Overkillers with Brooke Makenna

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The tragic case of 17-year-old Sophie Ringquist of Burlington, Connecticut, has reached a major turning point following the highly anticipated trial of her boyfriend, Cooper Ouellette. Sophie died in May 2023 after an incident involving Ouellette's pickup truck following an underage drinking party in Terryville, Connecticut. Prosecutors alleged that Ouellette drove recklessly, causing Sophie to become separated from the moving vehicle and ultimately suffer fatal injuries. After seven days of proceedings, a jury found Cooper Ouellette guilty of second-degree manslaughter and delivering alcohol to a minor, while acquitting him of first-degree manslaughter on November 6, 2026.

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At just 15 years old, K vanished from Garden City, Utah, on May 29, 2025, leaving her family desperate for answers. After more than 500 days missing, she was found safe in Oregon on November 1, 2026, in a major breakthrough involving the FBI, Oregon law enforcement, and the Rich County Sheriff's Office. A 39-year-old man named Adam Hunter Harmel was arrested and faces federal charges related to the case. The FBI have pointed to online "gore group" where predators are exploiting vulnerable teenagers such as the 764 Network.

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The shocking true story of Chloe Ayling's abduction is one of the most talked-about true crime cases in recent years. In July 2017, British model Chloe Ayling travelled to Milan, Italy, believing she was attending a modelling photoshoot, but what followed was every woman's worst nightmare. She was drugged, kidnapped and held captive for six days in a remote farmhouse near Turin by Lukasz Herba, who was later convicted of her abduction and sentenced to 16 years and nine months in prison. The case attracted worldwide attention, not only because of the terrifying details of the kidnapping and alleged ransom plot, but also because Chloe faced intense media scrutiny and public speculation after her release. In this episode, we investigate the Chloe Ayling kidnapping case, the shocking details of her captivity, the Black Death Group claims, the investigation, the court trial and the controversy surrounding the media's treatment of her story.

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The case: The disappearance of Hayden Manis is one of the most heartbreaking and disturbing missing child cases to emerge from Muncie, Indiana. How does a four-year-old little boy disappear for years without anyone realizing he is missing? In this true crime documentary, we take a deep dive into the mysterious disappearance of Hayden Manis, examining the timeline of events, his family history, the unanswered questions surrounding his last known whereabouts, and the investigation that began years after he vanished. Hayden was last officially seen on January 11, 2020, but it wasn't until 2024 that his extended family raised serious concerns about his whereabouts. His father, Dustin Manis, provided conflicting explanations before his death in December 2024, leaving investigators with more questions than answers. As the search for Hayden continues, we explore the disturbing details, investigative developments, and unanswered mysteries surrounding this missing child case. Where is Hayden Manis? What really happened to him? And will his family ever get the answers they desperately deserve?

Thanks to 13 Investigates for their documentary bringing attention to this case.

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The tragic murder of four-month-old Dylan Groves in Scioto County, Ohio, shocked the nation and became a heartbreaking true crime case involving his parents, Jessica Groves and Daniel Groves. In this documentary, we examine the disturbing events surrounding baby Dylan’s death, the investigation into his parents, the discovery of his body in a well, and the courtroom proceedings that followed. We discuss the Scioto County Children’s Services failures that may have contributed to this heartbreaking case. Following Dylan’s death, the agency faced intense public scrutiny over its handling of his placement, missed home visits, failures to locate the child, and the decision not to issue an Amber Alert. Executive Director Dr. Lorra Fuller was placed on administrative leave pending an independent investigation. Two caseworkers were then charged.

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The John Skelton case has taken a major turn in 2026 as the preliminary hearing into the disappearance and alleged murders of the missing Skelton brothers moves the case closer to trial. Andrew Skelton, Alexander Skelton, and Tanner Skelton disappeared in Morenci, Michigan, over Thanksgiving in November 2010, when they were just 9, 7, and 5 years old. In August and September 2026, a preliminary examination in Lenawee County brought new courtroom testimony, investigative evidence, witness statements, and renewed attention to one of Michigan’s most heartbreaking missing children cases. On September 3, a judge ruled that sufficient circumstantial evidence existed to send John Skelton to trial on three counts of open murder and three counts of tampering with evidence. The boys have never been found, and the case continues to raise critical questions about what happened in 2010 and where Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner may be. In this video, we cover the latest John Skelton court updates, the 2026 preliminary hearing, key witness testimony, the prosecution’s evidence, the defense’s arguments, previously unreleased 911 audio, and the next steps in the upcoming trial. What happened to Andrew, Alexander, and Tanner Skelton?

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The Gus Lamont case remains one of Australia’s most closely followed missing child investigations, raising urgent questions about the disappearance of Gus Lamont, the missing four-year-old boy from South Australia, and the ongoing investigation. Gus disappeared on 27 September 2025 from Oak Park Station near Yunta in the South Australian outback, prompting extensive police searches, forensic investigations, aerial surveillance, and the launch of Task Force Horizon. As authorities continue searching for answers, public interest in the latest Gus Lamont news, Gus Lamont case updates, South Australia missing child case, Oak Park Station investigation, and Gus Lamont mystery continues to grow. With a $1 million reward announced for information, investigators are urging anyone with credible information to come forward. The case has become a major focus of Australian true crime coverage, missing persons investigations, criminal investigations, and public appeals for justice. What happened to Gus Lamont? Where is Gus Lamont?

Contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 to report information regarding the disappearance of Gus Lamont.

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What would you do if your attacker believed you were his victim—but you managed to convince him that you were actually on his side? In this chilling true crime story, we take a deep dive into the terrifying case of Jennifer Holliday and Eric Parnell, a 2005 crime in Lufkin, Texas, involving murder, abduction, and an extraordinary fight for survival. After being shot and abducted, Jennifer Holliday made an astonishing decision that may have saved her life: she convinced Eric Parnell that he had rescued her. What happened next led to a desperate 911 call, a major police investigation, and the discovery of the tragic death of Ana Franklin. 

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This case is surrounding the deaths of multiple people in Kempton Park, South Africa, has raised disturbing questions about whether the victims could be connected. Is there really a “Kempton Park serial killer?" At this stage, it is important to emphasize that the label “serial killer” has not been confirmed as an established fact unless and until investigators or a court officially establish a connection between the cases. In 2026, 12 bodies of women have been found in the area with similar MO's. Though, multiple arrests have been made in separate cases, the most notable the case of Jabulile Ntimba and the charges against 2 women, Fortunate Masilela and Tsakane Nester Msithini. They were officially charged with premeditated murder and defeating the ends of justice.

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In 1991, a young woman was found murdered on Staten Island, New York, known for decades only as the “Girl with the Scorpion Tattoo.” More than 30 years later, forensic genealogy finally revealed her identity: Christine Belusko, a 30-year-old mother from New Jersey. In this video, we examine the Christine Belusko case, the 1991 Staten Island cold case, the investigation into her murder, the evidence left behind, and the breakthrough that finally gave the unidentified victim her name. But the mystery did not end there—investigators also discovered that Christine’s two-year-old daughter, Christa Nicole Belusko, had disappeared and has never been located. We’ll explore what is publicly known about Christine Belusko, the search for Christa Nicole, the unidentified killer, and the unanswered questions that continue to surround this tragic true crime case. 

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