In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we examine one of the most chilling and mysterious cases in modern true crime — the deaths of billionaire pharmaceutical executive Barry Sherman and his wife Honey Sherman.

In December 2017, the couple was found dead inside their Toronto mansion under circumstances investigators quickly determined were suspicious. Barry Sherman was the founder of Apotex, one of the largest generic drug companies in the world, and the Shermans were among the wealthiest families in Canada.

What initially appeared confusing soon became even more disturbing as police ruled the deaths a targeted double homicide. Despite international attention, multiple theories, and years of investigation, the case remains unsolved.

Who would want two prominent philanthropists dead? Was it business rivalry, personal betrayal, or something far more calculated?

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we break down the timeline, the evidence, and the unanswered questions surrounding one of the most baffling unsolved murders involving billionaire wealth and power.

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In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we examine one of the most disturbing cases in modern criminal history — Dr. Harold Shipman, a trusted physician who became one of the most prolific serial killers the world has ever seen.

For years, Shipman was seen as a respected family doctor in England. Patients trusted him with their lives, families relied on his guidance, and his reputation within the medical community appeared spotless.

But behind the image of a caring physician was a horrifying reality.

Investigators would eventually uncover that Shipman had been secretly murdering his own patients, many of them elderly women under his care. Using his medical authority to avoid suspicion, he was able to operate undetected for years.

When the truth finally surfaced, the scale of the crimes shocked the world.

Authorities would later determine that Dr. Harold Shipman may have killed over 200 people, making him one of the most prolific serial killers in recorded history.

In this episode, we break down:

• How Shipman gained the trust of an entire community

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In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we examine the disturbing crimes of Robert Ben Rhoades, a long-haul truck driver who used America’s interstate system as his hunting ground. Known as the Truck Stop Killer, Rhoades spent years traveling across the country while secretly abducting and torturing victims inside a specially modified sleeper cab designed for captivity.

Authorities believe Rhoades may be connected to dozens of disappearances across multiple states throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. His crimes came to light after a routine traffic stop revealed a horrifying scene inside his truck — one that exposed a hidden world of violence, manipulation, and calculated cruelty.

In this episode, we break down how Rhoades operated, how he evaded detection for years, and the moment law enforcement finally uncovered the truth behind one of the most chilling serial killer cases connected to America’s highways.

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In the late summer of 1990, the quiet college town of Gainesville, Florida became the center of a nightmare that would shock the entire country. Over the course of just a few days, five University of Florida students were brutally murdered in their own apartments, sending waves of fear through the campus and beyond.

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we break down the horrifying crimes of the man who would become known as the Gainesville Ripper. We examine how the killings unfolded, the investigative mistakes and breakthroughs that followed, and how one of Florida’s most notorious serial killers was finally identified.

We also explore the psychology behind the crimes, the atmosphere of panic that gripped the university community, and the lasting impact these murders had on law enforcement and campus safety across the country.

This is the story of a case that paralyzed a city, terrified a generation of students, and ultimately exposed the dark reality hiding in plain sight.

If you enjoy deep dives into the minds behind the crimes and the systems built to stop them, Unlawful Acts takes you inside the investigation.

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In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we examine the chilling case of Robert Shulman — the Brooklyn mailroom worker who lived a quiet double life as a serial killer.

Known as the “Mailroom Murderer,” Shulman targeted vulnerable women in New York during the mid-1990s, evading detection while maintaining the appearance of an ordinary family man. But when investigators began connecting the dots, the truth behind his crimes unraveled quickly.

We break down the timeline of the murders, the investigative breakthroughs that led to his arrest, and the disturbing psychology behind a man who hid in plain sight.

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For nearly two decades, women began disappearing along the Green River in Washington State. Many were young, vulnerable, and living on the margins of society. Their cases were overlooked, their names forgotten—until investigators uncovered a pattern that would lead to one of the most prolific serial killers in American history.

In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we break down the crimes of the Green River Killer, the massive investigation that spanned decades, and the man at the center of it all: Gary Ridgway. From his early life and disturbing psychology to the forensic breakthroughs that finally brought him to justice, this is the full story behind the case that haunted a generation.

Who were the victims?

This is the true story of the Green River Killer.

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In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we dive into one of the most shocking mass murder cases in California history. Juan Corona was a quiet farm labor contractor in the small town of Yuba City—until authorities uncovered a gruesome secret buried in the orchards. Between 1970 and 1971, Corona lured vulnerable migrant workers to their deaths, leaving behind a trail of violence that stunned the nation.

As investigators began to dig, the scale of the horror came into focus. Body after body was discovered, many brutally attacked with a machete, turning the rural farmland into a chilling crime scene. Questions quickly arose about Corona’s mental health, his past, and whether warning signs had been missed.

In this episode, we explore the investigation, the disturbing evidence, the courtroom battles, and the legacy of one of America’s deadliest serial killers.

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On this episode of Unlawful Acts, we examine the disturbing case of Mark Barton, the day trader whose financial losses and unraveling personal life culminated in one of the most shocking mass shootings in Atlanta history.

In July 1999, Barton carried out a brutal series of attacks that began inside his own home and ended in two brokerage offices, leaving multiple victims and a city searching for answers. What appeared to be a story about money and market losses quickly revealed a much darker past—one filled with violence, deception, and earlier suspicious deaths.

This episode explores Barton’s troubled history, the warning signs that went unnoticed, and the events that led to the tragic shootings. We break down the timeline, the psychology behind the crimes, and how this case continues to be remembered as one of the most chilling examples of financial desperation turning into mass violence.

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In this episode of Unlawful Acts, we examine the case of Russell Williams, a man trusted with national security, elite power, and absolute authority — who was living a violent double life in plain sight.

Known publicly as “The Base Commander,” Williams was a decorated colonel in the Canadian Air Force, commanding one of the country’s most important military bases. Privately, he was committing a series of escalating crimes fueled by control, secrecy, and compulsion — burglaries, sexual violence, and murder — all while maintaining the image of discipline and honor.

This episode traces how unchecked authority, entitlement, and secrecy allowed Williams to operate undetected, how investigators finally connected the dots, and why his calm demeanor during interrogation remains one of the most chilling aspects of the case.

Unlawful Acts explores not just what he did — but how someone so trusted was able to become so dangerous, and what this case reveals about power, blind spots, and the lies we accept when someone wears a uniform.

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