This episode explores two family tragedies that continue to spark public debate and divide opinions to this day. The first case takes us to Rowlett, Texas—the tragic murders of two young boys, Devon and Damon Routier, and the accusations that turned toward their own mother, Darlie Routier. From a garage window cut from the inside, blood patterns that didn’t match her story, to a graveside birthday video that shocked the jury—this episode highlights how forensic evidence, financial pressure, and post-incident behavior shaped the investigation. Yet the presence of unidentified DNA and an unknown fingerprint made this one of the most controversial cases in the United States.
The second case brings you to the Philippines, where Gwen and Louie “Boy” Maguad were found brutally murdered inside their home—stabbed dozens of times, showing signs of torture, and attacked with multiple weapons. Initially believed to be a robbery, the investigation shifted when inconsistencies began to surface, and one name emerged at the center of the mystery: Janice, the orphaned girl the family had adopted. In this episode, you will learn how both cases reveal patterns of manipulation, conflicting pieces of evidence, gaps in investigative work, and how killers can emerge from inside the home itself. This episode also helps you understand what can be learned from forensic errors, public bias, and how modern investigations uncover the narratives crafted by offenders.


This episode includes AI-generated content.