Murder in 20 - True Crime Podcast

Shannon had a heart of gold and would do anything for her friends. When her volatile relationship with Arturo exploded, she disappeared. Her body locked away in the freezing cold, until a friend discovered a terrible secret. #shannongraves #arturonovoa #katrinalayton #andrewhermann #truecrimepodcast

By 14 Gator went pro. But when skateboarding moved to the streets, his popularity dove. Ready to settle down, Brandi was the one but when he discovered she was seeing someone else it broke his heart. And he sought revenge. #markrogowski #jessicabergsten #brandimclain #truecrimepodcast

Scott lived a double life, by day a doting son and by night a predator. Pretty Marguerite was out for a jog when Scott shot and ran her over. Little did he know a lone blue pompom wedged under his truck would seal his fate. #truecrimepodcast margueritetelesford #scottmackay

On a small island in the Atlantic, the locals make their living fishing lobster. But when a petty thief went too far, those he stole from took matters into their own hands. And their actions forever divided a community.  #phillipboudreau #jameslandry #craiglandry #dwaynesamson #truecrimepodcast

Tess was blowing off steam on a Friday night. Intoxicated and feeling good she left the bar and ran into Kalen. He waved off her cab and led her down the street to a dark stairwell. But when she spurned him, he turned evil. #tessrichey,#kalenschlatter,#truecrimepodcast

Eugene woke up to a shotgun banging on his car and John and Vincent yelling at him to open the door. They ordered him over to the edge of the cliff. Eugene glanced down and dove over the edge just as he heard a clicking sound. #johnlewis #vincenthubbard #puentehillsmallmurder #mallmurder #truecrimepodcast

Paul travelled the world. After he retired, he settled into a home on Muskrat Lake. He hired Darryl, a handyman down on his luck. But Darryl became consumed with envy and greed and Paul ended up buried four feet under. #paulgruber #darrylkuehl #truecrimepodcast

Leon harassed and stalked his exes. Newly divorced Valerie was quick to fall for him. Within weeks they hired a hitman to take out both their exes. But when police discovered their plan, they helped their exes fake their deaths. #mackmcdaniel #meghanverikas #leonjacob #valeriemcdaniel #truecrimepodcast

Donning her red cowboy hat, Crystal was having fun dancing at a local bar but when she accepted a ride home with Ken, he brutally murdered her. Out on parole after serving 21 years Ken went hunting for his next victim. #crystalpaskemin #kennethmackay  #truecrimepodcast

Standing on the red carpet amongst Hollywood’s elite, Elliot felt invisible. Growing up he never fit in and saw himself as weak and worthless. No one knew the carnage he would enact on those he perceived had wronged him. #elliotrodger #dayofretribution #truecrimepodcast

In 1981 Sonia was brutally murdered at the age of 30. Her neighbour Michael went on trial for her murder but the jury was hung. Investigators waited almost 40 years to reopen her cold case. This time, DNA convicted Michael! #soniaherokstone #michaelglazebrook #truecrimepodcast

Joanna and Greg moved into an apartment in Clifton. With Christmas approaching he left to visit family but when he returned Joanna was gone. Greg had no idea, that on the other side of the wall they shared was her killer. #joannayeates #vincenttabak #christmasmurder #truecrimepodcast

Louis crept into the woods, to where he could see the window and waited for his victim to walk into view, then pulled the trigger. Louis got away with murder. As Christmas was approaching Louis crept into the woods again.  #louisgaskin #ninjakiller #robertsturmfels #georgettesturmfels #josephrector #maryrector #truecrimepodcast

Philip had just arrived at Danvers High School. At 14 he joined soccer and was making new friends. But Philip was hiding a dark and sinister secret. Colleen, a pretty young math teacher had no idea what he had planned. #colleenritzer #philipchism #teachermurder  #truecrimepodcast

Thanksgiving morning was crisp, the leaves dampened by the rain. Perfect for hunting. Henry and Hubert set out with their rifles, but they weren’t hunting just deer. Their prey slept soundly as the rifle bolt slid forward. #henrylombard #huberthartley #morrismartin #paullindsey #truecrimepodcast

Dianna, a successful realtor borrowed $400,000 so that she and David could renovate a house. But when she spent the money on herself, David found out and threatened to expose her. But he didn’t live to see that happen. #davidking #diannasaunders #truecrimepodcast

Paul saw beautiful 18-year-old Dorothy as his ticket to financial success and helped her become a centerfold. Then on the cusp of becoming a movie star, she was ready to move on without him. He couldn’t let that happen! #dorothystratten #paulsnider #truecrimepodcast

Joel Sr. and Lisa financially supported their son Joel Jr. for 10 years while he was in university. But when he dropped out, they had plans to retire and it was time for Joel Jr. to support himself. But Joel Jr. had other plans.  #joelguy #lisaguy  #thanksgivingmurder #truecrimepodcast

For seven years a serial killer hid in plain site preying on the vulnerable. No one suspected the gardener. The number of missing men climbed, until a photo of a van led to his arrest and the details shocked a country. #brucemcarthur #gardenermurders #serialkiller #truecrimepodcast

Donna was restless in her marriage when she met Nate. Sentenced to a year in prison they exchanged letters. Then Nate’s took on an ominous tone, something needed to be done about Robert. Donna knew what he was talking about. #robertfingerhut #donnaroberts  #nathanieljackson #truecrimepodcast

Although married, Evan always felt awkward around women and fantasized about hunting them. His weapon of choice was a .22. For eight months he terrorized the city, selecting victims at random until his ego got him caught. #evanthomas #ninabice #phantomsniper #truecrimepodcast

Being drafted into the NFL is every minor league football player’s dream and Randy was no exception. But his inability to control his anger and deviant behaviour landed him in prison. After his release, bodies began piling up. #randallwoodfield #sharimull #lisagarcia #cherieayers #darcyfix #dougaltig #donnaeckard #jannelljarvis #juliereitz #truecrimepodcast

Young love is powerful and sometimes deadly! Amber manipulated her boyfriend of a few months into eliminating her mother and sister. But it wasn’t like the video games Jeffrey played, Dixie didn’t die from the first bullet. #dixiehollier #amberbray #jeffreyayers #truecrimepodcast

William and Taylor dealt drugs when their paths crossed at university. William planned to rip off Taylor and dispose of the evidence in the ocean. Taylor disappeared and William’s behind bars with $200,000 in Bitcoin at stake. #taylorsamson #williamsandeson #truecrimepodcast

Karen, Laura and Missy were besties who shared Barbies, sleepovers and giggled about boys. But in high school Karen and Laura became jealous of Missy. They drove her up to the canyon  high in the mountains and confronted her. #micheleavila #missyavila #karenseverson #lauradoyle #truecrimepodcast

When Maureen offered to sell Stephen 50% of her home, he thought it was a great deal. They took out life insurance making each other the beneficiary. Then their arrangement turned sour and Maureen set out to have it all. #stepheneldridge #maureenmcdermott #womenondeathrow #truecrimepodcast

In 1981 Sonia was brutally murdered at the age of 30. Her neighbour Michael went on trial for her murder but the jury was hung. Investigators waited almost 40 years to reopen her cold case. This time, DNA convicted Michael! #soniaherokstone #michaelglazebrook #truecrimepodcast

Shirley escaped her abusive ex-husband and fled to Prince Edward Island. After her disappearance a bloody leather jacket was found with a single white cat hair containing DNA. Science and that cat hair pointed to her killer. #shirleyduguay #douglasbeamish #truecrimepodcast

Tina was only 14 when she was bullied at school. That same day 16-year-old Steven was also bullied. On the way home the victims crossed paths. Then one of them lashed out in anger and rage. And the other one was left dead. #tinafaelz #stevencarlson #coldcase #truecrimepodcast

Ray was a family man for nearly 30 years. But once divorced and single, became the man he truly wanted to be. A criminal! Ray went a spree of armed robberies. With no conscience and no regard for others, he took four lives. #clarencrayeallen #marykitts #byronschletewitz #josephinerocha #douglaswhite #truecrimepodcast

Jay and Tanya set out on a road trip from Victoria to Seattle. But once they crossed the border they came face to face with evil. It would take DNA and new technology 30 years to find their killer! #jaycook #tanyavancuylenborg #earltalbott #parabon #coldcase  #truecrimepodcast

Narcy married Ben, the son of a famous hotelier. After 17 years she wasn’t about to give up her plush life. She knew Ben provided for her in his will and his estate was worth 10 million. But there was a glitch, his mother. #narcynovack #bennovack #bernicenovack #truecrimepodcast

Cynthia left her religious upbringing and went on the road with a felon. Fueled by drugs she and James set out to be the next Bonnie and Clyde, stealing cars, robbing, kidnapping and murder. #cynthiacoffman #jamesmarlow #corinnanovis #lynelmurray #truecrimepodcast

Eric grew up violent and by the age of 17 attempted murder. Sentenced to 18 years he was paroled after only 4 years. Back in society he murdered Kristina. Free after 27 years, it was only a year before he murdered again! #ericpierson #brendahamilton #kristinawhitaker #erikaverdecia #truecrimepodcast

Bill’s midlife crisis took him to the internet where he found a woman seeking a sugar daddy. He was soon obsessed with Rebecca and would stop at nothing to help her win custody of children, even if it meant murder. #larryelliott #danathrall #robertfinch #truecrimepodcast

Amongst the neon lights Ron built a real estate empire worth millions. Margaret thought about divorce, but decided she could wait until he was six feet under. But should Ron die, he made sure his will would name his killer.  #ronrudin #margaretrudin #truecrimepodcast

Lindsay was a young realtor about to meet a new client. The possibility of earning a commission on a million dollar sale was exciting. But Lindsay’s instincts made her question it. How did the woman get her unlisted number? #lindsaybuziak #truecrimepodcast

Shirley grew up poor and was driven by greed. Men were attracted to her, buoyed by her blonde hair, pert nose and red lids. But Shirley wasn’t interested in love. One ex-husband survived being poisoned but two did not. #shirleyallen #lloydallen #paulhawkins #truecrimepodcast

Helen was a successful realtor in Los Angeles worth millions. But it wasn’t enough. In their 70’s she and her friend Olga targeted two men they thought  no one would miss, took out life insurance, then ended their lives. #helengolay #olgarutterschmidt #paulvados #kennethmcdavid #truecrimepodcast

Rodney was narcissistic, mean and serving time by the age of 15. In 1975 he committed a violent assault. Released on bail until his trial, he used that time to go on a killing spree that terrorized two states. #rodneyhalbower #veronicacascio #paulabaxter #michellemitchell #truecrimepodcast

Mary Fonder spent the fourteen years after her father’s disappearance attending church in a sleepy little town. Then a new member joined who seemed to get all the attention. Mary’s jealousy festered until it boiled over in to murder. #maryfonder #rhondasmith #truecrime #truecrimepodcast

Tara Grant was living her dream come true. Successful career travelling the world, beautiful home with a  husband and two young children. But their smiles and outward appearances hid the evil that lurked behind closed doors.  #taragrant #stephengrant #truecrime #truecrimepodcast

Separated by generations. Brought together by greed. It was cold, very cold, just beginning to snow.  Kate and Jeff threw great-grandma in the trunk and drove off. But they took more than rings and money. They took her life. #katherineseeber #jeffreyhampshire# ruthwitter #garyveeder #truecrime #truecrimepodcast

In 1973 a young mother and wife disappeared from a Tucson airport parking lot. When her husband’s plane landed, Leesa Shaner was gone. Her father, an FBI agent spent years looking for her killer.  38 years later he was found. #leesashaner #williamzamastil #truecrime #truecrimepodcast

On a dark lonely highway three men ran a states witness off the road. They shot and beat Keith Evans to death before burying him in a shallow grave. Police arrived to find the truck on fire and the killer’s calling card. #keithevans #tommywaldrip #johnwaldrip #howardlivingston #truecrimepodcast #truecrime

Angie Dodge was brutally murdered in 1996. Twenty-three years later her mother with help from CeCe Moore and Parabon found her killer. DNA, a secret leaf on a family tree and an obscure obituary would lead them to Brian Dripps. #angiedodge #briandripps #cecemoore #parabon

Olga realized her dream of moving from Russia to America and was lucky enough to find her prince. But her dream was shattered by drugs, money and greed. Not only did her boss hire a hit-man to kill her and her new husband, he hired two! #joeconnell #olgaconnell #christopherrivers #joshuabey #dominiquebenson #aaronthompson #paladinclub

In May 2006 Lonnie booked a cruise and specifically requested a room with a balcony, one with a straight drop to the ocean below. That night Lonnie and his ex-wife Micki enjoyed dinner and wine. Then Micki vanished. #lonniekocontes #mickikanesaki #cruisedeath #truecrime #truecrimepodcast

Most young married couples dream of building a life together, a home, family and maybe a pet or two. But not Miranda and Elytte, their dream was to murder someone, anyone. And to do it, together. #mirandabarbour #elyttebarbour #troylaferrara #truecrime #truecrimepodcast

Gary Hilton had a mean streak. The 61 year-old drifter never fit in anywhere except in the woods. There he felt powerful. The sadistic serial killer spread his wrath of anger over three states before he was captured.  #garyhilton #cheryldunlap #johnirenebryant #meredithemerson #rossanamiliani #truecrime #truecrimepodcast

In the flames of California evil danced as a serial arsonist hid in its shadows. A single finger print led to a firefighter with a dark secret of destruction and murder.  #johnorr #serialarsonist #arsonmurder #californiaarson #truecrime #truecrimepodcast

Tiffanie Adams was eight months pregnant when she disappeared. Two months later a farmer found her body. Her cell phone, pulled from its watery grave led to her killer.  #tiffanieadams #johnusorr #truecrimepodcast

When Cara was a teenager she took a self defence class. Two years later a cop pulled her over, she sensed something was wrong. She was right, and it cost Cara her life. #caraknott #craigpeyer #truecrimepodcast

Abraham won big in the Florida lottery.  Then Dee Dee killed him for his money, and wrote a letter to his mother pretending to be him. Problem was, Abraham could barely write and she knew the letter wasn’t from him. #abrahamshakespeare #deedeemoore #floridalottery

Two teenagers were thought to be missing in the remote wilderness of BC. But they had a secret plan. After 20 days their trail of violence was felt around the world. #kamcleod #bryerschmegelsky #lucasfowler #chynnadeese #leonarddyck

The unparalleled lives of four people merged on a dark lonely highway in California. A young mistress, an innocent wife, a hit-man and the husband who hired him. But it didn’t go according to plan. #adrianavasco #kennethstahl #carolyoppystahl #dennisgodley

It was the early 1980’s in Vancouver and children we’re disappearing. Parents locked their doors and held their children tight. Then their bodies started turning up.

Jean James pretended to put a necklace around her best friend’s neck. Instead she slit her throat. No one suspected her. That is until she bragged about it 16 years later. #jeanjames #gladyswakabayashi #truecrimepodcast

Thirteen year-old Erica Parsons quietly disappeared in 2011 and no one noticed. That is until two years later when her brother reported her murder to the police. A tragic story emerged of betrayal by those that were supposed to protect her.

He hid in the shadows, his dark fantasies growing. And when he finally emerged to kill, no one suspected the Commander of Canada’s largest military airbase was capable of murder.

Bruce Miller married for love. Sharee Miller married him for his money. Then she manipulated her boyfriend in to killing him. But he couldn’t live with the guilt and his voice would reach out to her from the grave.

A young mother disappears from work in Michigan. Another young mother is murdered while jogging. A teenager escapes a killer, her bravery would lead police to a monster.

In Port St. Lucie, Florida 17-year-old Tyler Hadley wanted to throw a party for his friends, but he had to get rid of his parents first. He posted a party invite on Facebook, killed his parents with a claw hammer, hid their bodies and threw a party to die for.

How did the most prolific murderer in the United States go unnoticed for 50 years? Find out, and learn about the Texas Ranger who coaxed the murderer in to sketching his victims and eventually confessing to 93 murders.

Raymond never made it as a firefighter. He had a fascination with fire and the power it held. As his life fell apart and he lost control, he turned to arson. Harnessing the Santa Ana winds, he reigned fire down on California. #raymondoyler firefighterarsonist #truecrimepodcast

Harold became a doctor to lord power and control over people. Caught and convicted he was the most prolific serial killer in the history of the United Kingdom. After four years in prison he exerted his power one last time. #haroldshipman #serialkiller #truecrimepodcast

Steven sat in the restaurant, his shoulders drooped with little confidence. His awkward comments made the staff nervous. He zeroed in on Sandra and sat in her section. But when she turned him down, he began to stalk her. #sandraberfield #stevencaruso #truecrimepodcast

Stephanie, a police officer went on a jealous rage and murdered her ex-boyfriend’s wife. She thought she got away with it. But nineteen years later when detectives re-opened Sherri’s case they discovered long-forgotten DNA. #stephanielazarus #sherrirasmussen #truecrimepodcast

Bob worked on Hollywood movies but his wife Mary found him boring. Rather than divorce him she hired a hit man to collect on his insurance. But then she worried he might talk. So she hired another hit man to take him out. #marysamuels #robertsamuels #jamesbernstein #truecrimepodcast

At 14 Reena was trying to find her place in this world and thought she’d found new friends. But one dark night they turned on her. After the attack she was still alive, until two returned and took her to a watery grave. #reenavirk #kellyellard #kerrysim #warrenglowatski #truecrimepodc

Toni was excited to find love on a dating site, but Harold failed to mention how his first wife had really died. When he suggested a hike on their anniversary she had no idea that only one of them would walk out alive.  #tonihenthorn #haroldhenthorn #truecrimepodcast

Russell became a  millionaire by 25, then lost it all and turned to a life of crime. Convicted of murder in 1924 he was sentenced to hang. His lawyer’s appeals kept him from the gallows not once, not twice, but three times! #russellscott #truecrimepodcast

Rick was only 12 when he shot his parents dead in cold blood. He was released back in to society by his 21st birthday. Five years later pretty Lori Slesinski knew nothing about his past when she spurned his romantic advances. #derrillennis #lorislesinski #eddieflowers #lindaflowers #truecrimepodcast

No one expects anything sinister to happen in a small town where everyone knows each other. But when a stranger showed up in Armada 14 year-old April was brutally murdered. The app on her phone would lead police to her killer.  #aprilmillsap #jamesvancallis #truecrimepodcast

Charlie, a husband and father had been blind since childhood but that didn’t stop him from pursuing his passions. He enjoyed co-hosting a talk show on public access TV. But when his car crashed violently, it was no accident. #charliebillis #christinebillis

As the daughter of hard-working immigrants Jennifer was expected to excel. When her grades began slipping she forged straight A’s. She hid her lies for seven years until she was caught. Then her parents paid the price. #jenniferpan #danielwong #truecrimepodcast

Shirley was incredibly smart and driven. Anything she wanted, she got. She left two husbands and three children behind to become a doctor. She dated younger men, but when they rejected her she sought the ultimate revenge. #shirleyturner #andrewbagby #zacharyturner #truecrimepodcast

Born in a to a life of wealth and privilege Dellen soared high setting a flying record at the age of 14. But then grounded himself in a life of crime and drugs. He got away with two murders, but his third got him caught. #dellenmillard #marksmich #laurababcock #timbosma #truecrimepodcast

Once a successful business woman Nancy and her husband were in a financial mess. She wrote romantic novels with a dash of murderous suspense. With retirement looming she turned fiction into reality. #danielbrophy #nancycrompton #truecrimepodcast

Kimberly created the carnival mafia to manipulate her fellow carnies in to committing murder. After the rides creaked to a stop, the music faded and the neon lights went dark, evil oozed out of the shadows. #alfredpaulinecarpenter #carnivalmurder #truecrimepodcast

Anthony had dreams of being a doctor, but his peers found him to be rude, belligerent. arrogant, lazy, combative and mean-spirited. He was fired many times over. For seven years he quietly struggled, then he sought revenge. #anthonygarcia #thomashunter #rogerbrumback #truecrime

Two friends hiked along the Appalachian Mountains, a trek to raise money for charity. They arrived at the Wapiti shelter for the night. But they weren’t alone. Hiding in the shadows Randall’s steps were silent. And deadly. #randallsmith #robertmountford #lauraramsay #appalachiantrailmurder #truecrimepodcast

Some are born into royalty with a silver spoon. Others take a tarnished spoon and polish it, with a side order of murder. Chris’s fantasy landed him in a world amongst the elite where he pretended to be a Rockefeller. #christiangerhartsreiter #johnsohus #lindasohus #truecrimepodcast

Gary thrived on danger. Sentenced to twenty-five years for murder the prison walls couldn’t hold him. His sons idolized their father and broke him out. On the run they took six lives before Gary disappeared in the desert. #garytison #prisonescape #truecrimepodcast

Sam served in the army and returned home to a good life. When he retired he sought someone to share his golden years with. When he met Carmen online he thought he’d found his bride. But she threw him away like trash.  #samuelwiggins #carmenmontenegro #truecrime

Byran felt Johnny took something that was his, a part of him. That he stolen something precious that couldn’t be returned. And he vowed he would get it back by taking something equally precious to Johnny. His life. #johnnyjackson #byranperotti #alaskamurder #truecrimepodcast

Joanna had a black star tattooed on her cheek, perhaps a symbol of what was to come as she spiraled in to crime and destruction. Her lust for blood spared no one, not the ones she knew nor the innocent strangers she hunted. #joannadennehy #garystretch #leslielayton #truecrime

The single mom was a wonder woman working four jobs to support her three young children and pay the mortgage. But Paige had a secret life no one knew about, until she disappeared and searchers found her business card. #paigebirgfeld #lesterjones #truecrimepodcast

Anthony was a cop entrusted to protect citizens. Instead, in his cocaine fuelled delusions he became their judge and executioner. But the former cop left his finger print in cement that sealed his future on death row. #anthonysully #copmurder #truecrime

In high school Bernadette was popular but she brushed aside her high marks and dwelled on her failures. Her classmate Kirsten became a symbol for everything wrong in Bernadette’s life. One night she lured Kirsten in to her car. #kirstencostas #bernadetteprotti #highschoolmurder

Audrey was a successful professional and when her co-worker Deb needed a place to stay she gave her a home. Soon she discovered Deb had stolen money to feed her gambling addiction and evicted her. Then Audrey disappeared. #audreytrudea #deborahpoint #roommatemurder #truecrimepodcast

Wilber was 16 when he arrived in the U.S with his mother. He spent three years trying to start a new life. A Nevada couple hired him for odd jobs and he repaid them by taking their lives. But they weren’t his first victims! #wilbermartinezguzman #conniekoontz #sophiarenkin #geraldsharondavid

Susan felt her parents cheated her out of money that was rightfully hers and for years her resentment grew. Then her parents disappeared and no one noticed for 15 years. That is, until they were found buried in the garden. #williamwycherley #patriciawycherley #susanedwards #christopheredwards

Celeste fled Philadelphia and travelled west to California. But even with the promise of a new start, she couldn’t outrun her past. Faced with the loss of her job, she made decisions that ended four lives including her own. #celestecarrington #victoresparza #carolyngleason #deathrowwomen #truecrimepodcast

Little Maria was seven when a stranger showed up that dark snowy night. It took a deathbed confession and 53 years to convict John. But then an FBI report hidden from trial would change everything they thought they knew. #marieridulph #johnmccullough #coldcase #truecrimepodcast

Using the screen name Tall Hot Blond fifty year-old Mary pretended to be 18. In a chat room she met Marine Sniper. Thomas, a balding middle-aged man pretended he too was 18 and a war hero. Their fantasy imploded ending in murder. #thomasmontgomery #maryshieler #brianbarrett #tallhotblond #truecrimepodcast

Stacey wasn’t good at picking out a husband. But rather than divorce him, she decided to poison him and collect the insurance money. She got away with murder once. Could she get away with it a second time? #staceycastor #davidcastor #michaelwallace

On a cold December night Michelle went Christmas shopping. She was behind the steering wheel when Jerry ripped open the car door. Michelle fought for her life. Her brave actions brought her killer to justice 39 years later. #michellemartinko #jerryburns  #truecrimepodcast

Byron retired from his job as a top level security engineer for the government and put down roots in Little Falls. Little did he know his neighbours children would rob him of his possessions and one day his freedom. #byronsmith #nickbrady #hailekifer #truecrimepodcast