As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Bruce Miller with me today.

On November 8, 1999, 46-year-old Bruce Miller was found dead at his junkyard in Flint, Michigan, the victim of a shotgun blast. His wife, Sharee Miller, had conspired online with an internet lover to lure him into a deadly trap. She misled her lover by claiming abuse, a fake pregnancy and the need to escape, all to manipulate him into pulling the trigger.

At trial, prosecutors described how Sharee’s elaborate digital double-life built the perfect cover while the real motive was money and manipulation. She was convicted of second-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, receiving life in prison.

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering John Stevens and Michelle Mishcon Stevens with me today.

In August 2016, 19-year-old college student Austin Harrouff violently attacked and killed John Stevens III and Michelle Mishcon outside their Florida home. Police arrived to find Harrouff on top of Stevens, biting his face and exhibiting extreme strength. Toxicology reports showed no signs of common drugs.

Later diagnosed with acute psychosis, Harrouff claimed he believed he was “half-man, half-dog” at the time of the attack. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder for injuring a neighbor who tried to intervene.

In 2022, a judge accepted an insanity defense, and Harrouff was found not guilty by reason of insanity, ordered to be held indefinitely in a secure psychiatric facility.

The case became widely known as the “face-eating murder” and sparked nationwide conversation about psychosis, substance use, and criminal responsibility.

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Molly McLaren with me today.

In June 2017, 23-year-old university student Molly McLaren was brutally murdered in broad daylight in a parking lot in Kent, England, by her ex-boyfriend Joshua Stimpson. Just 12 days earlier, Molly had ended their relationship after noticing increasingly controlling and obsessive behavior. She later reported him to police after he began stalking and harassing her online.

On the day of her death, Molly noticed Stimpson following her car. As she sat in her vehicle outside a gym, he attacked her with a knife, stabbing her more than 70 times while bystanders looked on helplessly. It was later revealed he had searched online for information on how to kill and what sentence he might receive.

At trial, Stimpson claimed diminished responsibility due to mental health issues, but the jury rejected this. He was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 26 years.

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Barbara Olson with me today.

In 2014, a quiet neighborhood in El Cajon, California, was shaken when 12-year-old Raven Juarez and her 13-year-old friend Monique Trevino ambushed Raven’s grandmother, Barbara Olsen, inside her home. The girls had planned the attack days in advance, convinced that killing Barbara would allow them to run away together and start a new life.

Barbara, who had been caring for Raven, had no idea what her granddaughter was plotting. When she walked into her house, the two girls attacked her, leaving her gravely injured. Barbara survived the assault long enough to call 911 and identify her attackers, a detail that stunned both the community and investigators.

The case exposed a disturbing mixture of teenage fantasy, manipulation, and violent intent. Both girls were arrested and charged with attempted murder. In court, prosecutors revealed text messages and detailed plans showing the attack was premeditated. Both teens were ultimately sentenced to several years in juvenile custody.

As always, thank you for hanging out talking about John Hinckley Jr. with me today.

On March 30, 1981, outside the Washington Hilton Hotel, 25-year-old John Hinckley Jr. opened fire on U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Hinckley’s bullets struck four people, including Reagan himself, who was hit in the chest but survived.

Investigators soon uncovered a disturbing motive: Hinckley had become obsessed with actress Jodie Foster after seeing her in the film Taxi Driver. Believing he could impress her, he planned the assassination attempt to gain her attention.

At trial, Hinckley’s defense argued he suffered from severe mental illness. In 1982, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity and committed indefinitely to St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, D.C.

After more than three decades of treatment and supervision, Hinckley was granted full release in 2022, sparking renewed debate about mental health, fame, and accountability in high-profile crimes.

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Maria Eugenia Munoz with me today.

On September 22, 2020, 31-year-old Maria Muñoz, a stay-at-home mother in Laredo, Texas, was found unresponsive after her husband called 911 claiming she had overdosed. What seemed like a tragic accident soon revealed dark secrets.

Toxicology results uncovered seven powerful anesthetic drugs, including one typically administered only via IV and no evidence of the pill he claimed she took. Investigators learned Maria’s husband, Joel Pellot, a nurse anesthetist, had access to controlled substances and had deleted CCTV footage and tampered with the crime scene.

Maria’s own journals painted a different picture: she was preparing for a future, asking for “prayers” the night before their scheduled talk about their marriage.

In March 2023, after a nine-day trial, Pellot was found guilty of murder and evidence tampering, and sentenced to life in prison.

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Robert Whitwell with me today. In August 2016, 19-year-old Brittney Jade Dwyer traveled from Queensland to Adelaide with her friend, Bernadette Hoang, to visit her grandfather, 81-year-old Robert Whitwell. But the visit wasn’t out of love, it was part of a plan. Brittney wanted the $100,000 inheritance she believed she was entitled to, and she was willing to kill to get it.

When she arrived at his home, Robert welcomed her with warmth and trust, completely unaware of her intentions. Brittney later confessed that she hesitated for hours, even watching TV with him, before finally stabbing him to death in his living room.

After the murder, Brittney and Bernadette fled, leaving Robert’s body behind and attempting to cover their tracks. But phone messages, CCTV, and the pair’s own conversations quickly exposed the truth.

In 2017, Brittney Dwyer was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 21 years. Bernadette Hoang received 6 years for her role in planning the crime.

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Channon Christian and Chris Newsom with me today.

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Cherica Adams with me today.
In November 1999, 24-year-old Cherica Adams, who was eight months pregnant, was shot four times while driving through Charlotte, North Carolina. Before she lost consciousness, Cherica was able to call 911 and name the man responsible for setting her up, her boyfriend, former NFL player Rae Carruth.

Investigators learned that Carruth had orchestrated a murder-for-hire plot to avoid paying child support. He arranged for another man, Van Brett Watkins, to ambush Cherica as they drove in separate cars. Cherica survived long enough to give birth to her son, Chancellor, who suffered permanent brain damage due to lack of oxygen following the shooting. Cherica died a month later from her injuries.

At trial, Carruth was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder and was sentenced to 18 to 24 years in prison. He was released in 2018. The shooter, Watkins, received a life sentence.

Cherica’s legacy lives on through her son, who is cared for by Cherica’s mother and continues to inspire people with his resilience and strength.

As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Michelle Camile DeMarzo with me today.

In June 1978, 18-year-old Michelle DeMarzo was found brutally murdered at a conservation center in Cranford, New Jersey, nude, bludgeoned, and surrounded by signs of extreme violence.

Her former boyfriend, Neil Costanzo, who had known Michelle for years and from whom she had broken up a while earlier, was arrested and charged with her murder.

The killing rocked the community, turning a suburban high school graduation season into a scene of horror and fear. To this day, the case stands as a chilling reminder of how violence can shatter lives and the innocence of youth.