Killer Bites

In June 2002, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was taken from her bedroom in the middle of the night — a crime so brazen it shattered any illusion of safety at home.

An intruder cut through a window screen, entered her room, and threatened her life before leading her into the dark. What followed was a nine-month captivity that unfolded in plain sight, while the nation searched and her family refused to give up hope.

How does someone disappear — yet remain so close to civilization?
How did she survive?
And what ultimately led to her recovery?

In this episode, we break down the timeline of Elizabeth Smart’s abduction, the investigation that gripped America, and the resilience that turned a story of terror into one of survival.

In 2020, one question dominated Google searches and true crime forums alike: What really happened to Don Lewis?

The disappearance of Don Lewis — the millionaire big cat owner connected to the explosive rise of Tiger King — sparked global speculation. At the center of it all was Carole Baskin. Rumors swirled. Accusations went viral. And one theory refused to die: was he fed to the tigers?

In this episode, we separate internet myth from documented fact. We break down Don’s sudden disappearance, the timeline leading up to it, the legal battles over his estate, and the claims that turned a niche wildlife feud into a worldwide obsession.

Did greed play a role? Was it a planned vanishing? Or did the truth get buried beneath Netflix drama and meme culture?

Police officers are supposed to protect and serve—but what happens when one of them becomes the predator? Sherri Rasmussen’s murder revealed the dark truth behind someone sworn to uphold the law. Using their training, the killer manipulated the system, hiding a crime that shocked the community.

How far would someone go to cover their tracks when the badge meant to protect becomes a tool for murder? Dive into this chilling true crime story of deceit, betrayal, and justice delayed.

Skylar Neese thought she had the perfect friendship—two best friends she could trust. But behind closed doors, jealousy and betrayal were brewing. One tragic day, those same friends would turn on her in the most shocking way imaginable.

What drove two teens to betray someone they once called family? How does trust shatter so completely in high school? Dive into this chilling story of friendship, envy, and a backstab that changed everything.

Before she disappeared, Cynthia Anderson was terrified.

The 20-year-old legal secretary had been receiving disturbing anonymous phone calls. Creepy love letters. Even wall-sized murals left behind by someone obsessed with her.

She told people she was scared.
She started having recurring nightmares about being abducted.

Then, on the morning of August 4, 1981, Cynthia showed up for work.

Hours later, she was gone.

No signs of a struggle.
No confirmed suspects.
No trace of where she went.

Did someone finally act on their obsession?
Did Cynthia run from something only she understood?
Or is the truth darker than anyone realized?

This is the chilling case of a young woman who seemed to sense her own fate — and the mystery that still hasn’t been solved.

Alyssa Bustamante was 15 years old.

She struggled with depression. Self-harm. Suicide attempts. A troubled home life.

But in October 2009, instead of taking her own life, she took someone else’s.

Her 9-year-old neighbor, Elizabeth Olten.

Investigators later discovered something chilling: Alyssa had written in her diary about wanting to know what it felt like to kill someone. After the murder, she journaled about the experience — describing it as “amazing” and “pretty enjoyable.”

Then she went to church.

In this episode, we break down what led to that night, the disturbing diary entries, the backyard grave, and the psychological questions that still surround this case.

Was this untreated mental illness?
A cry for help that went unnoticed?
Or something far more calculated?

Because sometimes the most terrifying crimes don’t come from strangers.

They come from next door.

The Epstein files weren’t just documents.They included images.Newly released court materials and investigative records have resurfaced photos, emails, and testimony that connect powerful figures to Jeffrey Epstein’s inner circle — years after his 2008 conviction.Prince Andrew.Bill Clinton.Donald Trump.Elon Musk.Being photographed with Epstein does not automatically mean criminal involvement. But the frequency of contact, the timing, and the newly resurfaced communications are raising serious questions.

In 1979, a beloved high school English teacher named Susan was found dead — stuffed inside the trunk of her own car.

But this wasn’t random.

Susan was in love. She believed she was engaged to a fellow teacher at her school. She told friends he was “the one.”

There was just one problem.

He had three other girlfriends.

And Susan had quietly made him the sole beneficiary of four separate life insurance policies — worth more than $700,000.

When investigators uncovered the policies, the romance turned into motive.
Was this a jealous lover? A calculated plan? Or something even darker hiding behind the school hallways?

In this episode, we break down the affair, the lies, the money trail, and the shocking discovery that led police straight to one question:

Was this love… or premeditated murder?

On November 7, 1969, a well-liked Baltimore nun disappears into thin air. There are a LOT of shocking crimes out there but, who would want to hurt a NUN? So, the nun in question, sister Cathy, was a 26-year-old Catholic nun and teacher living in Baltimore. After going out to run some errands, Cathy was faced by a terrifying scenario… her own termination.

An attempted robbery.
A wealthy family’s home.
Four construction workers dead.

And a young woman from a small town sentenced to 165 years in prison.

Charity Payne says she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Prosecutors painted a very different picture — one of planning, participation, and responsibility. The jury had to decide whether she was a criminal, a victim, a bystander… or something in between.

In this episode, we break down what happened the night of the attempted robbery at the Sears family home, the evidence presented in court, the arguments that divided a community, and why this case still sparks debate.

Because this story isn’t simple.

It has layers.

And by the end, you’ll have to decide for yourself:
Was Charity Payne a scapegoat — or exactly where she belonged?