Home Is Where The Murder Is

In one of the most disturbing criminal cases in American history, Gary Heidnik turned an ordinary Philadelphia rowhouse into a place of unimaginable terror. During the late 1980s, Heidnik abducted, imprisoned, and brutally abused multiple women in a series of crimes that shocked the nation and exposed failures that allowed his violence to continue.

In this episode, we examine Heidnik's troubled upbringing, his descent into violent crime, the harrowing experiences of the women he held captive, and the extraordinary courage of the survivor whose escape ultimately led police to uncover the horrifying truth hidden behind closed doors.

We'll also explore the investigation, the trial that followed, and the lasting impact this case had on law enforcement, public awareness, and the victims' families. This is a story of manipulation, survival, and resilience in the face of unimaginable cruelty.

Listener discretion is strongly advised. This episode contains discussions of kidnapping, torture, sexual violence, murder, and other disturbing subject matter that may not be suitable for all audiences.

His name is Wade Wilson—but unlike the comic book antihero, there's nothing fictional about the violence that made him infamous.

In this episode, we examine the shocking case of Wade Wilson, the Florida man convicted of the brutal 2019 murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz. We'll trace the events leading up to the killings, the investigation that quickly closed in on him, and the disturbing courtroom testimony that revealed a pattern of manipulation, violence, and a chilling lack of remorse.

We'll also explore the media attention surrounding the case, including the social media fascination with Wilson's appearance that sparked controversy while the victims' stories were often overshadowed. Most importantly, we remember the lives of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz and the devastating impact their murders had on their loved ones.

Continuing on with our state series, we cover murders that happen in Ohio and Oklahoma. Robyn covers the downfall of Judge Lance Mason who brutally murders his ex wife in a jealous rage and Molly covers the unsolved murders of Paul and Melody Jones.

The Pike County Shootings: A Family Annihilated

In the quiet hills of Pike County, Ohio, eight members of the Rhoden family were brutally murdered in a single night—an act of violence so calculated it stunned investigators and shattered a rural community. What initially appeared to be an unsolvable massacre slowly unraveled into one of the most complex and disturbing criminal cases in Ohio history.

In this episode, we examine the events leading up to the 2016 Pike County shootings, the painstaking investigation that followed, and the shocking truth behind who was responsible. From deeply rooted family conflicts and custody battles to years of secrecy, planning, and betrayal, this case reveals how obsession and control escalated into unimaginable violence.

This is a story about justice, grief, and the long road toward accountability.

Listener discretion advised.

Sue Sharp moved herself and her five kids across the country for a fresh start in the California, only for her dream to end in a bloodbath in Cabin 28. Sue and two others were found bound and slaughtered in the living room, her youngest daughter was nowhere to be found—and three other children somehow slept through the entire nightmare in the room next door. Decades later, with a botched investigation and maybe a local cover-up, the question remains: who was waiting for them in the dark...or is it a question at all?

Case starts at 12:30 mark.

We are BACK, reunited and it feels so good! Robyn has today's case that she told back at our Live show in October.

Paul Durousseau, often called the “Jacksonville Strangler,” targeted young women across Florida and Georgia in the late 1990s. He blended into everyday life while committing a series of quiet, calculated murders that left communities on edge. When he was finally caught, the scope of what he’d done shocked everyone.

Starts around 11:00 minutes in.

Episode 120: Christian Charles Nielsen - Black Bear Bed & Breakfast Murders

Christian Charles Nielsen turned a quiet Labor Day weekend in 2006 at the Black Bear Bed & Breakfast in Maine into something out of a nightmare. What began as a seemingly ordinary stay spiraled into a string of chilling deaths. By the time the truth came to light, the peaceful mountain getaway had become the setting for one of Maine’s most unsettling murder sprees.

Episode starts at 3:45

Thomas Grasso also known as "The Holiday Killer," was convicted of murdering two elderly victims in 1990 and 1991, one in Oklahoma and one in New York. After being extradited to Oklahoma, he was executed by lethal injection in 1995, just hours after making headlines for complaining about his final meal. His case remains infamous for its brutality and for his darkly memorable final words, which captured national attention.

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The case of Helle Crafts is one of the most infamous true crime stories in Connecticut history. In 1986, Helle, a flight attendant, disappeared, and her husband Richard Crafts was later convicted of her murder—despite her body never being fully recovered. Known as the “Woodchipper Murder,” the case became the first in Connecticut to secure a murder conviction without a complete body.

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In 2019, a former NFL player and his wife were found dead in their Minnesota home, leaving a community in shock. Who could have done this to this beloved couple? This episode unpacks a chilling case where love, loss, and mental health collide with tragic consequences.