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This week in crime history, we revisit two of the most infamous killers of the 20th century — men whose charm masked unimaginable evil.
On December 30th, 1977, Ted Bundy slipped through the ceiling of his Colorado jail cell and vanished into the night, igniting one of the most infamous manhunts in American history. His escape would lead to more murders and cement his place as one of the world’s most notorious serial killers.
Then, we travel back to January 3rd, 1972, when John Wayne Gacy — a seemingly ordinary suburban businessman known for his charity work and clown performances — claimed his first victim. Over the next six years, Gacy would lure and murder more than 30 young men, hiding many of their bodies beneath his home.
Join Vanessa Richardson as she unpacks the twisted psychology and lasting impact of these two killers who redefined how America sees evil — reminding us that the most dangerous monsters often look just like everyone else.

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In 1975, 22 year-old Travis Walton was struck by a blinding light in the Arizona forest and vanished without a trace. Five days later, he returned with a story that defied belief. In this episode of Crimes Of… Sabrina and Corinne uncover the truth behind the Travis Walton Incident: the alien abduction case that made headlines and still haunts UFO history.
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In 1995, a woman checked into Oslo’s Plaza Hotel under a fake name. Days later, she was found dead in her room: no ID, no fingerprints, and no one looking for her. In this episode of Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes, we investigate the chilling mystery of the Oslo Plaza Woman and why some believe she wasn’t just hiding… she was hunted.
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She was vibrant, loved, and days away from motherhood. He was calculating, distant, and hiding more than one secret. This episode of Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore dissects the chilling puzzle behind Laci Peterson’s murder—and the evidence that finally exposed the man behind it. Morgan and Kaelyn examine how a wandering dog, a secret boat, and one woman’s brave confession cracked open the case.
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On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family gathered at their home in Covina, California, for their annual holiday celebration. Laughter, food, and music filled the night—until a man dressed as Santa Claus knocked on their door. In Part 2 of The Santa Claus Massacre, Carter Roy reveals the shocking and tragic events that unfolded that night, when 45-year-old Bruce Pardo—Sylvia Ortega’s embittered ex-husband—turned holiday cheer into unimaginable horror. What began as a festive family gathering ended in one of California’s deadliest crimes. This episode traces Bruce’s meticulously planned attack, the inferno that followed, and the chilling aftermath that left investigators searching for answers—and a surviving family struggling to rebuild their lives. But out of the ashes, hope emerged: a story of survival, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
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Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year — but for Bruce Pardo, the holidays brought something far darker. After losing his marriage, his family, and even his dog, Bruce’s bitterness turned deadly. In this first part of our Christmas Crime Special, we meet the Ortega family — a loving, tight-knit clan from Covina, California. When Sylvia Ortega met Bruce, she believed she’d finally found her happily ever after. But behind Bruce’s charming smile was a trail of deceit, neglect, and violence stretching back decades. As Carter Roy guides us through the Ortegas’ story, we uncover how one man’s obsession and thirst for revenge set the stage for one of the most horrifying crimes in Christmas history.
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In 2002, Laci Peterson, eight months pregnant, vanished from her home in Modesto, California. Her husband, Scott Peterson, claimed he’d gone fishing—but as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a web of lies, infidelity, and murder that captivated the world.
Then, we travel back to 1945, when five children from the Sodder family vanished after a mysterious house fire in West Virginia. Decades later, their disappearance remains unsolved—fueling rumors of arson, kidnapping, and conspiracy.
Join Vanessa Richardson as she unwraps two haunting stories of love, loss, and unanswered questions—reminders that even during the season of joy, darkness can linger beneath the tinsel.

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Tonight, our Diddy series reaches its finale. We unpack Jane Doe’s testimony in full, including the “love contract,” the hotel nights she says turned into obligation, and the chilling ways coercion showed up even after Diddy’s arrest. Then we track the closing arguments, the jury’s reasoning, and the verdict that left the courtroom divided. And just as the trial dust settles, 50 Cent and Netflix light the fuse again, dropping a new docuseries built on trial footage Diddy allegedly never meant the public to see, reviving old rivalries, and surfacing fresh claims that reopen the darkest corners of his legacy. With appeals already in motion and civil suits still mounting, the story keeps expanding long after Diddy’s sentencing. 

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A Georgia firefighter and his wife are found shot to death in their living room, while their toddler is discovered the next morning in blood-soaked pajamas. Katie breaks down the prior harassment tied to the home, the Pentagon stabbing carried out by the suspect’s brother, and the bench trial that resulted in two life sentences plus additional years.

Then, in Mexico, three friends surfing in Baja never make it back. Their truck is burned, their bodies are recovered from a 50-foot well, and a local woman admits to doing something sinister.

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Part 4 of our Diddy series spotlights the trial’s biggest star witness: Kid Cudi. On the stand, the rapper walks through the alleged threats, the Cassie-linked break-in, and the moment his Porsche was torched with a Molotov cocktail, details prosecutors leaned on to paint a racketeering pattern. We also hear from ex-assistant Capricorn Clark, who says Diddy forced her into a terrifying revenge scheme at gunpoint. With fresh courtroom revelations still echoing after the 2025 verdict, this episode pulls back the curtain on how power, fear, and loyalty allegedly operated in Diddy’s world.

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