Episodes
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Former Orange County Deputy District attorney and author of The Book of Murder, Matt Murphy, joins us to dismantle the outdated myths and shed light on today’s most chilli…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…
Killer Genes: Stripped Down with Jason Mattera
Kelly & Melissa go behind the scenes of true crime reporting with reporter, colleague and friend, Jason Mattera, the king of ambushes! Follow Killer Genes with Melissa on Youtube for more.
Adam Riojas: From Life to New Life
A real estate agent living in Hawaii, Adam Riojas took a birthday vacation to the mainland to visit family in Los Angeles. What ensued in the weeks and months following could have been ripped from the pages of a movie script. Riojas would …
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Kevin Balfe, Executive Producer of CrimeCon
Kelly & Melissa take a deep dive into the state of true crime and true crime programming with CrimeCon, CrowdSolve and CrimeHQ Executive Producer, Kevin Balfe. Here the behind-the-scenes of these revolutionary events and learn more about t…
Ash Rowell: A Murderer at the Front Door, Part 2
Ash Rowell’s murderer(s) left no DNA at the scene, but his mother was left with haunting suspicions of who was behind it and why. Ash and his mother Charlotte created one of the largest and most successful craft beer distribution companies…
Ash Rowell: A Murderer at the Front Door, Part 1
Ash Rowell’s murderer(s) left no DNA at the scene, but his mother was left with haunting suspicions of who was behind it and why. Ash and his mother Charlotte created one of the largest and most successful craft beer distribution companies…
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Teen & Serial Killer Expert Phil Chalmers
On this special episode of Killer Genes: Stripped Down, Melissa and Kelly take a deep dive into teen and serial killers with expert and author Phil Chalmers. Follow Killer Genes with Melissa on Youtube for more.
Susan Ledyard: Down By the Water's Edge
A popular schoolteacher mysteriously leaves her home at 3am – her body would be discovered hours later in a nearby river. But rather than ruling her death a possible suicide, investigator dig deeper and find her death was not suicide or tr…
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - Exclusive Interview with Aros Artimus
McCarty and McLear are joined by Aros Artimus of Adaptive Operations, an organization dedicated to finding missing persons and combating human trafficking. Aros recounts his hunt for a person of interest in the Wendy Hukakoc case, gives li…
The Mysterious Death of Thomas Brown
Exclusive new details in the death of Canadian, Texas teen Thomas Brown as we go one-on-one with famed private investigator, Philip Klein. Follow Killer Genes with Melissa on Youtube for more.
Killer Genes: Stripped Down - D'Andre Lane Wrap Up & Hailey Dunn Update
Killer Genes: Stripped Down are episodes with special guests, experts, breaking news in cases they've covered and a behind the scenes look at crime reporting. Kelly & Melissa wrap up D'Andre Lane's case with Investigative Journalist Jason M…
Bianca Jones and the Case Against D'Andre Lane - Part 5
D’Andre Lane was not the most law-abiding citizen, but he was a loving father trying his best to get by in life. Lane’s youngest daughter, Bianca Jones, was last seen Dec. 2, 2011 when her father claims he was carjacked with the Bianca in t…
Bianca Jones and the Case Against D'Andre Lane - Part 4
D’Andre Lane was not the most law-abiding citizen, but he was a loving father trying his best to get by in life. Lane’s youngest daughter, Bianca Jones, was last seen Dec. 2, 2011 when her father claims he was carjacked with the Bianca in t…