In this week's investigation, Hot On The Case explores the heartbreaking case of Emma Walker, a 16 year old high school honors student whose life was tragically cut short in Knoxville, Tennessee. What began as a teenage relationship eventually spiraled into jealousy, control issues, and violence, leaving an entire community searching for answers after Emma was found dead in her own bedroom.

In this week's investigation, Hot On The Case examines the case of Payton Shires. Once trusted as a social worker and childhood therapist, Shires was accused of betraying that trust in this twisted true crime case involving a 13 year old. In this episode we'll cover the background information on those involved, the crimes that took place, the shocking statements caught on camera during Payton's police interview, and how this case came to a close.

In this week's investigation Hot On The Case dives into the case of the Powell Family. Starting with Susan Powell, a young mother whose sudden disappearance in 2009 sparked an investigation filled with suspicious behavior, disturbing family dynamics, and countless unanswered questions. As investigators searched for Susan, attention quickly turned to her husband, Josh Powell, as his actions before and after she vanished began to raise questions.

However, the story doesn't end with Susan's sudden disappearance. In this true crime case, the Powell's would become the center of a devastating series of events that left investigators, loved ones, and the public searching for answers for years.

In this week's investigation Hot On The Case unravels the shocking case of former college football star and Tennessee Titans NFL scout Blaise Taylor. A man accused of poisoning his pregnant girlfriend Jade Benning, resulting in the death of her and their unborn child. What began as a devastating medical emergency quickly turned into a homicide investigation after disturbing details emerged, including a terrifying phone call Jade made during her final moments. The heartbreaking testimonies made by those surrounding the case, and the questions about what happened inside that apartment make it one of the most emotional recent true crime cases out there.

In this week's investigation Hot On The Case dives into the disturbing case of Domina Cherry, a German teenager whose fascination with serial killers and true crime cases allegedly evolved into something far more sinister. What began as a dark obsession with infamous murderers like Richard Ramirez and Ted Bundy, would eventually lead to an evil plan to become one herself. She'd use her looks to lure men off dating apps into her deadly trap.

In this week's investigation Hot On The Case dives into the kidnapping and incredible survival story of Jaycee Lee Dugard. At just 11 years old, Jaycee was abducted in South Lake Tahoe by Phillip and Nancy Garrido. She was held captive in a secret backyard before finally being found 18 years after she disappeared. Her case flooded national media outlets, becoming the most talked about True Crime story in the country at the time, as nobody expected her to turn up alive almost two whole decades after the abduction.

In this week's investigation Hot On The Case covers one of the most confusing missing persons cases of all time. Brian Shaffer was a medical student at Ohio State who walked into a crowded college bar, and never walked back out of it. He can be seen on CCTV footage arriving with friends, talking to people outside, and having a seemingly normal night. However, when his friends reappear within sight of the security camera as they leave, Brian is nowhere to be seen. He vanished and has remained that way for over 20 years. The bizarre nature of his disappearance has led to tons of online speculation and multiple theories all trying to answer one question.. What happened to Brian Shaffer?

In this week's investigation Hot On The Case dives into the shocking story of Tiffany Cole, a young woman who became one of the youngest females sentenced to death in the United States. In 2005, Tiffany and three accomplices targeted Carol and Reggie Sumner, an elderly couple who had once welcomed her into their lives and treated them like family. This is a tragic case where greed and betrayal would ultimately have devastating consequences.

In this week's investigation Hot On The Case is diving into the shocking case of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, a story that captivated the nation and left countless questions in its wake. What began as a seemingly ordinary family soon unraveled into a complex case involving multiple missing children, unusual religious beliefs, suspicious deaths, and a web of deception that stretched across multiple states.

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In this week's investigation Hot On The Case dives into the case of Dennis Nilsen, one of the most infamous serial killers in British history. For years, Nilsen lived a seemingly ordinary life in London while hiding a series of disturbing crimes that went unnoticed by those around him. His arrest in 1983 shocked the public and led to a deeper look at how he was able to evade suspicion for so long.