In the early morning hours of September 22, 2015 in Bristol, UK, a man could be heard shouting through the streets. Neighbors thought this was some sort of prank or the sounds of animals, but when they exited their flats, they realized this was no joke. 27-year-old Mark Van Dongen wearing only boxers could be seen covered in a mud-like substance which was determined to be his skin disintegrating and melting off. His ex, Berlinah Wallace had snuck back into her flat where he was sleeping alone and dumped 98% sulfuric acid on his face and body. Mark endured unimaginable suffering over the next 15 months until he ultimately chose to be euthanized in Belgium.

Sources

BBC (2018)

Evolution News (2017)

BBC News (2018) - 999 call

Independent (2018)

The Case That Redefined Cruelty. The Ruthless Case of Mark Van Dongen- Crime A to Z (2025)

The Guardian (2018)

This episode honors the life and legacy of Judy Malinowski, a courageous woman whose voice transcended unimaginable pain to ignite change. After surviving a horrific act of domestic violence that left her with life-threatening burns, on June 2, 2015 by her estranged boyfriend, Michael Slager, Judy became a beacon of resilience, fighting for justice until her final moments. Her groundbreaking 3- hour testimony from her hospital bed led to the conviction of her attacker and inspired legislative reform through “Judy’s Law.” . This is the story of a life that turned tragedy into triumph, reminding us all of the strength of the human spirit.Sources

Documentary- The Fire That Took Her

Law & Crime (2018)

NBC (2017)

Business Insider (2023)

This episode features four stories that occurred in recent years, some of which are still ongoing.

#1 Rachel Henry

On January 20, 2020, members of 22-year-old Rachel Henry's family were present at their Prague, Oklahoma home when all three of Rachel's children were discovered deceased on the living room couch, staged to look as if they were sleeping.

#2 Neil Howard

On September 13, 2023, 46-year-old Neil Howard was drunk when he attacked his 60-year-old mother, Norma Caraker in their home with a bungee cord. He wrapped it around her neck and left her body in her bed. He made an attempt to accuse an assailant that broke in, but was ultimately arrested as his story did not line up. It was said that Neil was tired of his mother dating and not giving him enough money. Neil was also tried in the 2005 murder of his father, but was acquitted.

#3 Asia Guercy

On January 26, 2025, 25-year-old Asia Guercy and her friend, 31-year-old Charles Dark were ran off the road by a vehicle being drove by Asia's husband, 31-year-old Isaac Albert Perez. The vehicle drove through a chain link fence and into a flood canal, instantly killing both Asia and Charles.

#4 Sam Nordquist

Sam was a 24-year-old bi-racial, transgender male who left his home in Minnesota to be with his lover he met online, 38-year-old Precious Arzauga. He was to stay with her for two weeks in Canandaigua, New York, but when his family stopped hearing from him from January to February 2025, they became concerned and sent police to check up on Room 22 at Patty's Lodge, a hotel considered a "last-resort" place for many down on their luck. Room 22 is where Sam and Precious had been staying. Sam's body was located on February 13 wrapped in plastic in a field about a 20-minute drive from the hotel. He had been beaten, tortured, and sexually assaulted for over a month, held hostage at the hotel by seven perpetrators.

Sources

The Telegraph (2023)

People (2025)

MSN (2025)

People (2025)

The Sun (2025)

People (2025)

NBC News (2025)

NY Times (2025)

NBC News (2025)

Find Law (2025)

NY Times (2025)

On the night of April 9, 2001, a loud argument could be heard coming from the Fisher family home in Scottsdale, Arizona between Robert Fisher and his wife, Mary Fisher. The next morning at around 8:42 AM, an explosion could be heard coming from the home which then erupted into flames. Upon investigation, the bodies found in the home were that of 37-year-old Mary Fisher, and the Fisher children, Brittney (10) and Robert, Jr. (Bobby, 12). The children's' throats had been slashed, and Mary suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head. Robert Fisher was nowhere to be found. He had become the number one suspect. Police launched a search for Robert that has spanned 25 years, but so far, Robert remains missing.

Sources:

FBI Press Release (2002)

CNN (2016)

The Arizona Republic (2004)

The Arizona Republic (2001)

Arizona Central (2021)

The Arizona Republic (2002)

KDVR (2014)

Documentary- Finding Robert Fisher

Documentary- Where is Robert Fisher?

McKamey Manor, an extreme haunted house attraction that features survival horror-style events was founded by Russell McKamey and ran on his property in San Diego until it was moved to Tennessee in 2017. McKamey Manor has been the center of much controversy over the years due to how extreme the tours are for participants which often involves various styles of torture such as waterboarding, binding and gagging, force feeding them various unknown substances, and much much more. Participants have to sign a 40-page waiver, be 21 years old (or 18-20 with a parent's signature), and be physically and mentally cleared by a doctor before they can participate. The only entry fee for the tour is four cans of dog food or a large bag of dog food for Russ' dogs.

Not only has the manor garnered negative attention, but Russ himself has for his recently dropped charges filed by his girlfriend and his video posts on YouTube and Tik Tok.

Sources

Monster Inside: America's Most Extreme Haunted House (Hulu Documentary)

The Tennessean (2024)

The Guardian (2015)

WKRN (2024)

Wikipedia

USA Today (2019)

People (2024)

Audio:

Son Son Genovese (YouTube)- Russ McKamey admits he tortures poeple and 3 deaths at McKamey Manor

On January 20, 2014, Police brought 65-year-old pig farmer Susan Monica from Wimer, Oregon in for questioning after 56-year-old Robert Haney's family reported him missing. Police had discovered that Susan used Robert's EBT card in December at a local Walmart. Robert's family had not heard from him for several months before going to visit Susan's farm to see where there father was, as he had been working for her since the summer of 2013. He was nowhere to be found but his items and dog were left on the property.

When police conducted a search of Susan's property, a human leg severed at the femur was located near Susan's home. Robert Haney had not been the only man to go missing on her property after answering a Craigslist ad for help around the farm, but another man, Stephen Delicino had vanished, as well. He had begun working for Susan in 2012. It was discovered that Susan had used the aid of her beloved pigs to help complete and conceal her crimes.

Sources

⁠All That's Interesting (2023)⁠

⁠Daily Mail (2024)⁠

⁠ID Crimefeed⁠

⁠Explore With Us (YouTube, 2023)⁠

Snapped (Season 29, Episode 2: Susan Monica)

Audio (Interrogation)

⁠Explore With Us (YouTube, 2023)⁠

On the night of October 3, 2002, Gwen Amber Rose Araujo, a transgender teen from California attended a party at a home rented by Jose and Paul Merel. Michael Magidson, Jason Nabors, Jason Cazares, Emmanuel Merel, and Nicole Brown were all present at the party. Upon learning that Gwen was biologically born a male, the men became irate that they had engaged in sexual acts with her previously. This led to a brutal attack on Gwen which ultimately caused her death. Gwen's case paved the way for important legislation being passed in California which aims to eradicate the use of the gay/trans panic defense in court cases.

Sources

The San Francisco Standard (2022)

Wikipedia

Gender Public Advocacy Coalition (2003)

SF Gate (2003)

SF Gate (2005)

SF Gate (2005)

15-month-old Evelyn Boswell was reported missing by her maternal grandfather, Tommy Boswell, Sr. in February of 2020. He stated he had not seen Evelyn since November of 2019. An Amber alert was issued on February 19, 2020. Other accounts say she had been missing since December 10-11 of 2019 which is the last time her babysitter had seen her. Her mother, 18-year-old, Megan Boswell had made a series of contradictory statements to police and the media regarding the whereabouts of her daughter.

Megan was later arrested for false reporting, and while in custody, police located the remains of missing Evelyn Boswell on the Boswell property on March 6, 2020. The investigation was far from over as detectives had to sift through the tangled web of lies spun by Megan to determine what really happened to little Evelyn.

Sources:

USA Today (2020)

WVLTV 8 (2020)

Knox News (2022)

Tennessee Lookout (2022)

Oxygen (2022)

People (2022)

WJHL 11 (2022)

WJHL 11 (2022)

Audio

WATE 6 On Your Side (YouTube) | Press Conference: Sullivan Co. Sheriff, TBI hold media briefing re. Evelyn Boswell case March 6, 2020.

On the morning of May 26, 1990, 40-year-old Marlene Warren was preparing breakfast for her son and his friends when she heard the door bell ring. Upon answering the door, she was greeted by a person dressed in a clown costume holding two foil balloons and a basket of carnations for her. When she reached for the gifts, the clown shot Marlene in the face and fled in their white Chrysler LeBaron. For 27 years, Marlene's case remained unsolved, despite having obvious suspects. With the advancements in DNA technology, Marlene's killer finally faced justice in 2017.

Sources

CBS News (2023)

CBS News (2023)

Chilling Crimes (2021)

WPTV (2017)

The US Sun (2023)

Killer Queens Podcast