Chicago, Illinois. February 2nd, 2016. A cold Tuesday afternoon in the quiet neighborhood of Gage Park. For two full days, a modest red-brick bungalow sat silent. Inside, it held one of the most horrifying crime scenes in recent Chicago memory.

Six members of the Martinez family—three generations—were found brutally murdered inside their home. Noe and Rosa Martinez, their daughter Maria, their son Noe Jr., and Maria’s two young sons, Leonardo and Alexis. All beaten and stabbed. All left where they fell.

There was no forced entry. No robbery. Just a carefully executed massacre that unfolded in stages over hours. And the killer? He wasn’t a stranger.

This episode traces the full timeline of the Gage Park murders, from the eerie stillness of the crime scene to the unraveling of a case built on betrayal. We explore the psychology of the killer—Diego Uribe, the victims’ own nephew—and the lingering trauma held within the walls of 5706 South California Avenue.

It’s a story of trust broken, of silence that lasted too long, and a home that now carries a legacy of unbearable loss.

📍 Featured Address: 5706 South California Avenue, Chicago, IL
⚠️ Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of violence, child victims, and familial homicide. Listener discretion strongly advised.

*UPDATED October 2025*

Episode 14: 2949 West Anderson Lane

Austin, Texas. December 6th, 1991. A Friday night in a thriving city known for its music, its charm, and its safety. But that illusion shattered when a fire at a local yogurt shop revealed a horror no one could have imagined.

Four teenage girls — Amy Ayers, Sarah Harbison, Eliza Thomas, and Jennifer Harbison — were found bound, gagged, and murdered inside the I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt! store. The shop was set ablaze in an attempt to cover up the crime, but the violence could not be erased.

For decades, the case remained unsolved. Early arrests unraveled under scrutiny. Confessions were questioned. DNA evidence conflicted with police narratives. Families were left with grief — and no justice.

But in 2025, a breakthrough finally came. Advances in forensic genealogy linked DNA found at the scene to a man long overlooked: Robert Eugene Brashers, a career criminal with a history of violence against women and children. Brashers died by suicide in 1999, taking the truth with him. But the match brought long-awaited clarity — and sorrow.

This episode explores the original investigation, the painful decades of uncertainty, and how one building at 2949 West Anderson Lane held the unanswered echoes of a city’s greatest mystery. Even in being solved, the case remains a reminder of how long justice can take — and how deeply it hurts when it arrives too late.

📍 Featured Address: 2949 West Anderson Lane, Austin, TX
⚠️ Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of violence, arson, and the murder of minors. Listener discretion strongly advised.

Medford, Oregon.

A quiet home tucked behind trees. A neighborhood that felt safe — until it wasn’t.

In October 1995, Julie Ramirez and her two young daughters, Danielle and Ava, were murdered inside their home at 29 Ingram Street. The killer was Julie’s estranged husband — a man she had tried to leave, a man who refused to let go.

This episode traces the story of a woman seeking peace, a family trying to rebuild, and a system that didn’t move fast enough. We walk through the rooms of that house — the living room, the bedrooms, the silence afterward — and ask how many warning signs go unheeded before tragedy strikes.

📍 Featured Address: 29 Ingram Street, Medford, Oregon ⚠️ Content Warning: Domestic violence, filicide, psychological trauma, and detailed discussion of intimate partner homicide. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

Abilene, Texas. A quiet street. A modest home. And behind its walls — a double murder that left a community reeling.

On November 17, 2022, Susanna Flores and her 14-year-old daughter Nevaeh were found shot to death inside their home at 1362 South Bowie Drive. The killer? A man Susanna had tried to leave — a man who refused to let go.

This episode unravels the story behind the crime: a controlling relationship that escalated over time, ignored warning signs, and a system that too often fails the people who need it most. We explore who Susanna was, what she feared, and how her efforts to protect her daughter ended in tragedy. Through police reports, family accounts, and a walk through the aftermath, we remember two lives cut short — and the house that still holds their silence.

📍 Featured Address: 1362 S. Bowie Drive, Abilene, Texas
⚠️ Content Warning: Domestic violence, child murder, psychological trauma, and descriptions of real-life events. Listener discretion advised.

Episode 17: The Murder of Reena Virk (1630 Gorge Waterway)
Address: Craigflower Creek, Victoria, British Columbia

In 1997, 14-year-old Reena Virk was brutally beaten and drowned in Craigflower Creek, Victoria, British Columbia. Her murder, committed by a group of her peers, shocked the Canadian community and raised disturbing questions about bullying, peer pressure, and violence among teenagers. Reena’s death was initially treated as a case of a random assault, but as details emerged, it became clear that the murder was the result of a premeditated attack by a group of youths, many of whom were once her friends.

This episode delves into the tragic events leading to Reena's murder, the psychological motives behind the attack, and the impact on the community. We examine the role of bullying and the dangerous power dynamics within youth social groups, as well as the media's portrayal of the case. The story of Reena Virk’s murder serves as a painful reminder of the devastating consequences of violence, and how one young life was lost in an act that should never have happened.

We walk through the chilling moments at Craigflower Creek, where Reena’s life was taken, and reflect on how this tragedy impacted the city of Victoria and those who knew her.

📍 Featured Address: Craigflower Creek, Victoria, BC
⚠️ Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of violence, bullying, and real-life murder. Listener discretion strongly advised.

Episode 16: The Keddie Murders
Address: 282 Keddie Resort, Keddie, CA

In 1981, a brutal crime took place in the remote town of Keddie, California, when Glenna Sue Sharp and her three children, along with one of their friends, were murdered in their cabin at 282 Keddie Resort. The gruesome nature of the crime, with the family members slaughtered in their sleep, shocked the small community. Despite extensive investigations and several suspects over the years, the killer(s) were never brought to justice, leaving the case one of California's most enduring unsolved mysteries.

In this episode, we explore the chilling details of the Keddie Murders, the theories surrounding the case, and the profound emotional toll it took on the surviving family members. The mystery of who committed the murders and why remains unanswered to this day. We walk through the haunting legacy of the crime and the ongoing search for answers.

We take you to the site of the horrific events at 282 Keddie Resort, where the murders took place, and reflect on the unanswered questions and lingering pain that continues to haunt the community of Keddie.

📍 Featured Address: 282 Keddie Resort, Keddie, CA
⚠️ Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of violence, murder, and real-life crime. Listener discretion strongly advised.

The Toy Box Killer
Address: Seventy-two fifty seven east south b street, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

In the quiet town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, David Parker Ray, known as the "Toy Box Killer," carried out a series of horrific crimes in his trailer at seventy-two fifty seven east south b street. For years, Ray abducted, tortured, and sexually abused women in a custom-built “toy box,” a soundproof chamber where he could carry out his sadistic fantasies without detection.

In this episode, we explore the disturbing details of David Parker Ray’s crimes, his manipulation of his victims, and the chilling discovery of his “toy box” in 1999. We delve into the psychological toll on his survivors, the investigation that eventually led to his capture, and the legacy of his crimes that continue to resonate today.

We walk through the horrifying events that occurred inside the trailer at seventy-two fifty seven east south b street, and the lasting impact of Ray’s crimes on the community and his survivors. The true extent of his crimes remains unknown, but his name will forever be associated with one of the most disturbing cases in modern history.

📍 Featured Address: Seventy-two fifty seven east south b street, Truth or Consequences, NM
⚠️ Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of sexual violence, abuse, and real-life crime. Listener discretion strongly advised.

Episode 14: The Villisca Axe Murders
Address: 508 E 2nd St, Villisca, Iowa 50864

In 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca, Iowa, was shaken by one of the most gruesome and unsolved crimes in American history. The Moore family — Josiah, Sarah, and their four children — along with two young houseguests, were brutally murdered in their sleep with an axe. The case remains unsolved, and the house at 508 E 2nd St still stands today, serving as both a chilling reminder of the violence that occurred there and a symbol of the unsolved mystery.

This episode dives into the details of the Villisca Axe Murders, exploring the bizarre and eerie nature of the crime. We examine the theories surrounding the case, including the possible suspects, the various investigations, and the haunting legacy of the event that still lingers over the town. Was the killer someone from the town, or an outsider? What led to this brutal act? And most chilling of all, why did the killer choose this family?

We walk the grounds of 508 E 2nd St, where the Moore family once lived, and uncover the legacy of this infamous and unsolved crime that still captivates true crime enthusiasts, tourists, and investigators alike.

📍 Featured Address: 508 E 2nd St, Villisca, IA 50864
⚠️ Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of violence, murder, and real-life crime. Listener discretion strongly advised.

Episode 13: Hinterkaifeck Farm
Address: Hinterkaifeck Farm, near Kaifeck, Germany

A secluded farm nestled in the Bavarian countryside, far from the nearest neighbor — until one fateful night in 1922, when six members of the Gruber family were murdered in cold blood.

The killer, or killers, remain a mystery to this day. For days after the murders, the family’s home — Hinterkaifeck Farm — sat eerily silent. Evidence suggests that the murderer may have lived in the house with the bodies of the family for several days, using their resources before vanishing without a trace.

This episode delves into the chilling story of the Hinterkaifeck murders: the strange occurrences leading up to the killings, the eerie events after the crime, and the investigation that failed to provide answers. We examine the theories surrounding the case, including the possibility of a family member’s involvement and the disturbing nature of the crime that has haunted the small German village for over 100 years.

We walk the grounds of Hinterkaifeck Farm, where the remnants of a gruesome mystery still linger — a place where the walls remember a story that has never been solved.

📍 Featured Address: Hinterkaifeck Farm, near Kaifeck, Germany
⚠️ Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of violence, murder, and unsolved crime. Listener discretion strongly advised.

Episode 12: 5050 Windsor Drive
Farmville, Virginia. A quiet college town steeped in Southern charm — until September 2009, when the unthinkable happened inside a suburban home at the edge of campus.

Four people were murdered over the course of 48 hours, including a beloved pastor, a college professor, and two teenage girls. The killer? A quiet 20-year-old horrorcore rapper named Richard McCroskey, who had traveled cross-country to meet his online girlfriend — and left behind a trail of silence, grief, and confusion.

This episode dives deep into the relationship between Richard and 16-year-old Emma Niederbrock: how they met online, the warning signs that went unheeded, and how their encounter turned fatal. We explore the psychological unraveling of a rejected young man, the false signals of teenage affection, and the ripple effect of violence carried out in a place that once felt safe.

We walk the halls of five zero five zero Windsor Drive — a home that still stands, remodeled and occupied, but never quite free from the echo of what happened inside.

📍 Featured Address: 5050 Windsor Drive, Farmville, VA
⚠️ Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of violence, psychological trauma, and real-life murders involving teenagers and parents. Listener discretion strongly advised.