The True Crime Tapes

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  • The Murder Of Zoey Felix (4/29/25)
    A 25 year old man named Mikel Cherry is being accused of brutally assaulting and murdering a five year old girl namd Zoey Felix. The two had previously lived together with the girls mother and numerous other people, but Zoey's mother decided to throw the little girl out with a few of the other relatives a couple of weeks ago.


    What happened next is the stuff of nightmares and the kind of story that should enrage everyone who reads it.



    The girls mother? Failed. The state of Kansas? Failed. The County? Failed. CPS? Failed. Society itself? Failed. And who paid the price? An innocent five year old girl.



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    5-Year-Old Kansas Girl Was Kicked Out of House by Mom Before She Was Raped and Murdered: ‘Everybody Loved Zoey Except Her Parents’ - The Messenger
    12 min
  • Gone But Not Forgotten: Michael Dunahee
    Michael Dunahee, a four-year-old boy, vanished without a trace on March 24, 1991, from a crowded park in Victoria, British Columbia, in broad daylight, sparking one of Canada's largest and most haunting missing child investigations. Despite massive search efforts, extensive media coverage, and various leads over the years, including sightings and even a man believing he could be Michael, no credible evidence has ever surfaced, and the case remains unsolved. Theories range from local abduction to human trafficking, but nothing has been confirmed. The Dunahee family continues to advocate for missing children, organizing annual events to keep Michael’s memory alive, while law enforcement periodically revisits the case in hopes of finding answers. As of 2024, the mystery of Michael Dunahee's disappearance remains a chilling enigma, a reminder of how swiftly life can be upended and how elusive justice can sometimes be.



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    11 min
  • Karen Read Re-Trial: The Battle Of The Experts Begins On Day Number 5 (4/29/25)
    During Monday’s proceedings in Karen Read’s retrial, the defense’s crash reconstruction expert, Daniel Wolfe, admitted under cross-examination that he had broken a court sequestration order during Read’s first trial by sending notes to the defense team. Sequestration rules are designed to prevent witnesses from being influenced by others’ testimony, but Wolfe acknowledged forwarding a series of observations while court was in session in 2023. This disclosure led Judge Beverly Cannone to pause the trial for an evidentiary hearing to assess the severity and potential impact of Wolfe’s actions. The revelation was a major blow to Read’s defense, which had heavily leaned on Wolfe’s expert analysis to challenge the prosecution’s narrative about how Boston police officer John O’Keefe died.

    The prosecution hammered Wolfe’s breach to cast doubt on his objectivity, suggesting that his communications may have improperly influenced trial strategy. Meanwhile, the defense attempted to frame Wolfe’s notes as technical and benign, arguing they were not intended to shape the trial’s outcome. Wolfe also testified Monday that based on his analysis, he believes O'Keefe was struck by a vehicle — but crucially, he could not conclusively say whether it was Karen Read’s SUV that hit him. This admission, combined with his sequestration violation, weakened the strength of his testimony at a pivotal moment in Read’s second trial, where she faces serious charges including second-degree murder and manslaughter.


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    Expert witness in Karen Read case violated sequestration order, digital evidence disputed | Fox News
    16 min
  • How People Like Diddy Utilize Hollywood Fixers To Erase Problems (4/29/25)
    Hollywood fixers are the shadowy operatives who ensure that the dark secrets of the rich and famous stay buried. From the Golden Era of Hollywood to the present day, fixers have used a combination of threats, bribes, and strategic alliances with law enforcement and the media to manipulate stories and protect the images of the stars. Figures like Eddie Mannix, Anthony Pellicano, and more recently Faheem Muhammad, have played crucial roles in managing scandals, orchestrating cover-ups, and maintaining the glamour of Hollywood. These fixers often work behind the scenes, silencing victims, negotiating settlements, and leveraging connections to keep their clients untouchable. Their methods have evolved over the decades, from outright coercion and cover-ups to sophisticated crisis management strategies in the age of social media..

    Despite a more transparent culture and the rapid spread of information, the role of the fixer in Hollywood remains indispensable. High-profile individuals still require damage control to protect their image and careers, and modern fixers employ a mix of old-school intimidation tactics and new-age social media manipulation to get the job done. The allure of fame and power means that for every scandal that surfaces, there are countless others that remain hidden due to the invisible hands of fixers. Hollywood's silver curtain remains firmly drawn, hiding the darkness that lies beneath the glamorous facade, with fixers continuing to operate in the shadows to keep it that way.

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    14 min
  • The Sixth Victim Of The Happy Face Killer Gets Her Name Back After 34 Years (4/29/25)
    The "Happy Face Killer" is the nickname given to Keith Hunter Jesperson, a notorious American serial killer who operated in the 1990s. Jesperson's killing spree began in 1990 and continued until his arrest in 1995. He earned the moniker "Happy Face Killer" because he sent letters to the media and law enforcement boasting about his crimes, often signing them with a smiley face.

    Jesperson's victims were primarily women, and he targeted them while working as a long-haul truck driver, allowing him to move across multiple states and evade capture for a time. He was convicted of eight murders, although he claimed to have killed more than 160 people, a claim that is not substantiated. His modus operandi typically involved strangulation.

    In 1995, Jesperson was apprehended and later sentenced to multiple life terms in prison without the possibility of parole.


    Now after thirty four years, his sixth victim who has only been known as a Jane doe for all these years, finally has her name back. That name? Suzanne Kjellenberg.


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    Happy Face serial killer victim who was dumped on the side of Florida highway in 1994 is identified as Suzanne Kjellenberg, 34, a hitch-hiker who was murdered while making her way across the country | Daily Mail Online
    13 min
  • The Alleged Correspondence Between Rex Heuermann And The Happy Face Killer (4/29/25)
    Keith Jesperson aka The Happy Face Killer says that he and Rex Heuermann are pen pals and that Rex Heuermann has complained a whole lot about the food selection and how bored he is. Jesperson, for his part, has said that he encouraged Rex to plead guilty and confess.


    In this episode, we dive into the relationship between Jesperson and Heuermann and take a look at the letter.



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    'Happy Face Killer' shares letter he says accused Gilgo Beach serial murderer Rex Heuermann sent him from jail moaning about dry bread and gloomy exercise yard | Daily Mail Online
    11 min
  • Karen Read Re-Trial: The Jury Takes A Field Trip On Day Number 4 (4/28/25)
    On the fourth day of Karen Read's 2025 retrial, the jury visited the alleged crime scene at 34 Fairview Road in Canton, Massachusetts, where Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe was found unresponsive in the snow on January 29, 2022. During the visit, jurors examined the property and observed Read's Lexus SUV, which was parked outside the home. Prosecutors directed the jury's attention to the vehicle's rear bumper, suggesting it matched O’Keefe’s injuries, while the defense highlighted the distances between the house and the lawn, arguing that the scene did not support the prosecution's narrative .​

    Following the site visit, testimony resumed in court with Canton firefighter and paramedic Jason Becker, who recounted Read's emotional state during her transport to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. Becker described her as agitated yet cooperative, noting that she mentioned having an argument with O’Keefe prior to his death. Additionally, Dr. Garrey Faller, a former pathologist at Good Samaritan Medical Center, testified that Read's blood alcohol content was 0.093%—above the legal limit—approximately nine hours after the incident. The day concluded with Judge Beverly Cannone dismissing the jury early, marking the end of the first week of testimony


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    Paramedic testifies Karen Read admitted to argument with O'Keefe before death | Fox News
    14 min

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The True Crime Tapes pulls you into the shadowy depths of the criminal underworld, where the line between justice and chaos is razor-thin. Each episode dissects the minds of history’s most…

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