Criminal

In this episode, we uncover the horrifying story of Damian Bendal, a man whose calm confession—“I’ve killed four people”—shocked the quiet town of Kilamarsh, England. What began as a small-town romance turned into one of the most disturbing crimes in modern British history. Four innocent lives were taken in one night — Terry Harris, her children John Paul and Lacey, and Lacey’s friend Connie Gent — in an act so brutal that it left investigators and the public in disbelief. The bodycam footage, the ignored warnings, and the system failures that let a known violent offender live among children—this case reveals how horror can hide behind a mask of normalcy.
In this episode, you’ll learn how a series of 51 probation failures allowed a dangerous man to slip through the cracks, and how one small community’s peace was destroyed forever. We’ll also explore the human side of this tragedy — the love, the loss, and the unanswered question of how justice can ever be enough. This isn’t just the story of a murderer; it’s a chilling examination of a system that failed to protect the innocent.


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🕯️ Fayetteville, North Carolina. An Air Force captain. A marriage in trouble. A winter night. On December 17, 2000, Captain Marty Theer stopped with his wife after a holiday party. Moments later, gunfire rang out in the parking lot. By dawn, Marty was dead.

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In 1994, New Zealand was shaken by one of its most haunting crimes — the Bane family murders. Five members of one family were found dead, and the only survivor, 22-year-old David Bane, was accused of killing them all. What followed was not just a murder trial, but a decades-long national obsession. From eerie computer messages to a mysteriously burned-down house, every twist made the truth harder toa uncover.
In this episode, you’ll learn how a seemingly clear-cut case turned into one of the most expensive and debated trials in New Zealand’s history. Was David truly a cold-blooded killer, or an innocent man framed by tragic circumstances? We’ll dive into the disturbing details, the bizarre family dynamics, and the evidence that continues to divide public opinion to this day.


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On Christmas morning of 1987, the quiet town of Russellville, Arkansas, was shattered by a horror beyond imagination. Ronald Gene Simmons — a former Air Force sergeant and father of 14 — methodically murdered his entire family, one by one, over the course of a week. The victims included his wife, children, grandchildren, and even an infant. What drove a man once respected by his neighbors to turn his home into a house of death?
This episode dives deep into the disturbing mind of Ronald Gene Simmons, exploring his years of control, isolation, and obsession that ended in one of America’s darkest massacres. From the chilling calmness during the murders to his shocking final words before execution, discover how this case forever changed the definition of family annihilation — and why his name still haunts true crime history.


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To the outside world, Allan and Clodagh Hawe were the image of perfection — respected teachers, loving parents, and pillars of their Irish community. But on the morning of August 29, 2016, everything changed. Inside their quiet home in County Cavan, police uncovered a horrifying scene: Clodagh and her three sons — Liam, Niall, and Ryan — brutally murdered by the very man who was supposed to protect them. What drove a seemingly gentle husband and father to commit such unthinkable violence? And why did the system fail to see the warning signs hiding behind his calm demeanor?

In this episode, you’ll learn how deep control can hide under the mask of normalcy — and how silence, shame, and misplaced trust can build toward catastrophe. We’ll explore the hidden clues of coercive control, the unanswered questions around Allan’s counseling records, and the ongoing fight of Clodagh’s family for truth and justice. This isn’t just a story about murder — it’s a chilling reminder that evil can wear the face of respectability.


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This case shook America in 2008. A young mother named Casey Anthony was accused of murdering her two-year-old daughter, Kaylee Anthony — yet she was acquitted by the court despite overwhelming evidence. Chloroform in the trunk of the car, a search for “how to make chloroform” on her laptop, and a foul odor in the family car were just some of the pieces of a dark puzzle that was never completed. The world saw a woman partying and getting a tattoo that read Bella Vita (“Beautiful Life”) — while her child had disappeared without a trace.
In this episode, you’ll learn how a mother could deceive all of America, why the jury ultimately acquitted her, and why many people still believe justice has not been served. We’ll also see how Casey, after 14 years, now calls herself a “legal advocate” and has returned to the public eye with a new story—even accusing her own father of being the culprit. Who is really lying? Who is truly guilty?


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On a summer night in 1989, the world was shocked by the brutal murder of wealthy couple Jose and Kitty Menendez in their luxurious Beverly Hills home. In an instant, this perfect family turned into a horrific tragedy. But what was even more shocking was the perpetrators—their own two children, Lyle and Eric. For years, society believed their motive was simply money and freedom, but new facts reveal a far more complex dark side: abuse, trauma, and silence that ensnared them.
In this episode, you will learn how two young men from an elite family could turn into killers of their own parents. We will explore new evidence that has emerged after more than 30 years—including a letter written before the murder and shocking testimony from another victim that sheds light on the father's dark side. Were they ruthless killers hungry for inheritance, or victims who finally fought back? Listen and decide for yourself.


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Between 1990 and 1994, a quiet manager at Taco Bell was hiding a horrifying secret. Henry Louis Wallace — later known as “Bad Henry” — terrorized Charlotte, North Carolina, by brutally murdering at least 11 women he personally knew. For years, police failed to connect the dots, allowing one of America’s most dangerous serial killers to move freely among his victims.

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On January 23, 2019, the quiet town of Sebring, Florida became the scene of one of the most horrifying mass murders in the state’s history. Zephen Xaver, a 21-year-old man wearing a ballistic vest, walked into SunTrust Bank and executed five innocent women in cold blood. He then calmly called 911 to confess — even firing again while still on the phone. Investigators later learned that Xaver wasn’t motivated by money or revenge, but by something far darker: the voices in his head.
In this episode, you’ll hear how the massacre unfolded minute by minute, how one employee survived by chance, and how Zephen’s chilling messages to his ex-girlfriend foreshadowed the tragedy. We’ll also explore the deeper psychological and social factors behind this crime — and ask the haunting question: could it have been prevented?


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It began with a picture-perfect family — Amarjit Chohan, his wife Nancy, their two little boys, and her mother. They had everything: love, success, and a thriving £5 million business. But within days, they vanished without a trace. Behind this disappearance stood Kenneth Regan, an ex-convict whose greed and deception would lead to one of the most chilling family murders in UK history.
In this episode, you’ll discover how a tiny letter hidden in a sock became the final clue that exposed a twisted killer’s lies. Learn how one man’s obsession destroyed a family — and how a father’s final act of courage from beyond the grave brought justice at last.

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