Today on DXSW Mini: True Crime Headlines, we’re racing through four jaw-dropping stories from around the globe—because who has time for hour-long deep dives when the headlines hit this hard?

Paddle to Freedom...or Not

• A Wisconsin dad faked his own kayak death, hopped a flight overseas, and just landed back on U.S. soil—only to be slapped with obstruction charges. Spoiler: That disappearing act didn’t end well.

Spring Break Nightmare

• What was supposed to be sun, sand, and mojitos turned into tragedy in the Dominican Republic.

Tennessee’s Twisted Alibi

• A backwoods murder took an even darker turn when the suspect tried to erase all evidence—in the weirdest way.

Yoga Pose to Cold Case

• In Phoenix, a beloved yoga instructor vanished without a trace—only to be found dead under circumstances so murky you’ll question every downward dog you’ve ever done.

Tune in for lightning-fast rundowns, gritty facts, and just enough suspense to keep you hooked!! Hit play now and let’s get into it!

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