Episodes
Determined: Life Without Free Will (What That Means for Criminals)
If every choice you’ve ever made was never yours what does that mean for guilt, justice, or redemption? From the moment of conception to prenatal stress, genes, and early environment, each begin shaping who we become. Neuroscientist Dr. Rob…
Before the Suitcase: 86 Calls for Help | Heather Mack Story
Sheila von Wiese-Mack called the police eighty-six times before her daughter killed her. Each time, it was a cry from inside a house where love had turned into fear. Months later after the last call to police, Heather Mack, would fly with h…
Toxic Delusion: The Murder of Sophie Lionnet
A young French au pair came to London chasing language lessons and adventure—then vanished into the twisted paranoia of the couple who employed her. When neighbors saw black smoke rising from a garden, firefighters uncovered a horror so biz…
Double Murder in Cranford: The Teen, the Stream, the Motive
Did a teen gamer plot to kill the girl he was stalking? In the quiet town of Cranford, New Jersey, a Monday evening turns tragic when a speeding SUV slams into two 17-year-old best friends on E-bikes— Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas — kill…
Furry Murders & The Fitness Model Death Update | True Crime
In 2016, a six-year-old’s 911 call led police to a grisly triple homicide in Fullerton, California. Jennifer and Christopher Yost, along with a family friend, were gunned down in their own home. The killers weren’t strangers — they were tie…
The Trunk: From TikTok to Tragedy
When 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to rising star David “d4vd” Burke, a death investigation began that’s shaken LA and the internet alike. In this episode, we break down what’s confirmed, w…
The REAL Ed Gein: Hollywood’s Most Re-Created Villain
In this episode, we dive into the chilling true story of Edward Theodore Gein—the quiet Wisconsin farmer whose crimes shocked 1950s America and reshaped the horror genre forever. Known as the “Butcher of Plainfield,” Gein robbed graves, fas…
Krebs and Clenney: Two Sides of the Blade
Two women—both charged with murder after their boyfriends are fatally stabbed. One says suicide; the other says self-defense. We track two high-profile cases and what jurors are asked to believe. Appleton, Wisconsin: the “kill-and-kiss” cas…
Death Penalty 101: Does The Alleged Shooter Qualify?
Former prosecutor and author Matt Murphy maps the legal pathway from homicide to becoming a death penalty case. If the evidence is proven in court - Why Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter qualifies, the aggravating factors and how mitigation is…
Haro Family Secrets: Missing Baby, Murder Conviction, Sudden Death & Abuse
Just in: The Haro family secrets laid bare. Prosecutors say a father with a prior child-abuse conviction—who got probation in 2018 after an infant was left permanently injured—should never have been free, a “system failure” they argue set …
Business of Stolen Lives: Ali Hopper on Child Trafficking & Organ Harvesting
Operating in the shadows—and in plain sight—organized cartels are turning human beings into a supply chain: children sold for sex, bodies targeted for organ harvesting, families shattered at the border. Investigators warn the demand is driv…
The Phantom FBI Agent Murder Defense
When Navy JAG officer Nicholas Kassotis went on trial for the brutal murder and dismemberment of his wife, the courtroom expected a defense grounded in law. Instead, jurors were told a story that belonged in a screenplay. Kassotis claimed a…
A Burning Lie Murder of a Prominent Doctor + The "She Deserved It" Killer
A respected California doctor. A burning mansion. A husband’s alibi that didn’t hold up. Six months later, murder charges—and a story of marriage, money, and fear that ends in tragedy. Plus, a second case where a man kills his ex-wife becau…
Occult Murder on Bourbon Street: Jaren Lockhart
Was it an occult sacrifice? A thrill kill? Or something even darker? In this chilling episode, Melissa unpacks the brutal murder and dismemberment of 22-year-old Jaren Lockhart — a young mother lured off Bourbon Street by a twisted couple o…
Poisoned Smoothie Murder: Dentist Kills Wife | Family Breaks Silence
He was a respected dentist. A father of six. A man of faith. But behind closed doors, Dr. James Craig of Colorado was living a double life—plagued by financial ruin, secret addictions, and a mistress waiting in the wings. In this gripping …
Wrongful Confessions & No-Body Convictions: Two Cases of Justice in Question
Two teens in New York spent over 30 years in prison for a murder they didn’t commit — and yet, they confessed. In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind false confessions, the interrogation tactics that lead to them, and how the t…
Redefining Evil: Serial Killers, Psychopaths & Modern Monsters | Matt Murphy
What really defines a serial killer—and are we getting it all wrong? Former Orange County Deputy District attorney and author of The Book of Murder, Matt Murphy, joins us to dismantle the outdated myths and shed light on today’s most chilli…
Murder by Fire: A Forensic Dive into Death & Deception
Murder by Fire: A Fatal Fire Forensic Expert Breaks Down Two Explosive Cases exclusively. What really happened in the Ozarks when Ted Throneberry was murdered and his wife vanished without a trace? And what secrets were engulfed in flames …
Bloodline of Tragedy: The Crystal Rogers Case, a Family Haunted by Murder | Plus 2 Breaking Stories
The breaking conviction in the Crystal Rogers case may have brought headlines—but not closure. Her remains are still missing, and a chilling trail of bloodshed continues to haunt her family. In this episode, we explore the lingering questio…
America's Top Interrogator: How to get a Killer to talk
Can You Spot a Lie—or Get a Killer to Confess? In this gripping episode, we sit down with legendary former homicide detective Fil Waters, known nationwide for extracting confessions in the most unthinkable cases. With decades of experience …
Boyfriend Beheaded & 400 Bodies Discovered | Global True Crime Shocker
From the U.S.–Mexico border to the southern coast of Australia, two disturbing headlines have captured international attention. In this episode, we break down the horrifying discovery of 400 bodies found in a Mexican border town—raising que…
First Time Murder Confession Exclusive: David Hoshaw
An exclusive interview with a convicted killer, which I've done many in the past throughout my career, but this one lead to an unexpected confession and details of the "Why" and "How" he did the act, plus how he intentionally sent detective…
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Christopher Barbour
Kelly and Melissa are joined by one of the world's leading psychic detectives and intuitive forensic sketch artists, Christopher Barbour. Learn about his process and work on unsolved murders, cold cases and missing persons cases, as well t…
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Matt Murphy
Kelly & Melissa are joined by famed former California Deputy District Attorney, now in private practice, Matt Murphy. Hear about the cases he's worked throughout his career, like killer Daniel Wozniak, the murders of Thomas and Jackie Hawk…
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Fil Waters
Kelly and Melissa are joined by former Houston Police Department Detective, Fil Waters. Waters was the feature of Investigation Discovery's, The Interrogator, as he is legendary for being able to pull confessions out of suspects. Listen a…
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Sarah Klein
Sarah Klein, an attorney and leading advocate for sexual assault victims, not only fights against predators each day legally, she was one of Olympic trainer Larry Nassar's first victims at only 8 years old. She recounts her brave tale and g…
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Journalist & Predator Hunter, Chris Hansen
McCarty and McLear are joined by their colleague and friend, veteran investigative journalist and legendary child-predator hunter, Chris Hansen. Follow Killer Genes with Melissa on Youtube for more.
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Kerri Kasem
Famed advocate Kerri Kasem, daughter of iconic entertainment personality Casey Kasem, talks about legislation she helped regarding elder abuse predators and what justice means to her when it comes to the untimely death of her father. Follow…
Killer Genes: Strippe Down - Detective Patty Tackett
Former Dayton Ohio Police Department cold case detective Patty Tackett has been at the helm of some of Ohio's biggest cases. Hear how she was as one of the few women in the police department, starting with the cold case division and the st…
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Doug Ellin
Doug Ellin, the creator of HBO's mega hit series "Entourage",joins us to talk about his one-degree of separation to some high profile murder cases, the fascination and societal affects of telling true crime stories, plus the role social med…
Killer Genes: The Shocking Death of Cary Owsley - Part 3
When Cary Owsley was found dead, it shocked a family and a community, but even more so when his death was ruled a suicide. In this special series of Killer Genes we reveal the botched investigation, missing potential evidence and explore fa…
Killer Genes: The Shocking Death of Cary Owsley - Part 2
When Cary Owsley was found dead, it shocked a family and a community, but even more so when his death was ruled a suicide. In this special series of Killer Genes we reveal the botched investigation, missing potential evidence and explore fa…
Killer Genes: The Shocking Death of Cary Owsley - Part 1
When Cary Owsley was found dead, it shocked a family and a community, but even more so when his death was ruled a suicide. In this special series of Killer Genes we reveal the botched investigation, missing potential evidence and explore f…
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Blake Chow
Melissa and Kelly go one-on-one with Deputy Chief Blake Chow of the Los Angeles Police Department Follow Killer Genes with Melissa on Youtube for more.
Killer Genes: The Unsolved Murder of Rachel Galbreath
A killer is still out there, and law enforcement needs your help in solving who killed Rachel Galbreath. The investigation into her death seemed like it should be open and shut....but it would be anything but an easy who-done-it. Follow Ki…
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - The Safety Trap with Spencer Coursen
This is an episode you can't afford to miss! McCarty and McLear are joined by safety expert and author of The Safety Trap, Spencer Coursen. If you've ever worried about your personal safety and that of your loved ones, download and listen…
Killer Genes: Was the Mysterious Death of Daniel Underwood a Suicide or Murder? Part 4
On this conclusion of our special 4-part series of Killer Genes, you will be presented with the evidence, hear from witnesses and forensic experts and from Daniel Underwood's family on the events surrounding his untimely death. At the end, …
Killer Genes: Was the Death of Daniel Underwood a Suicide or Murder? Part 3
On this special 4-part series of Killer Genes, you will be presented with the evidence, hear from witnesses and forensic experts and from Daniel Underwood's family on the events surrounding his untimely death. At the end, we want to know wh…
Killer Genes: Was the Death of Daniel Underwood a Suicide or Murder? Part 2
On this special 4-part series of Killer Genes, you will be presented with the evidence, hear from witnesses and forensic experts and from Daniel Underwood's family on the events surround his untimely death. At the end, we want to know what …
Killer Genes: Was the Death of Daniel Underwood a Suicide or Murder? Part 1
On this special 4-part series of Killer Genes, you will be presented with the evidence, hear from witnesses and forensic experts and from Daniel Underwood's family on the events surround his untimely death. At the end, we want to know what…