Crime Tales from Travels

Molly grew up in Madison, Indiana, but was a student in Kentucky. And when she was home on summer break, she went out one evening and has never been seen or heard from again. Tune in to this decades old story from Indianapolis, Indiana.

On April 23, 2015, Indiana University senior Hannah Wilson walked out into the electric chaos of Little 500 week, just days from graduation. She was a psychology major with a future wide open in front of her. By the next morning, she would be found miles away in rural Brown County, and the campus would be thrust into one of the most shocking crimes in IU’s history.

This episode unravels Hannah’s final hours, the moment her friends put her in a cab to get her home safely, and the chilling reality that she never made it inside her front door. We follow the investigation as detectives trace a single cell phone left near her body—an overlooked detail that would expose a violent repeat offender and lead to an 80‑year sentence.

He was the soft‑spoken youth minister everyone trusted. The individual who blended into life so seamlessly that no one imagined the danger he posed. But behind the polite smile and church‑raised charm, Donald Gene Miller was committing some of the most chilling crimes in East Lansing’s history.

This episode unravels the double life of the man later known as the East Lansing Serial Killer. He was a predator who hid in plain sight. We walk through the murders of Martha Sue Young, Marita Choquette, Wendy Bush, and Kristine Stuart, the brutal attack on Lisa and Randy Gilbert that finally exposed him, and the shocking plea deal that still sparks outrage decades later.

Through a detailed timeline, survivor testimony, and a close look at institutional blind spots, we examine how Miller’s “boy‑next‑door” persona shielded him from scrutiny and allowed his violence to escalate unchecked.

This is a story about trust, denial, and the catastrophic cost of believing that danger always looks like a monster. Sometimes, it looks like the person everyone thinks they can rely on.

This episode investigates the murder of Lauren McCluskey, the University of Utah student‑athlete whose repeated reports of harassment and danger went unanswered. We break down the timeline, the institutional failures, and the aftermath that led to major reforms in campus safety and policing.

With a focus on facts, accountability, and Lauren’s legacy, this episode explores how one case exposed systemic gaps — and why her story continues to matter today.

In 1994, the life of Samantha Zublionis was cut short in a brutal and still-unsolved murder. Found in rural Frio County after disappearing from San Antonio, Samantha’s case has haunted her family, friends, and investigators for decades. She was a high school student, newly employed, and on the verge of independence when her future was stolen. This episode revisits the details of her disappearance, the discovery of her body, and the lingering questions that remain. We explore the investigation, the silence that followed, and the enduring call for justice in a case that demands answers.

It's been 30 years since Antoinette Jordan was murdered in San Antonio, and her family is still seeking justice.

We're remembering this victim and the devastating loss that her loved ones have endured. If you have any information, no matter how small, please consider coming forward.

If you have information in this case, you can call Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP.

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On April 1, 2006, Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer walked into a Columbus bar—and was never seen again. With no clear evidence, no confirmed sightings, and security footage that raises more questions than answers, his case remains one of the most baffling disappearances in modern history. Was foul play involved? Did Brian slip away to start a new life? Or is there something even more sinister at play? In this episode, we break down the timeline, explore the theories, and discuss why Brian’s disappearance still haunts investigators and true crime enthusiasts nearly two decades later.

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In the quiet suburbs of Shaker Heights, Ohio, a shocking crime would reveal the dark depths of human manipulation and deception. Mariann Colby, later infamously dubbed "The Mad Murderess," turned a seemingly ordinary life into a chilling tale of murder. But what made this case truly unforgettable was her controversial use of the insanity defense to escape justice.

Join us as we unravel the story of Mariann Colby, exploring the events that led to her heinous act, the courtroom drama that ensued, and the questions that linger to this day. Was she truly insane, or was it a calculated ploy to evade accountability? This episode dives into the psychology, the scandal, and the legacy of one of Ohio's most notorious cases.

Tune in for a gripping journey into a mind capable of both murder and manipulation.

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Sandra Horwath put her kids to bed in 1973, but when the kids woke up the next morning; their mother was no where to be found. More than 50 years later; her murder has a theory, but has not been solved.

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On Halloween night in 2006, 16-year-old Terressa Vanegas went out to enjoy what should have been a festive evening. But by morning, her life was tragically cut short, and her case has remained unsolved for nearly two decades. Despite the passage of time, her family continues to search for answers, haunted by the mystery surrounding her murder. In this episode, we revisit the chilling details of Terressa’s final night and explore the investigation. Join us as we uncover what we know about Terressa’s story and the ongoing fight to find her killer.

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