True Crime News

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A parole board has denied Susan Smith's appeal for freedom, 30 years after she drowned her two young children in a South Carolina lake. Meanwhile, the body of teen Ebby Steppach was found in a drainage pipe, three years after she vanished, but questions of how she got there and who killed her remain unanswered. These chilling cases expose the lasting wounds of child murder and the long fight for justice.

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In a dramatic testimony at the Delphi murders trial, the jury heard emotional and graphic details about the 2017 killings of best friends Liberty German and Abigail Williams. Richard Allen was convicted of two counts of murder and two counts of murder while committing kidnapping, receiving a 130-year sentence [citation:3][citation:7]. Meanwhile, a teen was beaten to death allegedly by the "Gilbert Goons" in a wealthy Arizona suburb [citation:4].

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When Sam moves to the small town of Drisking, he hears whispers of the Skinned Men—creatures of the forest that grind their victims into bone. Then his sister disappears, and the town's secrets begin to unravel.
In this chilling series, a boy's search for his missing sister uncovers a conspiracy far darker than any local legend. A must-listen for fans of true crime podcasts and small-town horror, this full series delves into the depths of a nightmare that has captivated listeners for years, proving that some secrets are best left buried.

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A small-town sheriff walks into a judge's chambers. Footage shows him pulling a gun and firing multiple times at the man seated behind the desk [citation:4]. Years earlier, a death row inmate had been recorded humming "I shot the sheriff" while awaiting execution [citation:1]. Now, the former Kentucky sheriff admits to the killing, but claims he was in a state of psychosis and had no control over his actions [citation:2][citation:7]. The investigation reveals a possible motive tied to a sex-for-favors scheme that may have involved the judge [citation:10].

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A fun day on the river turns into a fight for survival when an explosive confrontation leaves teens hurt and families shattered.
This episode investigates a shocking attack that occurred during a recreational tubing trip.

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He moved on to a new relationship. Then he came back to kill his ex with his new lover, a crime of obsession and deadly jealousy.
A 60-year-old teacher murdered his estranged wife to start a new life with his mistress, dumping her body in a Scottish loch before moving in with his lover days later [citation:5]. In another case, a jealous husband followed his estranged wife, discovered her new relationship, and stabbed both her and her new partner to death before setting the house on fire [citation:3]. These are the true stories of partners who couldn't accept being replaced — and the new lovers who joined them in the killing.

A fatal stabbing, a plea deal, and a sentence of only two more years in prison. In this episode of True Crime News, we examine the case of Kaylee Whitehall, who was sentenced to just two years after fatally stabbing her boyfriend . Was it a desperate act of self-defense, or did justice fail to hold her accountable for murder?

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A woman's terrifying ordeal when her abusive ex-boyfriend chased her car for 20 miles and rammed it off the road. After the crash, he attacked with a knife, attempting to cut her throat, but the thick winter scarf she wore saved her life [citation:1][citation:2][citation:7]. The perpetrator was later convicted of attempted homicide. This is a chilling story of survival.

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After a highway breakdown, Abbey Pimentel's nightmare began when she was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint by 18-wheeler truck driver Roy Nellsch [citation:1][citation:5]. What started as a desperate search for help quickly became a fight for survival that would expose a pattern of interstate crimes linked to a suspected serial killer. In this episode, we follow Abbey’s harrowing journey, the investigation that unraveled, and her courageous struggle to escape the clutches of a predator who turned the open road into a hunting ground. This is the full story of a woman who faced horror on the highway and lived to tell it.

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In this episode of True Crime News, a jealous girlfriend’s deadly plot leads to a fatal cartel catfish scheme, resulting in the death of a family and a fiery highway crash. Also, a wrongful conviction sends Kimberly Long to prison for the death of her boyfriend [citation:1]. Dr. Phil also discusses his support for Robert Roberson, who was on death row for killing his daughter due to "shaken baby syndrome" [citation:1].