We've all seen a movie or series that portrays the day-to-day life of an American High School. The hallways filled with cliques, the familiar characters shaped by stereotypes, the cocky jocks and heartthrobs of the sports team, the brainy science nerds, the misfits trying to find their place, and of course the rich, popular girls who seem to have it all.
 
Beautiful, self-confident, super popular, they rarely go unnoticed. They inspire admiration, attract attention and exert influence, making many girls want to be like them. However, sometimes they can also have a dark side. A certain sadistic pleasure or thirst for power that feeds on humiliation and manipulation. 

The story we’re about to tell takes that “mean girl” archetype to a chilling extreme, where pure malice hides behind the mask of friendship, and where loyalty is twisted into betrayal. 

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Today's case happened in December 2020, the disappearance of a young college student named Jason, which involves a range of mysteries that gained a lot of attention. The young man was involved in a car accident during the early hours of the morning and after that everything indicates that he left the vehicle, literally leaving a trail of clues with every step.

Lined up on the road were items of clothing: sandals, a shirt, shorts, socks, and even his underwear. It looked as if Jason had been walking away, undressing as he went, in near freezing temperatures. And then, he was gone.
 
Although the disappearance occurred in December 2020, it wasn’t until January 2022 that police released new evidence, along with theories that hit the family hard, suggesting conclusions they weren’t prepared to hear. 

Today you will learn about the bizarre case of Jason Landry's disappearance.

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Today's case tells the chilling story of Linda Brown, a teenager who fell in love with a man ten years her senior. Believing he could provide a better life for her daughter, Linda’s mother emancipated her, trusting that David would offer stability and opportunity. Years later, they married. He  built a successful business, transformed their lives, and together, they had a daughter.

But, less than a year after her birth, Linda was found lifeless in her own bed and her stepdaughter, David's first daughter, confessed to the crime. However, what seemed to be the resolution of a case was the beginning of an investigation that involved manipulation, adultery, pedophilia and incest.

Today, you will hear the story of Linda Marie Brown.

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Today's case delves into a notorious serial killer and his accomplices who terrorized Belgium in the 1990s, a chilling story of unspeakable crimes that rank among the most horrific in the nation’s history.

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One morning in February 2017, Bob Arthur received the call no parent wants to get. His son, Shawn was found dead in his own apartment after consuming a significant amount of alcohol and drugs. However, something about the story didn’t sit right with the victim's family. On the one hand, they claimed that the case was a crime, on the other, the police ruled it an accidental overdose. Caught in this unsettling contradiction, the family hired a private investigator to uncover the truth.

In today's case you will learn the story of Shawn Arthur. A case with three explanations. Was it an accidental overdose, a deliberate crime, or an accidental crime?

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In an ideal world, family is a source of safety, warmth and love. The presence or absence of a strong family structure often shapes our personalities in profound ways. Today, you’ll hear a highly controversial case, the story of Crystal Howell. At just 17 years old, only weeks after her father’s sudden death, she showed deeply unsettling behavior, throwing a wild party for over 50 people, complete with drugs and even pole dancing. But the most disturbing part? While the celebration unfolded, her father’s body was rotting next to the house. 

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Technology has undoubtedly become one of the greatest tools of our time. But in the wrong hands, it can also become a weapon, especially in the digital age where predators hide behind screens, often unnoticed. A simple smartphone, meant for communication and convenience, can turn into a trap when used with malicious intent.
 
Today's case is a reminder of how vulnerable young people are when using their smartphones. Often a simple exchange of messages hides dirty intentions and, most of the time, parents have no idea of the risks their children are exposed to.
 
This is the tragic story of Justin Bloxom, a bright 12 year old boy who was lured into a deadly trap through his own cell phone.

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Today's case takes us to Scotland, where a devastating crime unfolded in 2021.

On the night of November 26th, an orphan girl named Amber Gibson, left her care facility to visit her older brother Connor Gibson in another foster home, however, she never came back. Her body was found just two days later in a local park.

The autopsy revealed several bruises, in addition to DNA samples from 2 different men in around forty parts of her body.

But the most disturbing part? I guarantee you will be "shocked", because you won’t believe who the police discovered, as the people responsible for this horrific crime. 

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The case that I am going to present today happened last year: in June 2023, and had the last trial hearing in August 2nd, 2024. A case that captured global attention, with a lot of repercussion in the media and a widespread discussion on social networks. Videos and opinions flooded the internet making it a topic of significant public interest around the world. Today I will talk about Chad Doerman, the man who horrified a nation after tragically executing his three children in Cold Blood.

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In April 2023, a dream wedding took place on a beautiful beach in South Carolina, United States. But just hours after saying, “I do”, tragedy struck. Samantha, still dressed as a bride, lost her life after a crime occurred. Today you will learn about the tragic end of Samantha and Aric Hutchinson's marriage, a union that lasted less than six hours.

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