
Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle of Investigation.

In the early hours of December 9, 2022, Matthew Ecker called 911 from the apartment of Alexandra “Alex” Pennig, a nurse he referred to as a friend—but who was actually his secret lover for two years. Matthew, a married man and father of fou…

In this episode, you will learn how a father became a national fugitive, how warning signs were ignored by the courts and the community, and how war trauma and mental illness can lead to unimaginable tragedy. We also discuss the connection …

In this episode, you will learn about the terrible motivation behind this crime—namely, Bart Halderson's attempt to expose Chandler's entire life as a fantasy, from college to his job at American Family Insurance and his dream job at SpaceX…

On March 1, 2023, the tranquility of the small town of Cocoa, Florida, was shattered by one of the most brutal crimes ever committed in the area. Dominico Claude Gigante, a man with a history of violence and cruelty toward animals, shot and…

In this episode, we uncover the horrifying story of Damian Bendal, a man whose calm confession—“I’ve killed four people”—shocked the quiet town of Kilamarsh, England. What began as a small-town romance turned into one of the most disturbing…

🕯️ Fayetteville, North Carolina. An Air Force captain. A marriage in trouble. A winter night. On December 17, 2000, Captain Marty Theer stopped with his wife after a holiday party. Moments later, gunfire rang out in the parking lot. By daw…

In 1994, New Zealand was shaken by one of its most haunting crimes — the Bane family murders. Five members of one family were found dead, and the only survivor, 22-year-old David Bane, was accused of killing them all. What followed was not …

On Christmas morning of 1987, the quiet town of Russellville, Arkansas, was shattered by a horror beyond imagination. Ronald Gene Simmons — a former Air Force sergeant and father of 14 — methodically murdered his entire family, one by one, …

To the outside world, Allan and Clodagh Hawe were the image of perfection — respected teachers, loving parents, and pillars of their Irish community. But on the morning of August 29, 2016, everything changed. Inside their quiet home in Coun…

This case shook America in 2008. A young mother named Casey Anthony was accused of murdering her two-year-old daughter, Kaylee Anthony — yet she was acquitted by the court despite overwhelming evidence. Chloroform in the trunk of the car, a…

On a summer night in 1989, the world was shocked by the brutal murder of wealthy couple Jose and Kitty Menendez in their luxurious Beverly Hills home. In an instant, this perfect family turned into a horrific tragedy. But what was even more…

Between 1990 and 1994, a quiet manager at Taco Bell was hiding a horrifying secret. Henry Louis Wallace — later known as “Bad Henry” — terrorized Charlotte, North Carolina, by brutally murdering at least 11 women he personally knew. For yea…

On January 23, 2019, the quiet town of Sebring, Florida became the scene of one of the most horrifying mass murders in the state’s history. Zephen Xaver, a 21-year-old man wearing a ballistic vest, walked into SunTrust Bank and executed fiv…

It began with a picture-perfect family — Amarjit Chohan, his wife Nancy, their two little boys, and her mother. They had everything: love, success, and a thriving £5 million business. But within days, they vanished without a trace. Behind t…

The brutal murders of Abigail Williams (13) and Liberty “Libby” German (14) in Delphi, Indiana shocked the world. From Libby’s chilling Snapchat photo to the haunting “Down the Hill” audio, this case became one of America’s darkest mysterie…

The 2003 Matsumoto family murder case in Fukuoka, Japan, was no ordinary tragedy. Four members of a seemingly perfect family were found brutally murdered, leaving a deep wound in Japanese society. Shocking facts emerged: the perpetrators we…

The David Camm case is one of the most complicated true crime stories in American history. A former police officer, accused of murdering his wife and two children, faced three trials over a span of 13 years. From bloodstain evidence, suspic…

In Fresno, California, in 2004, the world was shaken by one of the most horrific cases in American history. Marcus Wesson, a father known as the Vampire King of Fresno, was not only a predator, but also the leader of a cult that controlled …

When police conducted a welfare check at the Guy family home, they never expected to uncover one of the most gruesome parricide cases in history: a blood-soaked house, dismembered bodies, and a head left boiling in a pot. All evidence point…

On the night of December 11–12, 2003, a silent 911 call led police to a holiday scene turned horrific: Rick (46) and Susie (45) Wamsley found murdered in their Mansfield home amid Christmas decorations and wrapped presents. What looked like…

In this episode, we discuss three criminal cases that are both terrifying and courageous. Starting with the extraordinary story of Janette Tamayo, a 9-year-old girl who was kidnapped and managed to save herself with remarkable ingenuity. Th…

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What should have been a normal morning turned into a nightmare for a 10-year-old boy in Yukon, Oklahoma. He came out of his room and found his father, mother, and three older siblings dead in a pool of blood. He was the only survivor. Behin…

Saltanat Nanova is a renowned astrologer from Kazakhstan whose life appears perfect—beautiful, successful, and loved by many. However, behind the scenes, she is trapped in a toxic marriage with Quand Bishay, a wealthy, powerful former econo…

This episode dives into the chilling case of Jessica Chambers, a 19-year-old cheerleader from Mississippi who, in December 2014, was found with 93% of her body burned alive. Barely able to speak, she whispered what sounded like “Eric” or “D…

When Miami police arrived at a luxury apartment in April 2022, they found Courtney Clenney covered in blood, cradling her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, who was dying from a stab wound. On the outside, the couple seemed perfect: a glamorous…

This episode reveals the story of Lawrence "Larry" Whitmore, a lonely oil billionaire, and Caleb Doyle, a young model with a charming smile who hides a dark secret. The story begins with a meeting on social media that evolves into a lavish …

In a quiet Midwest town, the beloved and respected Pastor John leads his community with charisma. However, behind his pious facade lies a dark secret involving Emily, a teenager seeking spiritual guidance. This episode will reveal how the r…

In the small town of Oklahoma, Harold Williams—a respected war veteran—suddenly took in his grandson, Mark, to live with him. Initially, it seemed like a kind act from a caring grandfather, but behind the quiet doors of that home, a terrify…

In the small town of Brookside, Wyoming, the Wilson family seemed perfect: David the engineer, his wife Elizabeth, and his mother Maria. But behind the tranquility of suburbia lay a dark secret that no one could have imagined—an illicit aff…

In June 2009, a small town in New Jersey was shocked by a family tragedy that turned into a shocking criminal case. Elizabeth, the wife of a respected lawyer named Robert, was secretly having an affair with George—the husband of her own cou…

Behind the image of a perfect family, the Walker Family harbored a dark secret that eventually exploded into tragedy. Richard Walker, a successful businessman and head of the family, was found dead in his home with severe injuries caused by…

Hazelton, Pennsylvania, is known as a quiet little town with a peaceful life. However, in 2008, the town was rocked by a shocking case: the disappearance of a young student named Daniel Smith. Behind Daniel's disappearance lies the dark sec…

In the small town of Belfast, Maine, life seems peaceful with white picket fences and manicured lawns. However, behind this perfect facade lies a dark secret: the forbidden relationship between Susan Parks, a housewife, and Tom Jones, her m…

In early 2007, the small town of Blackwell, Oklahoma, was rocked by shocking news: the marriage of Daniel King, a 19-year-old young man, to Elizabeth Marriott, a 75-year-old widow. At first, it was merely dismissed as an unusual rumor, but …

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…