The Murder Diaries

In honor of the anniversary of Princess Diana's tragic death on 8/31, we are rewinding her episode from last year. May she forever rest in peace.

Paige & Natalie unpack Princess Diana’s rise, her complicated marriage, and the media frenzy that shaped her life. They explore how Diana rewrote the rules of royalty and why her legacy still resonates decades later.

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In early September 2025, police were called to an impound lot in Hollywood, California. The staff reported a horrible stench coming from a black Tesla that had been on the lot for three days. When officers opened the front trunk of the Tesla, they found the decomposing and dismembered remains of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Shortly after, investigators learned that the Tesla belonged to 20-year-old singer David Anthony Burke aka D4vd. The investigation told the story of a teenage girl who’d been groomed, assaulted, and murdered before she even had the chance to grow up. Now, the community and the world await justice for Celeste.

This is her story.

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Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne

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Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare explores the rise of a controversial wilderness program that claimed to transform troubled teens through survival and discipline. It's a disturbing look at the unchecked power of the troubled teen industry, the blurred line between treatment and abuse, and the survivors still seeking accountability.

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Janis Joplin became one of the defining voices of the 1960s, turning pain, vulnerability, and raw emotion into some of rock's most iconic performances. Her story is a heartbreaking examination of fame, self-worth, addiction, and how one extraordinary talent became one of music's greatest tragedies.

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Heidi Planck, a 38-year-old finance professional and mother, disappeared after attending her son’s football game in October 2021, sparking concern due to disabled location tracking on her devices and unusual behavior. Days after her disappearance, her dog would be found wandering around the 28th floor of a downtown-L.A. high rise building. Was this an important clue about what might have happened to Heidi the night she went missing? Or was there something more sinister at play?

This is her story.

If you know something about Heidi’s disappearance, call the LAPD at 213-486-6840. There’s also an anonymous tip line—the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also go online at https://www.lacrimestoppers.org/

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Before "catfishing" became part of our everyday vocabulary, Manti Te'o found himself at the center of one of the internet's most unbelievable hoaxes. Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist explores the bizarre true story of deception, media frenzy, and how a fake online romance nearly derailed the life and career of one of college football's biggest stars.

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Heath Ledger left behind a body of work that continues to inspire actors and audiences alike, despite a career that lasted barely a decade. His story is a heartbreaking look at immense talent, creative passion, and the enduring legacy of an artist whose life ended long before his potential was fully realized.

EpisodeTRAGIC HOLLYWOOD: Naya RiveraAudioJul 06, 202628m 17s

Naya Rivera was one of Glee's brightest stars, celebrated for her talent, wit, and groundbreaking portrayal of Santana Lopez. Her story is a heartbreaking look at resilience, motherhood, and the tragic accident that transformed her from a beloved actress into a symbol of extraordinary selflessness.

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Early in the morning on April 2nd, 2019, a 911 call was placed from a San Francisco apartment. When responders arrived, they found 35-year-old Jessica Alva in serious condition. They were told by her boyfriend that he’d found her hanging and that she’d attempted suicide. Four days later, with her mother and siblings by her side, Jessica died in the hospital. Investigators ruled her death a suicide and closed the case. Her family feels that there is plenty of evidence to support that Jessica was murdered by her boyfriend. They have continued to advocate for Jessica, and for other MMIW, and refuse to accept that Jessica chose to end her life. This is her story.

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Walking with the Dead by Maia Wynne

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Glitter Blast by Kevin MacLeod

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Long before conversations about revenge porn and online privacy entered the mainstream, one man turned humiliation into a business. The Most Hated Man on the Internet is a disturbing exploration of exploitation, internet culture, and the determined family that refused to let him hide behind a computer screen.

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Naya Rivera was one of Glee's brightest stars, celebrated for her talent, wit, and groundbreaking portrayal of Santana Lopez. Her story is a heartbreaking look at resilience, motherhood, and the tragic accident that transformed her from a beloved actress into a symbol of extraordinary selflessness.

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