In this episode, we unravel the perplexing case of Ira Einhorn, better known as the "Unicorn Killer." Ira Einhorn was a charismatic and enigmatic figure, emerging as a countercultural icon during the 1960s and 1970s.   Join us as we unravel the disturbing details of the tragic fate of his ex-girlfriend, Helen “Holly” Maddux.  We examine the impact of Einhorn's flight from justice and eventual capture after living as a fugitive for decades.  

In 2003, South Jersey became a serial predator’s hunting ground.  Attempted assault escalated to murder when 24-year-old Krista DiFrancesco was discovered brutally raped and stabbed on her front lawn, just feet away from the home where her husband and baby were sleeping.  It would take a year and two more assaults before police finally caught her killer.   

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of John Reginald Christie, a notorious serial killer whose heinous crimes shook London in the mid-20th century.  Join us as we navigate the sinister world of the sex strangler of Notting Hill, a seemingly unassuming neighbor whose true nature proved to be far more sinister. Throughout his reign of terror, Christie preyed upon vulnerable individuals, luring them into his home under the guise of providing safety and solace.  

Three to four million people hike part of the Appalachian Trail every year.  Rebecca Wight was one of them, and in 1988, Stephen Carr immortalized her in another statistic: the dozen trail hikers who’ve been murdered.  Her girlfriend, Claudia Brenner, survived the attack to share their story. 

In May 1984, Murfreesboro, Tennessee was shaken by the brutal murder of Laura Salmon.  At the time, Laura was an 18-year-old college student attending Middle Tennessee State University.  Her murder shocked the community and left investigators with plenty of circumstantial evidence but not much hard proof.  The case remained unsolved for over sixteen years until new DNA evidence led to the arrest and conviction of their prime suspect. The murder of Laura Salmon remains a tragic reminder of the impact of dating violence on individuals and communities, and a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement to bring justice to victims and their families.

 Two couples were murdered four months apart in Washington state, the women were both sexually assaulted, with tube socks tied around their necks. Could it be a serial killer? Other cases in the area bearing similarities have since been closed, but these two remain connected and unsolved. Is the Tube Sock Killer already in prison? Is he dead? Or is he still out there, waiting to be discovered? 

In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Helle Crafts, a wealthy Connecticut woman who disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 1986.  Her husband, Richard Crafts, claimed that she had gone to visit her sick mother in Denmark.  But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a twisted web of lies, deceit, and betrayal that would lead to the infamous "wood chipper murder" case.

In 1998, Patricia Rorrer was convicted of murdering her ex-boyfriend’s new wife, Joann Katrniak, and her infant son, Alex, and sentenced to life in prison without parole. The case against her was solid but also largely circumstantial. Today, Patricia and her advocates argue that the single piece of forensic evidence used against her was junk science and accuse law enforcement of conspiring to convict her. Is this case truly closed, or does Patricia Rorrer deserve another day in court? 

In May 1996, two Navy petty officers were murdered in Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Investigators had to figure out if one of the murder victim's allegations against the Navy was the reason behind their murder or if there was something more nefarious going on.  Was the murder scene staged?  Was the intruder truly an intruder or were they invited in?  Listen to this twisty tale of deception and greed and then join in the discourse by letting us know your thoughts.  

“Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle” refers to a geographic area surrounding Dublin, in eastern Ireland, where a number of women have been abducted, raped, and murdered. Many of these are missing person cases that remain unsolved thirty or so years later. Who are they, how are they connected, and who might be responsible?