In this episode of Super SUS, we cover the case of Tyler Smith — a 23-year-old Army National Guardsman who was found face down in a drainage canal in Galesburg, Illinois in September 2018, just weeks before he was set to begin his dream career as a police officer.

Galesburg PD closed the case within 24 hours. His family never bought it. And the deeper you go, the harder it is to understand how anyone did.

This one has details that will genuinely floor you and a family that has spent seven years refusing to let their son be forgotten.

If you have any information about Tyler's death, please contact Illinois State Police Zone 2 Investigations at 815-632-4010, ext. 230. A $100,000 reward is available for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

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This week, Ande and Amethyst sat down with Dr. Rachel Toles - licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, true crime consultant, and the mind behind the Psychology of Serial Killers live tour - for a conversation that honestly went in a lot of directions we weren't expecting.

Dr. Toles has spent her career studying serial homicide, extreme violence, and threat pathways, and she gets into all of it here: the early experiences that drew her to this work, why so many of the things we think we know about serial killers are flat-out wrong and why she thinks women's fascination with true crime is less morbid than it is deeply practical.

She also makes a case for slowing down, listening to your body's warning signs, and why throwing around words like "psychopath" and "narcissist" actually does more harm than good. Plus - keep an eye out for her upcoming book, Inventing the Psychopath, due out fall 2027.

If you're in the Chicago area, Dr. Toles is bringing the Psychology of Serial Killers tour to the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie on Tuesday, April 28 at 7:30 PM. And if you're not local, she is truly everywhere right now - check the tour site to see if she's coming to a city near you.

Links:

• Learn more about Dr. Rachel Toles: drracheltoles.com
• Tour dates and tickets: psychologyofserialkillers.com (dates through May 18)

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In our latest episode of Super SUS, we examine the baffling disappearance of Rebecca Coriam, a British youth worker who vanished from Disney Cruise Line's Disney Wonder in March 2011 and was never found.

We dig into the details that made this case so difficult to ignore: the complicated relationship dynamics among crew members, the oversized clothing Rebecca appeared to be wearing in the footage, a flip-flop found near the crew pool that didn't belong to her, and Disney's insistence that a rogue wave swept her overboard from a deck enclosed by six-foot walls.

We also examine the investigation itself — or the lack of one. A single Bahamian detective spent barely a day on board, interviewed only a handful of crew members, and declared the disappearance non-suspicious. The case remains unsolved.

This is a case full of unanswered questions, institutional failures, and details that just don't add up — and Rebecca's family has never stopped pushing for the truth.

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Ashley Jane Schwalm (née Mills) seemed to be living a picture-perfect life—a Toronto-raised interior designer, wife, and mother of two settled in Collingwood, Ontario. But behind the scenes, her marriage was unraveling, tangled in affairs, financial strain, and shifting loyalties that blurred the lines between two couples.

On January 26, 2023, Ashley’s burned vehicle was discovered in a ditch in the Blue Mountains, with her body inside. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident quickly raised questions. Conflicting accounts, unusual evidence at the scene, and a trail of digital activity began to paint a much more complicated picture.

As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered details that challenged the original story and revealed a case far more calculated than it first appeared.

In this episode, we unpack the relationships, the timeline, and the evidence—while asking how a life that looked so stable could unravel so completely.

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Originally released as a bonus episode and now brought to you from the Super SUS archives.  Life has been a little chaotic lately for your co-hosts, but we’re doing our best to keep fresh-ish content coming your way each week.

When 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart agreed to house-sit for her aunt and uncle in Pocatello, Idaho, it seemed like an easy, quiet weekend. Instead, it became one of the most disturbing and calculated teen-perpetrated murders in recent memory.

In this episode, we walk through who Cassie was, the events leading up to that night, and how investigators uncovered a shocking plot hiding in plain sight. As the truth emerged, the case revealed disturbing motivations, recorded evidence, and a level of premeditation that left her community and loved ones reeling.

We discuss the investigation, the evidence that ultimately led to arrests, and the lasting impact Cassie’s loss has had on her family and the wider community.

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In October 2019, 26-year-old Kristen Trickle was found with a fatal gunshot wound in her Kansas home. Her husband, Colby Trickle, told police she had taken her own life.

At first, the case appeared straightforward. But investigators soon began noticing details that didn’t add up. As questions mounted, what was initially ruled a suicide became far more complicated.

This episode examines the circumstances surrounding Kristen’s death and the troubling inconsistencies that followed.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners.

If you or someone you know is struggling:
In the U.S., you can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are outside the U.S., local crisis resources are available in most countries.

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In this episode of Super SUS, we examine the disturbing case of Wade Wilson, the man known in the media as the Deadpool Killer.

In October 2019, Wade murdered Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in Cape Coral, Florida, killing both women within hours of each other in a brutal and seemingly random crime spree. The violence of the attacks, combined with Wade’s behavior before and after his arrest, left investigators and the community shaken.

We explore Wade’s background, the details of the murders, and the disturbing patterns that emerged as the investigation unfolded. The episode also examines the profound impact these crimes had on the victims’ families, as well as the unsettling attention and fan following Wade later attracted while incarcerated.

We break down the trial proceedings that led to Wade’s conviction on two counts of first-degree murder, his sentencing to death, and the status of his ongoing appeals.

This is a case that forces us to confront not only extreme violence, but the culture that can grow around it — and the innocent lives forever changed in its wake.

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In this episode of Super SUS, we examine the shocking and deeply disturbing death of Michelle Jones, whose life ended in violence inside her own Orlando home.

Michelle had invited her aunt Teri Brandt and Teri’s husband to stay with her while they evacuated ahead of a hurricane. When Michelle stopped answering her phone, friends became alarmed and went to check on her — only to find a scene of terrifying violence.

Inside Michelle’s house, two lives had been taken, and one lost by suicide. The brutality of the crime, the locked-from-the-inside scene, and the questions it raised sent investigators down a path that ultimately uncovered a much larger, darker story than anyone expected.

What starts as an investigation into a tragic double death inside a family home unfolds into a far more unsettling tale — forcing us all to confront how danger can hide even in places we trust most.

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On this episode of Super SUS, we take a closer look at the mysterious and tragic death of Melissa James, whose life came to a shocking end amidst the chaotic world of Las Vegas bodybuilding.

Join us as we uncover the puzzling circumstances surrounding Melissa's death, the hidden secrets of those around her, and the stunning twists that left investigators searching for answers. What really happened to Melissa, and what lies beneath the surface of this sensational case?

Tune in to hear us explore the layers of mystery, ambition, and scandal in a story that will leave you questioning everything.

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In our latest episode of Super SUS, we examine the tragic and still-unsolved Lane Bryant store shooting that occurred in Tinley Park, Illinois, on February 2, 2008. We dive into the chilling details of the case, describing how a gunman, posing as a delivery driver, held six women hostage, resulting in the execution-style murders of five. We discuss the survivor's account, the evidence collected, and the various theories that have emerged over the years. Despite extensive investigations and advancements in DNA technology, the killer remains at large, leaving both the community and the victims' families with unanswered questions.

Join us as we honor the memory of the victims and explore the complexities of one of the Chicago area’s most haunting cold cases.

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