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Welcome! With over 400 episodes, we know it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. We've hand-picked our favorite episodes that showcase the variety, storytelling, and conversational style that has earned us over 50 million downloads.
Each episode below represents a different type of case we cover—from unsolved mysteries to cult stories, from historical crimes to modern-day cases. Pick one that sounds interesting and dive in!
Not sure which one? Start with **The Krugersdorp Killings**—it's a wild ride that perfectly captures what we're all about.
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The Krugersdorp Killings: Cult, Con Artists, and the Woman Who Claimed to Speak for God
Perfect for: Fans of cult stories and international mysteries
In 2016, a string of professionals in the quiet mining town of Krugersdorp, South Africa, started disappearing after appointments with new clients. The killer was a team of believers doing the bidding of a woman who claimed to speak for God herself: Cecilia Steyn.
**Why we chose this:** This recent episode showcases our coverage of international cases and complex cult dynamics—a perfect introduction to our conversational true crime style.
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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist: The Greatest Art Theft in History
Perfect for: Fans of unsolved mysteries and art heists
In 1990, two men dressed as Boston police officers walked into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and walked out with $500 million worth of art—including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. Over 30 years later, the paintings have never been recovered and the thieves have never been caught. This is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history, and we dive deep into the theories, suspects, and ongoing investigation.
**Why we chose this:** One of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history. This classic episode demonstrates our research depth and ability to unpack famous cases with fresh perspective.
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The TikTok Murder Pipeline: DV4D, Runaway Victims, and the Cost of Viral Fame
Perfect for: Fans of modern true crime and social media mysteries
When musician DV4D's hit song "Romantic Homicide" went viral on TikTok, no one knew his rise to fame would end with the discovery of a 15-year-old runaway's body in his Tesla in the Hollywood Hills. This episode explores the dark side of viral fame and crimes happening right now in 2025.
We also examine other TikTok stars whose polished online personas hid violent realities.
**Why we chose this:** Shows how we cover contemporary cases and modern phenomena like social media's dark side. If you want current, relevant true crime, this is it.
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The Murder of Steven Beard: Celeste, the Fortune, and the Deadly Scheme
Perfect for: Fans of murder-for-money schemes and twisted relationships
Steven Beard was a wealthy Austin television executive who married Celeste, a woman 35 years his junior. When he was shot in his own home, the investigation uncovered a shocking murder-for-hire plot involving Celeste, her lesbian lover, and a deadly obsession with his fortune. This case has everything: money, manipulation, forbidden love, and a trial that captivated Texas.
**Why we chose this:** A classic murder-for-money case that highlights our ability to unpack complex relationships, twisted motives, and shocking courtroom drama. You can also see us talk about it on 20/20 in the episode titled “Tainted Love”.
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The Killing of Professor Dan Markel: A Family Feud Turns Deadly (Parts 1 & 2)
Perfect for: Fans of complex murder-for-hire plots and legal drama
A Harvard-educated law professor's bitter divorce spiraled into an all-out war that ended in murder. This gripping two-part series explores the shocking murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by the powerful Adelson family—including the matriarch Donna, who was arrested at the airport trying to flee to Vietnam. From the initial investigation to the dramatic trials of Charlie and Donna Adelson, this case has everything: family feuds, legal drama, and justice finally served after years of fighting.
**Why we chose this:** One of our most popular recent series. This two-part deep dive showcases our coverage of high-profile cases with multiple trials and years of legal drama.
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Belle Gunness: Did America's Most Notorious Widow Vanish to Kill Again?
Perfect for: Fans of historical true crime and female serial killers
Travel back to the early 1900s to meet one of the most prolific and cold-blooded female serial killers in American history. Belle Gunness, a seemingly respectable widow in La Porte, Indiana, used lonely hearts ads to lure wealthy, unattached men to her farm, promising love and companionship. What they got was far more sinister. When her farm burned down in 1908, investigators found body after body buried on her property. But did Belle die in the fire, or did she fake her death and escape to kill again?
**Why we chose this:** A chilling historical case that demonstrates our storytelling on lesser-known but absolutely fascinating serial killers from America's past.
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The Hall-Mills Murders: Forbidden Love, The Pig Woman, and America's First Media Circus
Perfect for: Fans of historical mysteries and unsolved cases
On a Thursday evening in September 1922, a phone call 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. This case became America's first media circus and remains unsolved nearly 100 years later. Plus, there's a witness called "The Pig Woman." Need we say more?
**Why we chose this:** A Jazz Age mystery that remains unsolved nearly 100 years later. Shows our love of historical cases with bizarre, unforgettable details (like "The Pig Woman").