The disappearance of 16-year-old Sharon Pryor—who vanished in 1975 while walking to a pizzeria in Montreal—became one of Canada’s darkest and most haunting cold cases. In this episode, we revisit the disturbing details surrounding the discovery of Sharon’s body in a frozen field, marked by signs of brutal assault, removed clothing, tape left tangled in her hair, and evidence suggesting she may have been held captive for several days. Unique clues also emerge, including a potential connection to the attack on Cheryl Wah along the same route, as well as possible links to the murders of Norma O’Brien and Debbie Fisher—raising chilling speculation about a serial predator operating in the region.
In this episode, you will learn how technologies like DNA phenotyping are capable of reopening decades-old cold cases, how investigators eventually identified Franklin Romine as a prime suspect and even exhumed his remains in 2023, and why the DNA confirmation process is still ongoing. You’ll also gain insight into offender patterns that target vulnerable victims, the hidden risks faced by teenagers even in seemingly safe neighborhoods, and the importance of renewed investigations in helping families finally move closer to justice.


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In this episode, we dive into a shocking case that took place in Ashkosh, Wisconsin, on February 18, 2023, when 22-year-old mother Morgan Taylor Lond stabbed her ex-boyfriend 19 times with a pair of scissors while experiencing hallucinations. She claimed to have seen a dark, shadowy figure attacking him, which was later revealed to be the result of untreated postpartum depression and ongoing mental health issues that had gone unaddressed for months. The bloody incident unfolded while their 11-month-old baby was inside the home, and the investigation later exposed a turbulent relationship layered with past accusations of violence between the two.
In this episode, you will learn how undiagnosed postpartum depression can lead to extreme violence, how hallucinations can fuel criminal behavior, and how the legal system handles cases involving mental-health-based defense. We also discuss Morgan’s sentence of 7 years and 6 months in prison, the importance of psychological support for new parents, and the traumatic impact of toxic relationships.

The murder case of Heidi Furcus in April 2010 shook Saint Paul, Minnesota, when she was found shot to death in her home along the Mississippi River. Her husband, Nicholas Furcus, claimed the couple was attacked by a hooded intruder in a home invasion, supported by Heidi’s dramatic 911 call that suddenly disconnected. However, there were no signs of struggle, theft, or forced entry, while Nick sustained only a minor gunshot wound to his leg. As the investigation progressed, Nick’s lies unraveled: the couple was drowning in massive debt, their home was in foreclosure, and all of this had been deliberately concealed from family and friends. In this episode, you'll learn how the FBI-assisted reconstruction of the 911 call revealed inconsistencies in the timeline, how forensic evidence such as ballistics and DNA—found only from Heidi and Nick—led to murder charges filed 11 years after the incident, and how financial secrets can escalate into a deadly tragedy. This episode also highlights the psychological impact on the victim’s family and the dangers of manipulated narratives in domestic violence cases.

This case brings us to the mystery of the murder of Donna Dima Chao, a 19-year-old girl who disappeared in 1984 and was found dead 11 years later in the woods of Cranberry Farm, New Jersey. Nearly four decades without answers, the case was finally solved thanks to modern DNA technology that linked bodily fluids in Donna's bedroom to Nathaniel Harvey—a repeat offender also involved in the axe murder of Irene Schnapps and brutal attacks on other victims. Harvey's initial confession was overturned due to a Miranda rights violation, and physical evidence such as size 6 shoe prints matching the blood at the crime scene was also overlooked, showing how procedural errors can allow killers to remain free.
In this episode, you will learn how forensic technology can uncover old crimes, how lost evidence can finally reveal the truth, and the dangers of repeat offenders who can evade justice for years. We also highlight the long-lasting trauma experienced by Donna's family—from their move to Texas, the loss of their stepfather, to their struggle for justice—reminding us that crime not only takes lives but leaves wounds that span generations.


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In this episode, we delve into the horrific 2007 Pettit family murders in Cheshire, Connecticut, where Joshua Komisarjevsky and Steven Hayes committed a home invasion that turned into a brutal tragedy. Unique and fascinating facts include how Hayes and Komisarjevsky initially planned a simple robbery after stalking Jennifer and Michaela Pettit while they were shopping, but the situation escalated into the sexual assault of Michaela, documented on a phone, the rape of Jennifer, and the burning of the house with the victims still bound. William Pettit, who survived after being tied up in the basement for hours, became a living witness to this brutality, while Haley and Michaela died from smoke and fire, with Haley nearly escaping based on the burns on her legs. The case also revealed the perpetrators' backgrounds: Komisarjevsky as a cold-blooded predator with a history of home invasions since his teens, and Hayes as a repeat offender with 26 prior incarcerations, who met at a halfway house.
In this episode, you will learn about the psychological impact on jurors who saw graphic evidence such as autopsy photos and torture videos, the evolution of the death penalty in Connecticut, which was ultimately abolished in 2015, and how William Pettit rebuilt his life through a foundation to help victims of violence and chronic illness. We also discuss profound questions about preventing domestic violence. 


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In this episode, we take you deep into two dark cases that shook America—cases filled with mystery, unanswered questions, and evidence that puzzled investigators for decades.
First, we dive into the brutal tragedy of Lizzie Borden, one of the most infamous murder cases of the 19th century. With 40 axe blows to her stepmother and 41 to her father, the Borden home became one of the most horrifying crime scenes in Massachusetts. Yet despite all eyes pointing to Lizzie, there was no blood, no proven weapon, and no witnesses. A case so chaotic that the jury ultimately couldn't reach certainty.
Then, we jump nearly a century forward to Arkansas, where Pamela Faye Falcons, a mother of two, was found murdered in a gruesome manner in 1990. The investigation stalled for 18 years—until modern DNA technology uncovered truths that were once impossible to reach.
The first case may forever remain unsolved.
The second finally found its killer through forensic genealogy—a method no one could have imagined at the time.


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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.


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This episode explores two familicide tragedies that unfolded during the darkest years following the Great Recession of 2008, when financial pressure and mental instability turned into devastating family catastrophes. First, the Lupo family tragedy in Wilmington (2009), where Irvin Lupo murdered his wife, Anna, and their five children after both he and his wife were fired from their hospital jobs. A chilling and unique detail: Irvin sent a two-page will/manifesto to a TV station, blaming his employer and attempting to leave a final message before ending his entire family. From there, we shift to the Jacobson Family Massacre (2010), where Neil Jacobson — a former successful mortgage broker destroyed by the real estate collapse — killed his wife Frankie and their twin sons after experiencing severe paranoia and hallucinations.

In this episode, you will learn how extreme economic pressure can ignite unimaginable tragedy, and how untreated mental health issues only worsen the situation. You will also discover how investigators pieced together the combination of factors — unemployment, depression, paranoia, and possible medication side effects — to understand the motives behind both killers. This episode examines the ethical dilemmas faced by the media, the legal debates about the influence of mental illness on criminal acts, and the harsh reality of how the burden of being the family provider can become psychologically destructive.


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Two family massacres shook small towns in America, each carried out with extreme violence and different motives, but both equally devastating. The Napier Family case in Indiana (2011) saw five adults brutally murdered in a matter of minutes by David Is, who was distraught over his Oxycontin addiction. The most heartbreaking fact: the sole survivor was a 4-year-old toddler, Sierra, who was found walking alone on the street. In this episode, you will learn how drug addiction can cause perpetrators to become uncontrollable, how the dynamics of a small community can play a role in tragedy, and the heroic role of neighbor Henry Smith, who is believed to have tried to save the child amid the chaos.
We move to Tennessee (1997), to the horrific murder of the Lilied family by six troubled teenagers obsessed with demons, violence, and power fantasies. Vidar, Delfina, and Tabitha were kidnapped and killed after Vidar tried to share his faith with the teenagers—a kind act that ended in tragedy. Unique fact: the perpetrators were inspired by the movie Natural Born Killers and had a history of drug abuse, satanic rituals, and repeated violence. In this episode, you will learn how trauma, peer pressure, and dark ideologies can turn into sadistic acts, and how baby Peter became the only survivor of that horrific night.


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In this episode, we delve into two major tragedies that shook the United States. First, the story of Mark Orin Barton, a day trader whose life was destroyed by financial losses. Pressure and despair drove him to murder his wife and two children with a hammer, then kill nine co-workers in Atlanta in 1999. Even more shocking, Barton had been suspected of murdering his first wife six years earlier — but managed to escape justice.
Four years before the Barton tragedy, the Harvey family in Virginia fell victim to a brutal murder in their own home. Ricky Gray and Ray Dandridge tortured and killed all four family members before setting the house on fire to cover their tracks. In this episode, you will learn how psychological pressure, narcissism, and inherited violence can drive someone to commit irrational acts—and how these two cases opened the world's eyes to the darkest side of the human soul.


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