During the week of February 3rd in 1974, a militant group kidnapped media heiress Patty Hearst from her apartment. But after she helped them rob a bank, people wondered if she was a victim... or an accomplice.

The same week in 2003, the investigation into the kidnapping of 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart took a drastic turn when her parents released a sketch of her abductor, sparking a nationwide manhunt.

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Welcome to Crime House True Crime Stories—a new Crime House original series that takes you through the most notorious cases from that week in crime history, each connected by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Hosted by Vanessa Richardson (Mind of a Serial Killer), every episode delivers immersive storytelling, shocking twists, and offers a deeper insight into the true crime cases that have shaped history.

Crime House True Crime Stories premieres February 10 with new episodes dropping every Monday. Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and for even more true crime content, follow us on Instagram @crimehouse.

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