In 1996, Anne Marie Fahey, an aide to the Delaware Governor, vanished. This true crime case uncovers a secret affair with a prominent attorney, Thomas Capano, and a murder that he thought he could get away with. Discover the full story on the Moms and Mysteries podcast.

Christine Banfield was killed by her husband. Joseph Ryan was lured to his death. Now the au pair who helped is testifying against her lover in a shocking Virginia murder trial. We break down the first week of testimony, the staged crime scene, and the Netflix deal.

A 20-year cold case is solved using genetic genealogy. Learn about the 1999 murders of teens J.B. Beasley and Tracie Hawlett in Ozark, Alabama, and the trial of their killer.

Andreen McDonald was a Jamaican immigrant who built a multi-million dollar assisted living business by age 22. She was a fitness champion and devoted mother living in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, Air Force Major Andre McDonald. But behind their perfect facade was a marriage marked by violence and control. On March 1st, 2019, Andreen vanished. Her young daughter told investigators: "Daddy hurt Mommy." After a massive search, Andreen's burned remains were found on their property. Andre McDonald was convicted of manslaughter and tampering with evidence, receiving 25 years in prison.

A double murder in a quiet Georgia town. A 5-year-old discovers her parents shot in their bed. No forced entry, no weapon. The prime suspect? Their 16-year-old daughter. This week we investigate the shocking case of Sarah Grace Patrick and the digital trail that led to her arrest.

On February 27, 1995, the gilded world of Memphis high society was violently overturned. Emily Fisher, a 52-year-old philanthropist known for her generosity and dedication to the arts, was found brutally murdered in her stately Central Gardens home. She had been stabbed more than 50 times in an attack so savage it stunned the city. What began as a suspected home invasion quickly unraveled into a tragic saga of family dysfunction, denial, and the devastating impact of drug addiction.

For decades, desperate parents have sent their struggling teens to residential treatment programs that promise to help them overcome everything from behavioral issues to substance abuse. But for many, these programs deliver years of trauma and abuse, rebranded as discipline and growth. This week, we are pulling back the curtain on the billion-dollar Troubled Teen Industry.

This week, we are revisiting our most downloaded episode of the year: the heartbreaking case of Lauren Burk. In March 2008, the brutal murder of this 18-year-old Auburn University student shattered a community and left a family searching for answers in a case that is as tragic as it is controversial.

It takes a lot to shock investigators, but a murder committed in the exact ten minutes it took for a maid to step out for a newspaper is what did it in this case. No break-in. No clear murder weapon. And an elderly woman beaten with a level of violence that made absolutely no sense for a simple robbery. This is the case of Marion Gilchrist — a brutal crime, a botched investigation, and one of the most shocking wrongful convictions in Scottish history.

In this episode, we delve into the chilling murder of Marion Gilchrist and the subsequent wrongful conviction of Oscar Slater. We explore the flawed investigation, the flimsy evidence, and the public outcry that eventually led to Slater's exoneration after nearly two decades in prison. We also discuss the role of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, in the fight for justice.

Join us as we unravel a story of injustice, perseverance, and a murder that remains unsolved to this day.

The NXIVM empire crumbles in a federal courtroom. In Part 2, we cover the dramatic trial that exposed the cult’s darkest secrets, from the master-slave sorority to the psychological torture inflicted by its leader, Keith Raniere. We detail the shocking testimony, the final verdicts, and the sentences that brought the group to its knees. Finally, we sit down with Natalie, host of the popular podcast “Allison After NXIVM,” to discuss the case’s complex aftermath and what it took to bring a so-called “Vanguard” to justice.

It started as a revolutionary self-help movement. Executive Success Programs, led by the enigmatic Keith Raniere, promised to unlock human potential and rewire your fears. Thousands flocked to NXIVM, including Hollywood actors and influential CEOs, all seeking a better version of themselves. But behind the motivational speeches and color-coded sashes was a dark and manipulative system designed to control its members. In Part 1 of our series, we uncover the seductive origins of NXIVM and explore how a promise of empowerment became a pipeline into a destructive, high-control cult that shocked the world.

In 1931 Liverpool, a mysterious phone call about a business opportunity sent William Herbert Wallace to a non-existent address. He returned home to find his wife, Julia, murdered inside their locked house. With no forced entry and a timeline that baffled investigators, police zeroed in on William, believing the call was a fabricated alibi. He was convicted of murder, but in a stunning reversal, the verdict was overturned, leaving the case unsolved. This is the story of one of Britain’s most enduring and debated locked-room mysteries, a puzzle that continues to fascinate armchair detectives nearly a century later.

A domestic dispute call in Old Louisville, Kentucky, led police to a shocking discovery. In the basement of a historic home, they found the body of James Carroll, murdered and hidden in a sealed container. The investigation exposed a toxic love triangle involving Jeffrey Mundt and Joseph Banis, fueled by meth and counterfeit money. As the two lovers pointed fingers, a story of jealousy, greed, and betrayal emerged. This is the chilling case of a murder that revealed the horrifying secrets buried just beneath the surface of a seemingly quiet neighborhood.

It was supposed to be a quiet Sweet 16. But when a teenage girl in the Netherlands accidentally set her Facebook birthday invitation to “public,” it triggered a viral phenomenon known as “Project X Haren.” Tens of thousands of people RSVP’d, and thousands actually showed up, turning her small town into a full-blown riot zone. This is the shocking true story of how a simple social media mistake spiraled into chaos, property destruction, and international news, becoming a legendary cautionary tale about the unpredictable power of the internet.

He escaped prison by hiding under a truck, lived for months inside Toys R Us, and convinced a church and girlfriend he worked for the government. Jeffrey Manchester, known as the Roofman, pulled off one of the most bizarre crime stories in American history. Listen to the full wild story now.

In 1999, 17-year-old Nicole Sanchez was a bright, talented young woman with her whole life ahead of her. When she tried to end her controlling four-month relationship with her older boyfriend, Lionel Villarreal, he murdered her in a brutal act of violence. He was convicted of second-degree murder and given a "life" sentence that could see him walk free after just 20 years. This is the story of Nicole's tragic death and her sister's unwavering fight to keep a violent predator behind bars and to prevent him from harming another woman.

When 29-year-old Kelsey Berreth disappeared on Thanksgiving Day 2018, her family refused to believe she had willingly left her 1-year-old daughter. Her fiancé, Patrick Frazee, claimed she left on her own, but the discovery of her phone pinging 800 miles away in Idaho suggested otherwise. The investigation unraveled a horrifying plot involving a secret lover, a brutal murder, and a calculated cover-up. This is the story of how a holiday celebration turned into a crime scene and a family’s fight for justice revealed a killer hiding in plain sight.

In this Thursday episode, we explore shocking stories where pranks, online feuds, and marketing stunts spiraled into tragedies. From Andrew Finch, killed in a swatting incident over a $1.50 Call of Duty bet, to Marquis Byrd, killed by a sandbag thrown from an overpass by teens, to Pedro Ruiz, shot by his girlfriend in a YouTube stunt gone wrong—these cases remind us that pranks can have deadly consequences. We also cover the Aqua Teen Hunger Force bomb scare that shut down Boston. These are cautionary tales about the dangers of chasing views and underestimating consequences.

Daniel Brophy was a beloved chef and culinary instructor in Portland, Oregon. On June 2, 2018, he was found shot to death inside his classroom at the Oregon Culinary Institute. The investigation led to his wife, Nancy Crampton Brophy, a romance novelist who had once written an essay titled "How to Murder Your Husband." Evidence included gun parts purchased online, life insurance policies, and surveillance footage. In May 2022, Nancy was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. This case proves that sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction.

When Nikki Cheng Saelee McCain vanished in May 2024, her husband Tyler publicly pleaded for her safe return. At a March 2025 press conference, Tyler stood next to Nikki's sisters and FBI agents, asking for help to find her. But in August 2025, Tyler was arrested and charged with Nikki's murder. Prosecutors allege he had a motive to silence her—one involving a disturbing history. Nikki is still missing. A $30,000 reward is offered for information.