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Joshlin Smith was a 6‑year‑old South African girl who vanished from her home in Middelpos, Saldanha Bay near Cape Town on 19 February 2024. Her disappearance triggered a massive search, including community efforts and an Interpol inquiry, but she remains missing. Her mother, Racquel “Kelly” Smith, along with her boyfriend Jacquen Appollis and friend Steveno van Rhyn, were arrested and charged with kidnapping and human trafficking, accused of orchestrating a plot to sell Joshlin to a traditional healer (a “sangoma”) for her eyes and fair skin. Neighbor witness Lourentia Lombaard testified that Smith admitted “I did something silly… I sold my child to a sangoma,” and described seeing the mother leaving with Joshlin in a white vehicle. In May 2025, all three were convicted of kidnapping and human trafficking. Kelly Smith and her co-accused were sentenced to life in prison, with an additional concurrent 10‑year term for kidnapping. The judge noted a lack of remorse from the defendants during sentencing. Despite the conviction, Joshlin’s whereabouts remain unknown and the search continues, supported by both local police and Interpol.

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Jason Corbett, an Irish businessman living in North Carolina, was brutally murdered on August 2, 2015, by his wife, Molly Martens, and her father, retired FBI agent Tom Martens. He was beaten to death in his bedroom with a baseball bat and a concrete brick. Molly and Tom claimed they acted in self-defense, alleging Jason was abusive. However, prosecutors argued the killing was motivated by a custody dispute over Jason’s two children, whom he had with his late first wife.

In 2017, both were convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20–25 years in prison. The convictions were later overturned, and in 2023, they accepted a plea deal for voluntary manslaughter. After serving around four years, they were released in June 2024. The case remains highly controversial, with divided public opinion over whether it was an act of protection or premeditated murder.

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Jason Corbett, an Irish businessman living in North Carolina, was brutally murdered on August 2, 2015, by his wife, Molly Martens, and her father, retired FBI agent Tom Martens. He was beaten to death in his bedroom with a baseball bat and a concrete brick. Molly and Tom claimed they acted in self-defense, alleging Jason was abusive. However, prosecutors argued the killing was motivated by a custody dispute over Jason’s two children, whom he had with his late first wife.

In 2017, both were convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 20–25 years in prison. The convictions were later overturned, and in 2023, they accepted a plea deal for voluntary manslaughter. After serving around four years, they were released in June 2024. The case remains highly controversial, with divided public opinion over whether it was an act of protection or premeditated murder.

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Join us this week as Lindsay lays our the grisly details on what can happen when a death penalty execution goes wrong. Part 2 is finally here and it was worth the wait! Part 2 brings us to more modern times as Lindsay breaks down the issues in the firing squad, the gas chamber, the electric chair, and lethal injection. 

Botched executions refer to instances where the process of carrying out a death penalty is flawed, leading to prolonged suffering, physical complications, or failure to follow protocols. These incidents can occur across various methods of execution, including lethal injection, electrocution, gas chambers, firing squads, and hanging. Common causes include improper drug administration, equipment malfunction, or human error. Lethal injection, the most commonly used method in the U.S., has faced significant scrutiny for its risk of painful complications due to drug shortages and improper training. Botched executions have sparked ethical debates, raising concerns about the cruelty and reliability of capital punishment, and have fueled broader calls for reform or abolition of the death penalty in many regions. 

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Michael Haight was a 42-year-old man from Enoch, Utah, who, on January 4, 2023, killed his wife, Tausha Haight; their five children, aged 4 to 17; and Tausha’s mother, Gail Earl, before taking his own life. The tragedy occurred two weeks after Tausha filed for divorce and days after Michael removed firearms from the home, potentially leaving the family defenseless. In 2020, Michael Haight had been investigated for child abuse following allegations from his daughter, Macie, who reported incidents of choking and shaking. Although the investigation concluded there was insufficient evidence for prosecution, the case raised concerns about his behavior. Prior to the killings, Haight had expressed concerns about maintaining a facade of a perfect life, both personally and professionally. He had recently lost his job at Allstate Insurance and was reportedly seeking to start his own agency. The murder-suicide shocked the tight-knit community of Enoch, where many residents knew the family through their shared involvement in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The incident has been a somber reminder of the complexities surrounding domestic violence and the devastating impact of family tragedies.

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Ash Armand, born Akshaya Kubiak, is a former reality TV star known for his role in Showtime’s Gigolos. In July 2020, he was arrested for the murder of Herleen Dulai, a 29-year-old personal trainer and client. Dulai was found dead in Kubiak’s Las Vegas home, having suffered blunt force trauma and strangulation. Kubiak claimed he blacked out after consuming psychedelic mushrooms with Dulai and acted in self-defense during an alleged attack. However, evidence indicated a violent struggle, and Kubiak was charged with first-degree murder. In September 2021, he pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and mayhem to spare Dulai’s family a trial. He was sentenced to 8 to 20 years in prison and is currently incarcerated at the Southern Desert Correctional Center in Nevada, with eligibility for parole in 2028. 

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The Circleville Letters refer to a mysterious series of anonymous, threatening letters sent to residents of Circleville, Ohio, beginning in 1976. The letters targeted individuals with accusations of infidelity, corruption, and other personal secrets. One of the most prominent targets was Mary Gillespie, a school bus driver, who was accused of having an affair with the school superintendent.

In 1977, Mary’s husband, Ron Gillespie, died in a suspicious car crash after reportedly receiving a threatening phone call. The letters continued even after a suspect, Paul Freshour—Mary’s brother-in-law—was convicted and imprisoned in 1983 for attempted murder related to a booby-trapped gun intended to harm Mary. Strangely, the letters persisted even while Freshour was in prison, raising doubts about his guilt.

Despite investigations by law enforcement and coverage on shows like Unsolved Mysteries, the identity of the letter writer remains unknown, and the case is considered one of America’s most baffling unsolved mysteries.

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The "Killer Clown" case centers on the 1990 murder of Marlene Warren in Wellington, Florida, when she was fatally shot at her front door by a person dressed as a clown delivering flowers and balloons. Her son, Joe Ahrens, witnessed the attack. The investigation initially pointed to Sheila Keen, a business associate of Marlene's husband, Michael Warren, who was later revealed to be having an affair with him. Despite early suspicions, the case went cold due to insufficient evidence. In 2017, advancements in DNA technology led to Sheila Keen-Warren's arrest. She pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in 2023 and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. However, she was released in November 2024 after serving 18 months, due to time served and Florida's good behavior credits. Marlene's son expressed dissatisfaction with the sentence, feeling it was too lenient given the profound impact on his family.

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​Wayne Nathan Nance, known as the "Missoula Mauler," was a suspected American serial killer active in Montana from 1974 until his death in 1986. Although never formally charged or convicted, law enforcement linked him to at least six murders and suspected he may have had more victims.​ Born on October 18, 1955, in Clinton, Montana, Nance exhibited disturbing behavior from a young age, including an interest in Satanism and a desire to commit murder. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1977 but was discharged for misconduct. After returning to Montana, he worked as a furniture mover in Missoula, where he was considered an average worker by his peers. However, several female customers reported receiving harassing phone calls after deliveries, and Nance was suspected of being the caller.​ 1Nance's criminal activities came to light after a failed home invasion on September 3, 1986. He attacked his co-worker Doug Wells and Wells' wife, Kris, in their home. Despite being stabbed, Doug managed to shoot Nance, who died the following day. Subsequent investigations linked Nance to several unsolved murders, including those of Michael and Teresa Shook, who were tied up and stabbed to death in their home in 1985. Items stolen from the Shook residence were later found in Nance's home. Additionally, he was connected to the deaths of Marcella Cheri Bachmann and Janet Lee Lucas, both of whom were found murdered near Missoula.​

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Steve McNair, a former NFL quarterback, was tragically murdered on July 4, 2009, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was found shot to death in a condominium he shared with his 20-year-old girlfriend, Sahel "Jenni" Kazemi, who was also found dead at the scene. Investigators concluded it was a murder-suicide, with Kazemi shooting McNair multiple times before turning the gun on herself. The motive appeared to be personal turmoil, as Kazemi was reportedly distraught over financial issues and her relationship with McNair, who was married at the time. The case shocked the sports world and ended the life of a beloved athlete at just 36 years old.

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