In 2021, Tom Phillips disappeared into New Zealand's rugged Waikato wilderness with his three children, Ember, Maverick, and Jayda. Despite extensive searches and fleeting sightings, including a recent encounter caught on camera, the family has evaded authorities for over two years. 

This year marks 28 years since the tragic murder of JonBenét Ramsey. Join Leah and Jackie on Crime Connections as we dive  into this haunting case and break down the details of the new Netflix documentary.

From the twists and turns of the investigation to the lingering questions that still remain, we’ll be covering it all, episode by episode.

In 2010, Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton vanished without a trace while in the care of their father, John Skelton. What began as a custody battle between John and their mother, Tanya, quickly spiraled into a heartbreaking mystery. From fake Facebook messages to a bizarre claim about a woman named Joann Taylor, the case is filled with twists and unanswered questions.

Despite years of searching, the boys remain missing, but their story continues to spark hope and determination for answers. Join us as we dive deep into the case of The Skelton Brothers. 

On February 7th, 1999, 10 year old Erica Baker was out walking her aunt’s dog in a park in Kettering, Ohio, when she vanished without a trace. For years, her disappearance remained a mystery, leaving her family devastated and desperate for answers. Then, in a shocking turn of events, Christian Gabriel came forward, confessing that he had accidentally struck Erica with his van and, in a panic, disposed of her body. Gabriel served just six years in prison, yet was never formally charged with murder, and crucially, he never revealed the location of Erica’s remains. Was his confession genuine, or could it be a cover-up for a much darker truth? With no body and little closure, Erica’s family is left grappling with more questions than answers, as they wonder if they will ever know the full story behind her disappearance.

On May 24, 2009, 5-year-old Nevaeh Buchanan disappeared while playing outside her home at the Charlotte Arms Apartments in Monroe, Michigan. What began as a normal Sunday evening on Memorial Day weekend turned into a nightmare for her family and community.

Despite extensive searches and an Amber Alert, Nevaeh’s body was tragically discovered 11 days later. The heartbreaking discovery left her family and the community devastated.

While investigations brought scrutiny to those close to Nevaeh’s mother, Jennifer, including two convicted sex offenders, no evidence has ever tied anyone to her murder. To this day, Nevaeh’s case remains unsolved.

On September 21st, 2021, Thomas and Angela Strussion were found murdered in their home after a fire broke out on their property in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Firefighters initially responded to what seemed like a routine blaze, but when they entered the house, they discovered something far more sinister—a gruesome crime scene. Both Thomas, a successful restaurateur, and his wife Angela were found dead, and it was quickly determined that their deaths were the result of foul play. With no signs of forced entry and no immediate suspects, investigators were left with very few leads. Despite intense media attention, law enforcement refused to share any significant details with the public, and the investigation seemed to stall. As weeks turned into months, the case grew cold, and the Strussions’ brutal deaths remained an unsolved mystery, leaving the community—and the public—searching for answers in a web of uncertainty and suspicion.

In 2009, 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel went missing during a spring break trip to Myrtle Beach. For over a decade, her family held onto hope, despite few leads and haunting rumors. In 2022, a major break finally came: Raymond Moody, a known offender, confessed to her abduction and murder. DNA confirmed Brittanee's identity, bringing long-awaited closure.

On November 1st, 2010, Bobbie Miller was tragically found murdered in her New Hampshire home. Bobbie, who had been in the midst of a difficult divorce, was last seen alive on Halloween, just hours before she was brutally shot in her kitchen. Her son Jonathan discovered her body the next day, along with her beloved dog Sport, who was also killed.

There were no signs of forced entry, no theft, and no one heard the gunshots. Suspicion fell on her ex-husband, Gary, due to their ongoing divorce and a suspicious fire at their Maine home just hours before the murder. Although Gary had an alibi and passed a polygraph test, many people still suspect him due to the lack of thorough investigation by the local police force. As a smaller town, some question whether the authorities were equipped to handle a complex murder case like this one.

With few clues, no clear motive, and lingering doubts about the investigation, Bobbie’s murder remains unsolved.

On Halloween night in 1981, photographer Ronald Sisman and college art student Elizabeth Platzman were brutally murdered in their Chelsea duplex. A group of masked intruders stormed in, torturing the couple before executing them. The crime scene suggested they were searching for something, but what?

At first, investigators suspected Ronald’s rumored ties to drugs and the local drug trade as the motive. However, a shocking twist came when an informant claimed David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam," had eerily predicted the crime weeks before it happened.

A chilling unsolved mystery that continues to haunt New York City.

In 2016, Sierah Joughin, a 20-year-old college student, was riding her bike home through rural Ohio when she was brutally attacked and abducted by James Worley. This was no random crime—Worley had carefully planned his assault, taking Sierah to a hidden barn rigged with restraints and tools of torture. Her body was later found in a cornfield, just a few miles from Worley’s home, leaving a trail of devastation for her family and the community. As the investigation unfolded, a chilling truth emerged: Worley had been convicted of a similar attack in the 1990s when he attempted to abduct another woman, who miraculously escaped. Yet, despite this violent history, the public had not been alerted to the danger he posed. Join us as we finish part two by digging deep into the life and lethal secrets of James Worley, exposing the missed warnings and unanswered questions that may have cost multiple lives.