 28, 2020, the social media world was shaken by the disappearance of Alexis Sharkey, an Instagram influencer with over 80,000 followers. Just days after celebrating Thanksgiving, Alexis vanished without a trace—only for her body …