Behind every successful cult is a persuasive leader convincing hordes of people to conform to their views of the world. Ash and Alaina rollcall the most charming leaders with the most devout followings.

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L.A. has seen some very odd crimes that don’t quite have a Hollywood ending. Ash and Alaina head off to La La Land for the most bizarre crimes with twists and turns that seem tailor-made for the big screen.

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The higher you go, the further you fall. Ash and Alaina blaze through legendary crimes committed by drug smugglers, con artists and kingpins that all came at a high cost.

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Their killer histories and haunting folklore leave us wondering if that was a tree we heard falling or something far more sinister. Ash and Alaina visit forests with the deadliest reputations and spookiest inhabitants.

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As long as there have been siblings, there’s been dysfunction. But most family drama ends in apologies or time outs. Ash and Alaina introduce us to siblings whose jealousy, power struggles, and greed turned deadly.

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The victims of ruthless killers, genocide, or deranged predators didn’t choose to put their lives at risk. But they did choose to survive. Ash and Alaina tell the harrowing tales of victims who got away — but just barely.

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Boston is a proud city. But even in the best of towns, questionable things happen in the dark. And this episode is personal. Ash and Alaina reveal the most wicked baffling crimes that happened right in their hometown.

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Spring Break is a chance to let loose and let your guard down. But no one loves a carefree teen quite like a killer. Ash and Alaina visit sunny hot spots where twisted crimes put an end to amazing vacations.

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Whether they fell from the sky, out of a window, or just in their own home, the details of these stories will have you questioning everything. Ash and Alaina dissect the most dubious drops, pitting accident against murder.

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Some nicknames, given to the world’s worst killers, conjure up images of horror, bloodshed, and demented minds. Ash and Alaina roll call the eeriest of them all, and share the spine-chilling stories behind them.

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