Murder Files Unsealed

Murder Files Unsealed

Download on the App Store

Murder Files Unsealed episodes

  • Woman Finds Husband Murdered in Quiet Farm House
    This episode details the chilling murder of Ryan Cooper, a beloved Iowa farmer who was found shot to death in his home in 2021. Although his wife, Karina Cooper, initially claimed an intruder was responsible, investigators eventually uncovered a clandestine affair and a digital trail of incriminating Snapchat messages. These records revealed that Karina and her younger lover, Houston Danker, had plotted the killing to secure a significant life insurance payout. Advanced technology eventually allowed police to recover deleted evidence, leading to the arrest of both conspirators nearly three years later. Despite Karina’s attempts to portray herself as a victim of circumstance during her trial, a jury found her guilty of first-degree murder. Ultimately, both she and Danker were sentenced to life in prison without parole, providing long-awaited justice for the victim's grieving family and community.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    48 min
  • Murder Charges Filed in Washington Heights Mother’s Slaying
    In September 2026, Tiliek Shamel Thompson was apprehended and charged with murder following the violent death of Lovay Williams in her Washington Heights residence. The victim was discovered by authorities during a wellness check, and reports indicate the fatal assault occurred while her seven-year-old daughter was present in the home. Thompson, who reportedly had a long-term relationship with Williams, turned himself in to the 33rd Precinct after being named a person of interest. While the suspect’s legal counsel has urged the public to withhold judgment, the victim's family expressed a sense of relief and justice regarding the arrest. Outside the apartment building, a memorial of flowers and candles has been established to honor the young mother’s memory.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    30 min
  • Man Who Killed Mistress's Millionaire Husband Claims Innocence
    This episode provides a dramatic overview of two high-profile homicide investigations featured on the true-crime program Crime Watch Daily. The primary focus centers on the brutal 2001 murder of Wall Street multi-millionaire Ted Ammon, highlighting the conviction of his wife’s lover, Danny Pelosi, and Pelosi's subsequent claims of innocence from prison. The narrative explores a complex web of alleged affairs, secret surveillance tapes, and potential conspiracies involving Ammon's late wife, Generosa. Additionally, the sources detail the cold case of Holly Casano, a young mother who was stabbed sixty times in her home by an unidentified attacker. Investigators in the Casano case are currently utilizing advanced DNA profiling to identify a suspect from a distinct ancestral background. Both accounts emphasize the ongoing search for justice and the lingering questions that haunt the families of the victims.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    47 min
  • Beloved Hairdresser And Beauty Exec Stabbed Amid Wife's Love Affair
    The episode provide a detailed overview of several high-profile criminal investigations featured on Crime Watch Daily. The primary focus is the betrayal and murder of beauty executive Fabio Sementilli, whose wife and her lover allegedly orchestrated a deadly ambush to collect a life insurance payout. Another significant segment examines the 35-year cold case of Eric Cross, a teenager whose death was long dismissed as a hit-and-run before new evidence pointed toward a deliberate killing and cover-up by a group of peers. Additionally, the text details a tragic road rage incident in Arizona that resulted in the senseless shooting of a decorated fire captain by an aggressive driver. Together, these reports highlight the roles of DNA technology, community persistence, and investigative journalism in seeking justice for victims of violent crime. Through interviews with law enforcement and grieving families, the material explores themes of narcissism, greed, and the long-term impact of unsolved mysteries on small communities.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    38 min
  • Missing Dad Found Murdered in Backyard 3 Years After Disappearance
    The episode provide a comprehensive overview of the criminal investigation and trial of Lori Shaver, who was convicted of the second-degree murder of her ex-husband, Michael Shaver. After Michael vanished in 2015, Lori maintained for years that he had abandoned their family, but his skeletal remains were eventually discovered buried beneath a concrete fire pit in her backyard. During the legal proceedings, the defense presented a controversial narrative claiming that Lori’s young daughter had actually fired the fatal shot to protect her mother from domestic abuse. However, the prosecution successfully argued that Lori systematically deceived others by impersonating Michael on social media and manufacturing a false trail to hide her crime. Ultimately, the jury rejected the defense's theory and found Lori guilty, concluding a decade-long search for justice for the Florida father.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    55 min
  • Wisconsin Teacher Disappears After Heated Fight with Boyfriend
    This episode recounts the tragic 2016 murder of Wisconsin teacher Nicole VanderHeyden after she disappeared following a night out with her boyfriend, Doug Dietrie. Investigators initially targeted Dietrie due to a heated argument and suspicious text messages, but physical evidence eventually pointed elsewhere. Fitbit data and DNA analysis ultimately cleared the boyfriend, leading police to George Steven Burch, a man with a violent criminal past. Burch claimed he was framed by Dietrie during a coerced body disposal, but a jury rejected this narrative. He was found guilty of homicide and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. This case highlights how digital forensics and genetic evidence can shift a criminal investigation from a primary suspect to the actual perpetrator.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    50 min
  • She Was Found Wrapped in Trash Bags Inside a Freezer
    This episode details the tragic disappearance and murder of Shannon Graves, whose remains were discovered inside a padlocked freezer in a Campbell, Ohio, basement months after she vanished. Investigators tracked a trail of evidence including suspicious text messages, the burning of her personal belongings, and the use of her financial benefits by her boyfriend, Arturo Novoa, and his accomplice, Katrina Leighton. Highlighting the breakdown of the investigation, the account describes how a cooperating witness revealed a gruesome plot involving dismemberment and a failed attempt to dissolve the body with sulfuric acid. The narrative concludes with the legal resolution, where Novoa, Leighton, and their associate Andrew Herman received lengthy prison sentences for their roles in the killing and the subsequent disposal of the corpse. This overview illustrates the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and family members to find justice for a woman betrayed by her inner circle.



    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    46 min
  • Woman Found Stabbed to Death With Scissors at Local Bookstore
    In 2010, Sherry Black was discovered brutally murdered in her Utah bookstore by her husband and an employee. The investigation remained a cold case for nearly a decade until advances in genetic genealogy helped detectives identify a suspect named Adam Antonio Spencer DeRobo. After police matched his DNA to evidence found at the scene, DeRobo was arrested and eventually confessed to the killing. During his interrogation, he described the attack as a spontaneous outburst fueled by childhood trauma and personal frustrations. He ultimately pleaded guilty to aggravated homicide and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    52 min
  • Cops Find Georgia Mom in Pool of Blood in Her Kitchen
    This episode details the 2013 murder of Danielle Marshall, a young mother found dead in her home in Powder Springs, Georgia. The narrative follows the initial investigation where her ex-boyfriend, Joshua Gibson, discovered the body and claimed innocence while under heavy police scrutiny. Detectives eventually uncovered a cold case lead involving a witness named Jesse Chapman, whose cell phone data placed him and Gibson at the scene during the homicide. Confronted with evidence, Gibson was convicted and sentenced to life without parole for the shooting. Following his trial, he confessed to the premeditated killing, revealing that he had spent months planning the crime and even staged a fake drive-by shooting to deflect suspicion. The account concludes with a focus on the justice achieved for Danielle’s family and the cold, calculated nature of the perpetrator's actions.

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    49 min
  • USPS Worker Executed in Mysterious Mail Route Ambush
    The episode details the tragic 2021 ambush and execution of 33-year-old postal worker Jason Schaefer during his mail route in Longmont, Colorado. Investigators quickly shifted their focus from a random attack to a targeted murder fueled by a contentious custody battle involving Schaefer’s ex-girlfriend, Devon Shriner. Evidence revealed that Shriner, also a postal employee, used her insider knowledge of mail routes and an intentional lack of GPS activity to facilitate the crime. Her boyfriend at the time, AJ Richie, acted as a lookout and followed the victim for hours while coordinating with Shriner via phone. Digital forensics and surveillance footage eventually linked both individuals to the scene, dismantling their attempts to create false alibis. Ultimately, both Shriner and Richie were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.






    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.

    Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.

    This episode includes AI-generated content.
    55 min

About Murder Files Unsealed

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to "Murder Files Unsealed" a True Crime Podcast, your portal into the darkest corners of the human psyche and the chilling stories that have left an indelible mark on society. Join us as we…

More shows like Murder Files Unsealed

True Crime Garage by TRUE CRIME GARAGE

True Crime Garage

34,376 Listeners

20/20 by ABC News

20/20

11,870 Listeners

48 Hours by 48 Hours

48 Hours

10,653 Listeners

Snapped: Women Who Murder by Oxygen

Snapped: Women Who Murder

5,212 Listeners

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace by iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

8,476 Listeners

Cold Case Files by A&E / PodcastOne

Cold Case Files

8,624 Listeners

Dateline NBC by NBC News

Dateline NBC

46,839 Listeners

Court TV Podcast by Court TV

Court TV Podcast

1,058 Listeners

Serialously with Annie Elise by Annie Elise

Serialously with Annie Elise

10,363 Listeners

The Binge Cases: Doctor Billions by Sony Music Entertainment

The Binge Cases: Doctor Billions

4,340 Listeners

Betrayal Season 6 by iHeartPodcasts | Glass Podcasts

Betrayal Season 6

8,378 Listeners

Dateline: Missing in America by NBC News

Dateline: Missing in America

2,442 Listeners

The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan Kohberger by True Crime Today

The Idaho Murders | The Case Against Bryan Kohberger

291 Listeners

Dateline Originals by NBC News

Dateline Originals

1,544 Listeners

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield by Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

Drop Dead Serious With Ashleigh Banfield

821 Listeners