This week we are discussing the heartbreaking murders of five people inside a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park and where the investigation is today, more than a decade later.

This week we are discussing Robert Fingerhut, whose murder was planned by his partner, Donna Roberts, and her boyfriend, Nathaniel Jackson, while Nathaniel served time behind bars.

This week we are discussing a young mother named Alex Pesic who faced harassment and stalking from her ex-mother-in-law, Jelka Pesic. The situation escalated as Jelka orchestrated a murder plot against her former daughter-in-law, Alex.

This week we are discussing the murder realtor Mike Emert and the subsequent investigation that revealed a connection between the perpetrator and multiple other murders.

This week we’re discussing the murder of Dave Laut, a renowned Olympian whose life was tragically cut short by his wife, Jane Laut. Although the police quickly identified Jane as the perpetrator, a lingering question emerged: Was this an act of self-defense or a premeditated, cold-blooded murder?

This week we are discussing the wrongful convictions of Arthur Almendarez, John Galvan, and Francisco Nanez after a fire took place in an apartment complex in Chicago.

This week, we’re discussing the compelling story of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber. We’ll begin by exploring his seemingly unremarkable upbringing, and shed light on the chilling accounts of his involvement in inhumane experiments during his college years. Finally, we’ll discuss the profound impact of his decades-long reign of terror, which kept authorities on edge and the nation gripped with fear.

This week we are discussing the murder of Tiffany Booth and the ongoing manhunt for the person police say is responsible, Eduardo Clemente.

When we first covered the murder of Jared Bridegan in September 2022, the case was unsolved, the blue Ford F-150 had not been found, and Kirsten Bridegan was fighting every single day just to keep her husband's name in the public eye. A lot has changed since then. In this update episode, we are revisiting everything that has happened in the case since our original episode, including a major arrest, a shocking plea deal, and a second arrest that sent shockwaves through the true crime community.

This week we are discussing Playmate Sandy Bentley, fraudster Mark Yagalla, and their connection to an unsolved double homicide. 

This week we are discussing Dr. Thomas Kolman, a physical therapist who authorities claim was murdered by his best friend and dentist, Dr. Gilberto Nunez.

This week we are discussing the Champion family and the attack that left three out of four members tragically murdered.

This week we are discussing the Champion family and the attack that left three out of four members tragically murdered.

Research by Haley Gray with Haley Gray Research.

On July 20, 1971, at around 1:30 am, 24-year-old Rita Curran was found dead in her bedroom. She had been sexually assaulted, beaten in the head, and strangled. It was estimated that Rita was killed at around midnight on July 19. For decades, Rita’s murder went unsolved. Then, in February 2023, a DNA match led detectives to Rita’s killer: William DeRoos.

Research by Haley Gray.

This week we are discussing the baffling murder of Missy Bevers, a loving mother of three children, with a passion for helping others.

Research assistance by Anna Luria. Research by Haley Gray.

This week is part-one of a two-part story about the murder of Julie Jensen, a beloved mother, sister and friend. Julie feared her husband Mark would one day take her life, and she went so far as to write a letter that said as much. But would the letter even make it into the trial, and without it, would the prosecution have enough to put Mark away? 

Research by Haley Gray with Haley Gray Research.

This week is part-one of a two-part story about the murder of Julie Jensen, a beloved mother, sister and friend. Julie feared her husband Mark would one day take her life, and she went so far as to write a letter that said as much. But would the letter even make it into the trial, and without it, would the prosecution have enough to put Mark away? 

Research by Haley Gray with Haley Gray Research.

This week we are discussing the murder of CJ Sayers, a beloved son, brother, and father.

Research by Haley Gray with Haley Gray Research.

This week we are discussing the tragic murder of Ramón Novarro, one of the first Latin American actors to make it big in Hollywood.

Research by Haley Gray with Haley Gray Research.

This week we are discussing Andy and Jamie Schliepsiek, who were murdered during a brutal attack on Robins Air Force Base.

Research by Haley Gray with Haley Gray Research.