Murder: True Crime Stories
Explore the depths of history’s most notorious murders, like you've never heard before. Go beyond the crime scene as we search for the real story, and focus on the people impacted the most. Whether or not the case is solved, you'll come away with an understanding of why these stories need to be told. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday as we dissect the darkest corners of true crime. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For more, follow us on Instagram @crimehouse.
Episodes
SOLVED: Chicago's Coldest Case 2
More than 50 years after 7-year-old Maria Ridulph vanished, a deathbed confession reopened one of the oldest cold cases in U.S. history. But what followed wasn’t closure...it was chaos. In this episode, we retrace the investigation, the tri…
SOLVED: Chicago's Coldest Case 1
When 7-year-old Maria Ridulph vanished from her quiet Illinois neighborhood in 1957, it made national headlines and triggered one of the largest FBI searches of its time. In this episode, we revisit Maria’s final moments, the man last seen …
UNSOLVED: The Senator's Daughter 2
In the aftermath of Valerie Percy’s brutal murder, investigators were flooded with leads, some credible, some bizarre, and others disturbingly convincing. In this episode, we unpack the jailhouse confessions, high-profile suspects, and over…
UNSOLVED: The Senator's Daughter 1
Just weeks before Election Day, U.S. Senate candidate Charles Percy’s daughter was murdered in her sleep. In this episode, we investigate the brutal 1966 killing of 21-year-old Valerie Percy, a shocking case that rocked the affluent suburb …
UNSOLVED: Jimmy Hoffa 2
Nearly 50 years after his disappearance, Jimmy Hoffa’s story refuses to stay buried. In this episode, we explore the mafia’s code of silence, a missing oil drum in New Jersey, and the final witness who may have known exactly where Hoffa’s b…
UNSOLVED: Jimmy Hoffa 1
Jimmy Hoffa was one of the most powerful men in America, a labor leader who rose from poverty to become the voice of millions. But by the time he mysteriously disappeared in 1975, Hoffa’s Teamsters union had ties to organized crime, politic…
UNSOLVED: The Martin Family Mystery 2
After two of The Martin Family children were found in the Columbia River, investigators feared the worst and started asking tougher questions. In this episode, we explore the theories surrounding the Martins’ disappearance, the troubling be…
UNSOLVED: The Martin Family Mystery 1
In 1958, the Martin family left their Portland home for a Sunday drive...and never returned. In this episode, we explore the baffling disappearance of Ken and Barbara Martin and their three daughters along Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge. As …
Exclusive First Listen: "Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes," a new Crime House Original Podcast
As a listener of "Murder True Crime Stories," you’re part of the Crime House community and that means you get early access to our newest original show, "Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes." Launching this Wednesday, this narrative true c…
UNSOLVED: The Boy in the Box 2
For decades, investigators searched for answers to solve The Boy in the Box cold case. In this gripping conclusion, we unpack the moments that finally led to a breakthrough, from a chilling tip to the DNA match that identified Joseph August…
UNSOLVED: The Boy in the Box 1
In 1957, a young boy’s body was found in a cardboard box on the outskirts of Philadelphia. No name. No missing person report. No one to claim him. In this episode, we revisit one of America’s most haunting cold cases: The Boy in the Box. As…
UNSOLVED: The Rock 'n Roll Murder 2
Bobby Fuller was found beaten, doused in gasoline, and left to die in his car, but police ruled the rock star’s death a suicide. In Part 2, we explore the conflicting autopsy reports, the rumors of mob ties, and the chilling possibility tha…
UNSOLVED: The Rock 'n Roll Murder 1
Bobby Fuller had it all: talent, ambition, and the hit single "I Fought the Law." But just weeks after climbing the Billboard charts, he was found dead in his car. In Part 1, we trace the rock star's path to stardom and the subtle, chilling…
UPDATE: New Murder True Crime Stories Episodes Every Tuesday & Thursday
You asked for more. We heard you. Starting next week, Murder: True Crime Stories is releasing new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. That means more time to explore the cases that matter. We’re doing this for our community of listeners, a…
SOLVED: National Park Murders 2
For years, police believed they knew who killed Julie Williams and Lollie Winans. But in Part 2, the hate crime investigation takes a shocking turn. We follow the failed prosecution of a suspect, the DNA twist that upended everything, and t…
SOLVED: National Park Murders 1
In 1996, Julie Williams and Lollie Winans set off for a quiet camping trip in Shenandoah National Park. But just days later, they were found brutally murdered—bound, gagged, and left in the woods. In Part 1, we follow the young couple's jou…
SOLVED: The Acid Doctor Murder 2
Geza de Kaplany tortured his wife and confessed to murder. But when the trial began, his story took a shocking turn. In Part 2, we uncover the courtroom chaos, his bizarre multiple personality defense, and the decades-long mystery of what r…
SOLVED: The Acid Doctor Murder 1
She thought she’d found her perfect match. But just five weeks into their marriage, 25-year-old Hajna Piller was dead—and her husband, a Hungarian doctor named Geza de Kaplany, was the prime suspect. In Part 1, we trace Hajna’s journey to A…
SPECIAL: Nicole Brown Simpson 2 with Dr. Tristin Engels
The white Bronco chase. The glove. And the verdict that shocked the world. In Part 2, we follow the O.J. Simpson investigation, the trial that captivated the world, and the media storm that followed the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. With …
SPECIAL: Nicole Brown Simpson 1 with Dr. Tristin Engels
Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder shocked the world—but the warning signs were there. Dr. Tristin Engels, clinical and forensic psychologist and host of the Crime House Original podcast "Killer Minds," joins us to examine the patterns of manipu…
Presenting “Murder in the Media”: A Crime House Original Audiobook
Crime House proudly presents Murder in the Media, our first-ever true crime audiobook. Told through the lens of five heart-pounding murder cases, this thrilling audiobook traces the evolving – and sometimes insidious – role the media has ha…
SOLVED: America's Deadliest Serial Killer 2
He thought he’d gotten away with it all. But DNA, determined detectives, and one unexpected interview would finally expose Samuel Little as America’s deadliest serial killer. In Part 2, we trace the final chapter of Samuel Little’s reign of…
SOLVED: America's Deadliest Serial Killer 1
He’s believed to be the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. With 93 victims and a trail of cold cases left behind, Samuel Little’s crimes went undetected for decades. Now, detectives are piecing together how a petty thief turned in…
UNSOLVED: The Sitcom Murder 2
When 49-year-old former sitcom star Bob Crane was found murdered in 1978, detectives quickly honed in on their one and only suspect: Bob’s friend and confidant, John Carpenter. It took years to finally bring John to trial, but when they did…
UNSOLVED: The Sitcom Murder 1
In the 1960s, Bob Crane was the face of feel-good sitcom comedy as the star of Hogan’s Heroes. But while Bob portrayed himself as a devoted family man, he lived a secret double life. When the 49-year-old was found dead in 1978, detectives w…
SOLVED: Abraham Lincoln 2
In 1865, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by 26-year-old John Wilkes Booth while watching a play in Washington, D.C. But killing the president wasn’t Booth’s only goal that night. Because he’d enlisted a group of co-conspirators to take dow…
SOLVED: Abraham Lincoln 1
When Abraham Lincoln was sworn in as president in 1861, he vowed to stop the spread of slavery and keep a fractured nation from splitting apart. Just a few years later, Lincoln was shot dead for his efforts. But the real story behind his as…
Presenting "Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore": A Crime House Original
Crime House has a new original show, “Clues.” Every Wednesday, join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking …
UNSOLVED: The Whistleblower Murder 2
In 1974, 28-year-old Karen Silkwood was on her way to meet with a New York Times reporter. She planned to blow the whistle on the numerous safety issues at the nuclear power plant where she worked. But before she could get there, Karen was …
UNSOLVED: The Whistleblower Murder 1
When 26-year-old Karen Silkwood first started working at a nuclear power plant in Oklahoma in 1972, she was thrilled to be fulfilling her passion for science. But before long, she realized just how risky her job was — and she wanted the wor…
SOLVED: The Pickaxe Murders 2
When 27-year-old Jerry Dean and 32-year-old Deborah Thornton were found dead in Houston, Texas in 1983, police desperately searched for their killer. Eventually, they honed in on a suspect with a vendetta against Jerry: his ex-girlfriend’s …
SOLVED: The Pickaxe Murders 1
In 1983, 27-year-old Jerry Dean was newly single and looking for a little fun. When he met 32-year-old Deborah Thornton at a pool party that summer, she seemed to have the same idea. But what should’ve been a simple one-night stand ended in…
UNSOLVED: The Murder of JFK's Lover 2
After 43-year-old socialite Mary Pinchot Meyer was found dead near a canal in Washington, D.C., investigators narrowed in on a suspect. But after he was acquitted, people wondered: was there something more sinister at play? Was Mary’s death…
UNSOLVED: The Murder of JFK's Lover 1
In the early 1960s, Washington, D.C. socialite Mary Pinchot Meyer seemed to have it all: a fabulous home, a successful CIA agent husband, and a close group of friends that included the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. But Ma…
SPECIAL: Basketball Murders
Join us for a special March Madness Murders episode of "Murder: True Crime Stories." In 2003, 21-year-old Patrick Dennehy’s basketball career was tragically cut short when he was found shot dead in Waco, Texas. The ensuing investigation rev…
Presenting "Killer Minds": A Crime House Original
Crime House has a new original show, "Killer Minds." Every Monday and Thursday, dive into the dark, twisted minds of the world's most notorious serial killers and murderers. "Killer Minds" combines gripping true crime storytelling with psyc…
SOLVED: The Co-ed Murder 2
After Theora Hix was murdered, her paramour Dr. James Snook was quickly identified as the suspect. The ensuing trial became famous for its salacious details, with Theora's personal life put under the microscope. But no matter what Dr. Snook…
SOLVED: The Co-ed Murder 1
Theora Hix wasn't the type of woman to take no for an answer. Besides wanting to become a doctor in the 1920s, when there were few female physicians, she also began an affair with her older boss, Dr. James Snook. But that same devil-may-car…
Unsolved Cases, Fresh Perspectives: Introducing Up and Vanished Weekly
Join "Up and Vanished" creator Payne Lindsey and host Maggie Freleng ("Wrongful Conviction") on Up and Vanished Weekly. Each week, Payne and Maggie, along with special guests, take a fresh look at some of the most puzzling crimes, and shine…
SOLVED: The Heartbreak Murder 2
In 1955, Ruth Ellis murdered David Blakely in a crime of passion that dominated British headlines. The dramatic trial that followed shocked the public and changed the UK's justice system forever. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House …