On a Thursday evening in September 1922, a phone call placed to Reverend Edward Hall—a respected Episcopal minister—would lead to one of the most sensational "Jazz Age" scandals in American history.

Two days later, the Reverend's body was found alongside his lover, choir singer Eleanor Mills, posed beneath a crab apple tree. Their passionate love letters were torn and scattered around them like confetti, a clear message from a killer driven by jealousy.

An 18-year-old college freshman, full of creativity and ambition, walked out of her dorm room one cold February night and never made it back. Her family knew something was wrong immediately, but from the start, the investigation into her disappearance was plagued with delays and unanswered questions.

We are taking a wild ride back to the 1920s to meet the man whose name is now synonymous with financial fraud: Charles Ponzi. Born Carlo Pietro Giovanni Guglielmo Tebaldo Ponzi, he was an ambitious Italian immigrant who arrived in America and turned a simple idea into a record-breaking financial deception.

What was supposed to be an ordinary Saturday morning became the moment that would define and nearly destroy 14-year-old Michael Politte's life. We dive into the devastating 1998 case where a house fire in Florida led to a wrongful accusation that tore a family apart.

We are exploring a story that truly feels like a Netflix plotline: the bizarre and incredible journey of Colton Harris-Moore, a lanky teenager who turned a simple escape into a legendary crime spree. This is the story of the fugitive, often called the "Barefoot Bandit," who captivated the nation by being relentlessly one step ahead of the law.

It was just before sunrise on a quiet September morning in Phoenix City, Alabama, when 30-year-old Eric Nealms stepped outside, heading to work like he did every morning. But someone was already waiting. This week, we explore the shocking, premeditated murder of a man who was deeply loved and is still desperately missed by his family.

After a night out with friends in July of 2021, 23-year-old Destiny McClain was waiting for food at a taco truck outside a busy nightclub in Phoenix, Arizona, when tragedy struck. She was shot and killed, leaving behind a heartbroken family and many questions about whether this was a random act of violence or if she had been targeted.

We revisit the chilling case of Dr. Amy Bishop, the Harvard-educated neuroscientist and mother of four who committed a mass shooting at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) in 2010. Her life was a shocking mix of bizarre incidents, including a prior connection to a pipe bomb, a public physical altercation over a booster seat, and the unexpected violence she unleashed on her colleagues.

We discuss the unexpected role that actor David Schwimmer played in solving a violent crime and explore Ashton Kutcher’s chilling connection to a brutal murder. We also touch on Larry David’s quirky involvement in a life-or-death situation, proving that even comedic icons can find themselves tied to true crime. Beyond Hollywood, we uncover the surprising way Naomi Campbell and Mia Farrow became unexpectedly tied to one of the most notorious war crimes trials of the 21st century. Get ready for twists, turns, and some jaw-dropping celebrity connections that prove even the biggest names can get caught up in history’s darkest moments.

In the summer of 1965, Houston, Texas, police performed a welfare check that led to the discovery of one of the most disturbing crime scenes in the state's history. The dismembered bodies of Fred and Edwina Rogers were found chillingly placed inside their own refrigerator. The couple's son, Charles Rogers, vanished without a trace and remains the only suspect in this brutal case.

We revisit a disturbing case from South Texas about a mother who took her role as protector to the extreme, resulting in the tragic death of an innocent teenage boy in Brownsville, Texas. The story, which began in 2020, centered on a shocking act of violence fueled by a parent's ultimate act of perceived defense.

In this first part of a two-episode series, we dive into the bizarre vanishing of Sherri Papini. The 34-year-old California mom disappeared during an afternoon jog in her quiet neighborhood, leaving only her phone and earbuds, tangled with strands of her blonde hair, behind. For three weeks, the entire nation watched the massive search unfold, following every possible lead. Sherri then suddenly reappeared on the side of a highway, battered, bruised, and claiming she had been abducted by two armed women. Her story immediately sparked more questions than answers. As investigators began to dig deeper, the cracks in her account only seemed to grow wider. Tune in for Part 2, available now on your feed, for the full unraveling of this unforgettable case.

Welcome back for Part 2 of the Sherri Papini story, picking up right after her dramatic reappearance. Outside the hospital, media attention exploded, with paparazzi following the family's car and reporters knocking on their door. The family retreated to a secluded log cabin in the mountains to escape the chaos, but behind the scenes, investigators were relentlessly digging into the truth. We discuss Sherri's multiple emotional interviews with police, which she would only sit for with her husband, Keith, in the room. The investigation ultimately uncovered a stunning truth: Sherri Papini's abduction was a total fabrication, staged with an ex-boyfriend. This episode covers the federal charges, her tearful confession, her prison sentence, and the final aftermath of the elaborate hoax that fooled a nation.

She was wealthy, stylish, and appeared to be living the dream life in Sydney, Australia. Then, without a trace, Melissa Caddick vanished. The mystery of her disappearance was only the beginning of a bizarre and captivating scandal that would unravel in the wake of her going missing. This episode dives into the life she projected, the multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme she was allegedly running, and the shocking discovery of a severed, decaying foot that washed up on a beach—which was later identified as belonging to Melissa. Join us as we explore the facts and fun facts of Australia, including the true fate of the con artist who disappeared into thin air.

This is a story that shocked the world: Alec Baldwin, a prop gun, and a tragic death on a movie set. While most people know the basics, the death of Halyna Hutchins is far more complex than the initial headlines revealed. In this first part of a two-episode series, we break down the disastrous chain of events on the set of Rust, from the allegations of negligence to a series of ignored warnings that led to an entirely preventable tragedy.

Welcome back for Part 2 of the tragic shooting on the set of the movie Rust. After the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, we dive deeper into the multiple safety failures and the lack of a proper safety culture that led to a totally preventable tragedy. We break down the ongoing investigation and the ultimate question: where did the live round come from? Authorities are scrutinizing every decision made by the crew, including the armorer, the assistant director, and actor Alec Baldwin. This episode covers the multiple lawsuits filed by crew members and Halyna’s family, the charges of involuntary manslaughter, and the final aftermath of this heartbreaking Hollywood tragedy.

Houston's Memorial neighborhood was rocked when community pillars James and Virginia Campbell were shot to death in their bed in the early hours of June 19th, 1982. This episode unpacks the shocking double murder and the highly unusual, months-long investigation that followed. Authorities used a 23-year-old private investigator who went undercover, building a fake relationship with the suspect until she secured a confession. The story explores the lengths investigators went to solve this brutal crime, the ethics of their unique, successful approach, and the tragic circumstances of the Campbell's death.