Joseph Kallinger was a father, a cobbler—and a deeply disturbed man whose unraveling mind would lead to a series of unthinkable crimes. In this episode, we dig into the psychological roots of his violence, the early warning signs, and the twisted dynamic with his teenage son that turned delusions into deadly reality.

**Special Edition**

On February 17, 2025, firefighters in Connecticut arrived at a home in Waterbury in response to a 911 call from Kimberly Sullivan. She told dispatchers that her step-son was inside and that he needed an ambulance. The firefighters were unprepared for the GRIMM discovery within. Kimberly's step-son had collapsed in the house, but it was clear that he was suffering from more than just smoke inhalation, as he was skeletal, dirty and disheveled. In this special episode of GRIMM, Marina covers the unfathomable details surrounding the rescue of 32-year-old "John Doe," after an alleged 20 years behind a door locked by his own family.

Looking for more GRIMM? Subscribe to our Patreon to unlock additional bonus content, including Patreon Bonus Episode 1, where Marina dives into the tragic circumstances that led to the murder of college athlete Lauren McCluskey by her ex-boyfriend, Melvin Rowland.

The Chundawat Family was an average middle class family with 3 generations living under one roof; they were close knit, pious and well-respected local business owners. But no one around them knew the secrets behind the walls of their home that led to the death of all 11 family members. Was it murder, suicide, or something else?

In the first part of this unbelievable true story, we introduced the Texas 7—seven dangerous men with a history of violent crimes and a bold escape plan. On December 13th, 2000, they broke free from a maximum-security prison in a daring, meticulously executed escape. With the authorities scrambling in the immediate aftermath, a massive manhunt ensued.

In the first few days after their breakout, they evaded capture, robbed stores, and despite the massive resources deployed to track them down, hid in plain sight. But by December 19th, just six days after their escape, their violent journey took a darker turn with the murder of a police officer—a crime that deeply unsettled the authorities but did not bring their capture. Instead, it would take another month before their successful run came to an end thanks to an unassuming RV park owner.

On a non-descript Wednesday in mid-December 2000, seven dangerous men walked away from a Texas maximum-security prison, orchestrating one of the most brazen escapes in American history. Their plan was nearly flawless, and their escape set off a massive manhunt that saw local, state, and federal authorities scrambling to catch up. Desperate to catch them, police found themselves always one step behind, until they finally crossed paths with deadly consequences.

In this episode, Laura examines the Excedrin murders, focusing on Stella Nickell and the case that led to the first conviction under federal anti-tampering laws. Then Marina covers the disappearance of Ana Walshe and the arrest of her husband for her suspected murder.

Karen Read’s trial for the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, began on April 29, 2024. Her defense: she was being framed by law enforcement. Did the jury believe her? Tune in to the finale of Karen Read to find out.

On January 28, 2022, Karen Read and her Boston Police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe, went out for some drinks before she dropped him off at the home of another law enforcement officer, Brian Albert. In the early morning hours of January 29, John was found unresponsive in the snow of Brian Albert’s front lawn. What happened? The police said that Karen hit him with her Lexus and left him for dead. Karen said the police beat John up and left him for dead on the lawn, framing her to cover up the crime. Who is telling the truth?

In this episode, we delve into the unsolved murder of Suzanne Jovin, a 21-year-old Yale senior brutally stabbed 17 times near her off-campus apartment in 1998. Despite extensive investigations and media attention, her case remains a haunting mystery. Join us as we explore the evidence, theories, and lingering questions surrounding one of New Haven’s most infamous cold cases.