Nightwatch Files
Covering solved cases only, Nightwatch Files is a podcast that delves deep into some of the most intriguing, mysterious, and chilling true crime stories from around the world. With its meticulous research and straightforward storytelling with a single host, the show presents each case with precision and respect, avoiding unnecessary banter or speculation. Nightwatch Files allows the facts to take center stage, unraveling complex investigations, unsolved mysteries, and infamous crimes with clarity and depth. Whether exploring lesser-known cases or revisiting infamous ones, it delivers a gripping, fact-driven narrative that leaves listeners informed and captivated.NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAYLISTEN AD-FREE ON...
Episodes
#22: Murder at Loose Chippings: Death, Lies, and an International Manhunt
A brutal double homicide that spiraled into betrayal, confessions, and an international manhunt. In the mid-1980s, a well-to-do couple were found savagely murdered inside their quiet Virginia home. Both had been stabbed dozens of times in w…
#21: The Murder That Revealed a Daughter’s Secret Life
A life built on lies, a murder that shocked the world—uncover the truth behind one of the most disturbing family crimes in recent history.A woman is found dead inside her home—stabbed multiple times, left in a pool of blood. Her daughter, w…
#20: The Mother and the Midnight Road - Shots in the Dark
"A mother’s story. A quiet road. And a truth no one wanted to hear."May 1983 – Springfield, Oregon.A red car pulls into the emergency bay of McKenzie-Willamette Hospital. Inside are three young children—each shot at close range. One is dead…
Before the Silence: A Message You’ll Want to Hear
An important message from show host Harper Finley.
#19: The Mortician and the Widow: Trust, Control, and the Cost of Silence
Nothing seemed wrong—until someone opened the garage.In a quiet East Texas town, an elderly woman vanished without explanation. Months passed. Her home sat undisturbed, her absence explained away—until a routine welfare check uncovered some…
#18: The Angel of Death on Silver Leopard Farm
She claimed God sent her to kill pedophiles. Two men ended up dead. This episode investigates the disturbing case of Sheila LaBarre — and the chilling belief system she used to justify murder.A quiet New Hampshire farm. A woman claiming to …
#17: Real Life Mean Girls - Screenshots, Secrets, and a Locked Bedroom Door
What happens when teenage loyalty turns into something else?When 16-year-old Skylar Neese vanished from her West Virginia home in July 2012, police first suspected she had run away. But as days passed and her closest friends offered matchin…
#16: He Got Away With It. Until One Ominous Friday the 13th
He charmed, lied, and vanished into plain sight. Long before his face made front pages, there were warning signs—disturbing, violent, and ignored. This is the story of what was missed, and the darkness that followed.In this episode we exami…
#15: She Posted Every Day. Until She Didn’t. The Anastasia Grishman Story
Her fans thought she was taking a break. Her friends thought she was busy. But behind the silence, something had gone terribly wrong.When Russian influencer Anastasia Grishman—known online as “grshmn”—suddenly went silent on TikTok and Only…
#14: The Truckee Street Murders - A Fatal Mistake at 2:40 A.M.
Five lives lost in the dead of night. What looked like a targeted act was only the beginning of the real horror.In August 2020, a fire tore through a home on Truckee Street in Denver’s Green Valley Ranch neighborhood, killing five members o…
#13: The Unnamed Passenger - Inside the 20-Year Search for Grateful Doe
An unidentified Grateful Dead fan. A fatal crash. A mystery that took 20 years to solve.In June 1995, a fatal car crash on a quiet Virginia highway left behind two unidentified victims. One of them—a young man with ticket stubs to a Gratefu…
Quick message from show host Harper Finley
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#12: The Red Light Bandit: Crime, Dictatorship, and Silence
In pitch black, the eerie red beam of a flashlight meant one thing: he was already inside.In this episode, we examine the true story of João Acácio Pereira da Costa — the man who would become known across Brazil as the Red Light Bandit. Set…
#11: The Kill Code - A Bloody Attack Planned in a Chatroom
Dive into a harrowing tale of digital deception and hidden danger in this gripping true crime episode. When two strangers connect in an anonymous online chatroom, their seemingly harmless friendship takes a sinister turn, unraveling a chill…
#10: Echoes in San Fernando - The Mother Who Hunted a Cartel
When her daughter was kidnapped by the notorious Zeta cartel, Mexican mother Miriam RodrĂguez embarked on a relentless quest for justice. Armed with disguises, determination, and unwavering courage, she tracked down those responsible, confr…
#09: Murder in the Family - The True Crime Story of a Music Legend
He was one of the most influential voices of a generation — a trailblazer in soul, funk, and R&B who redefined the sound of an era. With chart-topping hits and a voice that captured the struggles and spirit of a nation, he seemed untouchabl…
#08: High-Flying Betrayal - The Attempted Murder in the Skies
In this compelling episode, we explore the extraordinary survival of Victoria Cilliers, an experienced skydiver and army physiotherapist, who endured a 4,000-foot fall when both her main and reserve parachutes failed during a jump in 2015. …
#07: The Bain Family Murders - A Father’s Confession or a Son’s Setup?
In this episode, we explore the chilling true story of the Bain family murders — one of New Zealand’s most infamous and controversial criminal cases. On June 20, 1994, five members of the Bain family were found shot dead in their Dunedin ho…
#06: A Deadly Obsession - The Murder of Shanda Sharer
On the night of January 10, 1992, 12-year-old Shanda Sharer was lured from her home by a group of teenage girls with a sinister plan. What began as a case of jealousy and heartbreak quickly spiraled into an unthinkable act of cruelty. Drive…
#05: The Gentleman - Lies, Deception, and a Crime Years in the Making
Clark Rockefeller was a man of wealth, charm, and influence—moving effortlessly through high society, marrying into prestige, and enjoying a life most could only dream of. But in 2008, a shocking crime shattered the illusion, leading invest…
Nightwatch Files – Official Podcast Trailer
Some mysteries remain unsolved… but not these. Nightwatch Files is a true crime podcast dedicated to the facts—no speculation, no unnecessary chatter. Each episode dives deep into meticulously researched, solved cases from around the world,…
#04: The Ultimate Sting - How He Fooled His Own Wife’s Hitman
In this shocking true story, former professional boxer Ramon Sosa thought he had found love when he married Maria “Lulu” Dorantes. But behind closed doors, their relationship unraveled into a web of financial struggles, bitter disputes, and…
#03: The Vanishing of Gabby Petito - A Crime Unfolded Online
In August 2021, 22-year-old Gabby Petito set off on a cross-country road trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, sharing their adventures online. But behind the carefully curated social media posts lay a much darker reality.When Gabby vanishe…
#02: The Long Hunt for Justice - The Lives Lost to the Gilgo Beach Killer
In 2010, the discovery of bodies along Long Island’s Gilgo Beach shocked the nation, sparking a hunt for a serial killer that would span over a decade. This episode explores how advancements in DNA analysis, cell phone tracking, and digital…
The Watcher of 657 Boulevard: The Creepy Letters That Terrorized a Family
Step into one of the most chilling unsolved mysteries of recent years. In this episode, we uncover the bizarre and haunting story of the Watcher of 657 Boulevard—a case that has baffled investigators and captivated true crime enthusiasts wo…
The Real Exorcism of Emily Rose: Anneliese Michel’s Chilling True Story
In this episode, we delve deep into Anneliese’s story, exploring the legal battles, medical theories, and religious beliefs that clashed during her life and after her death. From her harrowing experiences with exorcisms to the court trial t…
#01: The Von Richthofen Murders - Love, Lies, and a Deadly Conspiracy
In this episode, we delve into the shocking 2002 case that rocked Brazil: the Von Richthofen murders.On the surface, Suzane von Richthofen seemed like the picture-perfect daughter from a wealthy, respected family in São Paulo. But beneath t…
The Greenbrier Ghost: The Spirit Who Solved Her Own Murder
In this chilling tale of love, betrayal, and justice, we explore the haunting story of the Greenbrier Ghost—the only known case in U.S. history where the testimony of a ghost helped convict a murderer. Set in 1897 Greenbrier County, West Vi…