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Kingdom of Blood: The Rod Ferrell Vampire Cult
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rod Ferrell led a group of teenagers who believed they were vampires, blending goth subculture with authoritarian devotion. In 1996, Ferrell and an ac...
Dale Kerstetter: Heist or Homicide
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On September 12, 1987, 50-year-old night watchman Dale Kerstetter clocked in at Corning Glass Works in Bradford, Pennsylvania and was never seen again...
The Banana Wars
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1954, the CIA orchestrated a covert coup that removed Guatemala's democratically elected president, Jacobo Árbenz, at the behest of Cold War anxie...
Casey Anthony
30 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 2008, two-year-old Caylee Anthony vanished, and her mother Casey didn't report her missing for thirty-one days. In that time, she got...
"The Ypsilanti Ripper" John Norman Collins
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa and Dr. Engels are joined by Katie Ring, host of the Crime House Original America's Most Infamous Crimes to discuss the crimes of the "Ypsilan...
UNSOLVED: Amy Bradley
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In March 1998, 23-year-old Amy Bradley boarded a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with her family — and vanished without a trac...
An Online Affair, a Fake Identity, and a Murder That Shocked the Internet
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 2005, a married factory worker reinvented himself online, and fell hard for a girl he’d never met. When “Tommy,” “Jessi,” and a coworker ...
Jelani Day: The River Never Gave Him Back
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In August 2021, 25-year-old Illinois State University graduate student Jelani Day was last seen leaving a dispensary in Bloomington-Normal, far from h...
Mercy Brown & the Vampire Panic featuring Dr. Harini Bhat
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1892, as tuberculosis ravaged the small town of Exeter, Rhode Island, a grieving family made a desperate decision: they exhumed the body of 19-year...
When Beloved Cartoons Became Something Darker
24 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three of the internet's most notorious lost media creepypastas take aim at SpongeBob SquarePants, The Simpsons, and classic Disney — spinning tales ...
Aileen Wuornos
23 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before Aileen Wuornos became one of America's most feared serial killers, she was a 13-year-old girl who was assaulted and impregnated by a stranger, ...
SERIAL KILLER: "The Blood Countess"
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vanessa and Dr. Engels are joined by Dr. Harini Bhat from PAVE Studio's newest show "Hidden History" as they discuss the "Blood Countess" Elizabeth Ba...
SOLVED: Arlis Perry
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In October 1974, 19-year-old Arlis Perry stepped inside Stanford University's memorial church late one Saturday night to pray after an argument with h...
From Therapy to Marriage to Murder
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Crimes Of... Sabrina and Corinne unpack the disturbing and deeply complex case of Susan Polk—a woman who married her own therapis...
Kristal Reisinger: The Commune on the Mountain
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 2016, 20-year-old Kristal Anne Reisinger vanished from a remote Colorado gathering in the wilderness, leaving behind her young daught...
The Idaho Murders
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In November 2022, four University of Idaho students, Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin, were stabbed to death in their ...
The Horror That Never Stops Walking
17 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if something was following you……and it never stopped? It doesn’t run. It doesn’t rush. It just keeps walking. This episode explores t...
The Tylenol Murders: How Seven Strangers Were Killed in One Night
16 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a single night in 1982, seven people in the Chicago area died after taking Tylenol. They didn't know each other, they weren't targeted, and the kil...
SERIAL KILLER: Adolfo Constanzo
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever since he was a child, Adolfo Constanzo was raised to believe he was special. And by his twenties, he'd built a cult in Mexico City fueled by blac...
Zona Heaster Shue & the Greenbriar Ghost
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1897, 23-year-old Zona Heaster Shue was found dead in her rural West Virginia home, and the doctor quickly ruled it natural causes — but her new ...
The Great Canadian Syrup Heist
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In one of the strangest and stickiest white-collar crimes ever committed, a group of Quebec thieves siphoned off nearly 3,000 tons of maple syrup—wo...
Kurt Sova: The Last Halloween Party
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In October 1981, 17-year-old Kurt Sova stepped outside a Halloween party in Cleveland to get some fresh air while his friend ran back in for their jac...
The Case Files History Left Unsolved | Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Harini Bhat is a clinical pharmacist and storyteller obsessed with the moments in history that still can't be fully explained. Every week she inve...
The Marriage Grift Pt. 2: A Pattern Emerges | Serial Killers & Murderous Minds
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Investigators uncovered evidence linking Helmuth Schmidt to multiple victims. Financial exploitation was only part of a larger pattern. This episode f...
The Marriage Grift Pt. 1: Romance as Strategy | Serial Killers & Murderous Minds
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Helmuth Schmidt used newspaper ads to meet women seeking marriage. He targeted women with savings and gained access to their finances. This episode ex...
The Story That Killed Him: Following the Money | Murder: True Crime Stories
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Casolaro believed he was uncovering a network of financial and political corruption. He was later found dead, and his research was missing. This...
Silicon Valley's Deadly Secrets | Murder: True Crime Stories
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three tech figures were killed in separate incidents tied to personal relationships. Each case unfolded within environments shaped by wealth and acces...
When Ratings Turn Fatal Pt. 2 | Murder: True Crime Stories
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Days after the taping, one of the guests was murdered by another participant. The case led to a major lawsuit over responsibility and intent. This epi...
When Ratings Turn Fatal Pt. 1 | Murder: True Crime Stories
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A daytime talk show segment was designed to create emotional confrontation for ratings. Producers pushed a surprise reveal involving a secret relation...
Born to Con Pt. 2: When Profit Turns Violent
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sante Kimes and her son expanded their crimes beyond fraud. Their targets were chosen for money, property, and control. This episode follows how inves...
Born to Con Pt. 1: A Life Built on Fraud
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sante Kimes spent decades committing fraud, theft, and identity scams. She trained her son to operate the same way from an early age. This episode exp...
Stolen Benefits Pt. 2: Profit After Death
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Investigators uncovered bodies buried on Dorothea Puente’s property. Evidence showed she continued collecting benefits and forging documents after t...
Stolen Benefits Pt. 1: Trust as Currency
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dorothea Puente ran a boarding house for vulnerable tenants in Sacramento. She gained control of their finances and relied on their benefits as steady...
The Most Dangerous Treasurer in America Pt. 2
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Hoffa disappeared in 1975 after heading to a meeting in Detroit. His absence left behind billions tied to organized crime and unresolved allianc...
The Most Dangerous Treasurer in America Pt. 1
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jimmy Hoffa turned the Teamsters pension fund into one of the most powerful financial tools in the country. The money fueled organized crime, politica...
The Devil Made Me Do It: The Case Behind A Big Screen Haunting | Crimes Of...
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1981, 19-year-old Arne Cheyenne Johnson stabbed his landlord to death and claimed a demon forced his hand. Sabrina and Corinne uncover the chilling...
The Zodiac Killer: The Case Behind A Classic Crime Thriller | Murder: True Crime Stories
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the case that should’ve been solved by now—but somehow, the Zodiac Killer has slipped through the cracks. Carter examines the key clues: th...
Ted Bundy Pt. 2: One of America’s Most Infamous Serial Killers
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to America’s Most Infamous Crimes. Katie Ring takes you deep into cases that have left a lasting imprint on society, and still haunt us toda...
Ted Bundy Pt. 1: One of America’s Most Infamous Serial Killers
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to America’s Most Infamous Crimes. Katie Ring takes you deep into cases that have left a lasting imprint on society, and still haunt us toda...
The Old Hollywood Murder 2 | Murder: True Crime Stories
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After William Desmond Taylor was found murdered in his home, both the police and press rushed to find the culprit. As wild rumors swirled around the i...
The Old Hollywood Murder 1 | Murder: True Crime Stories
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
William Desmond Taylor was one of early Hollywood's biggest celebrities. But before he became a famous director, he was an enigma, full of dark secret...
Aileen Wuornos: The Monster Behind An Oscar Winning Performance Pt. 2 | Serial Killers & Murderous Minds
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aileen Wuornos was dubbed America’s first female serial killer—and she wanted the world to remember her name. In Part 2, we follow her journey fro...
Aileen Wuornos: The Monster Behind An Oscar Winning Performance Pt. 1 | Serial Killers & Murderous Minds
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before she became one of America’s most infamous female serial killers, Aileen Wuornos was a teenage runaway, a survivor of abuse, and a girl the sy...
The Dark Hollywood History Behind Longlegs | Twisted Tales
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A filmmaker haunted by his family’s past. A doll that mirrored a tragedy. And a story born from grief, faith, and fear. Heidi Wong explores the real...
The Black Dahlia: Hollywood Dreams Stolen | Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1947, the mutilated body of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short was found in Los Angeles, shocking the nation and spawning a media firestorm. Dubbed “The...
Vanessa's Hollywood Crimes Collection Starts Tomorrow!
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This month, Scams, Money, & Murder presents the Hollywood Crime Collection, a gripping series that explores the scandals, mysteries, and true crimes t...
Introducing: The Final Hours with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole from Crime House
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole, The Final Hours examines the moments just before a person disappears. The routines. The timelines. And th...
40 Years Later: The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen Pt. 2 | Murder: True Crime Stories
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the 40-year anniversary of Sherri Rasmussen’s murder, we continue exploring the story of a case that refused to stay buried. Carter and Vanessa e...
40 Years Later: The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen Pt. 1 | Murder: True Crime Stories
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the 40-year anniversary of the murder of Sherri Rasmussen, we revisit the beginning of a case that would haunt Los Angeles for decades. Carter and ...
FBI Agent Mark Putnam Pt. 2 | Serial Killers & Murderous Minds
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Behind the badge, Mark Putnam was hiding a devastating secret. When an affair threatened his career and family, desperation took over—with fatal con...
FBI Agent Mark Putnam Pt. 1 | Serial Killers & Murderous Minds
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From childhood, Mark Putnam dreamed of becoming an FBI agent—and he achieved it through relentless ambition and fierce competitiveness. But when pre...
The Unicorn Killer | Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ira Einhorn was a celebrated counterculture figure, environmental activist, and self-proclaimed guru who helped promote the very first Earth Day—unt...
The Ellen Greenberg Case: A Family’s Search for the Truth | Clues
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 2011, 27 year-old teacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead in her Philadelphia apartment with twenty stab wounds, ten of them in her back, and a knif...
Deadly Chefs and Kitchen Horrors | Twisted Tales
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A gravedigger and chef who stewed a man’s body. A husband who disposed of his wife through culinary skill. And a celebrated caterer who killed for m...
An Affair, an Axe, and a Not Guilty Verdict | Crimes Of...
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Crimes Of... Sabrina and Corinne unpack the disturbing and deeply complex case of Susan Polk—a woman who married her own therapis...
Vanessa's Love Scams Collection Starts Tomorrow!
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some crimes aren’t built on fear. They’re built on trust. This month, Crime House dives into crimes of passion — stories where romance becomes a...
True Crime This Week: Kidnappings
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on True Crime This Week, Vanessa Richardson revisits a militant group kidnapping media heiress Patty Hearst from her apartment. But after sh...
Modern Day Pirates
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine 19-year-old Abduwali Muse and three fellow bandits hijacking a ship off the coast of Somalia. They kidnapped its captain, ...
True Crime This Week: Killer Trials
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on True Crime This Week, Vanessa Richardson revisits two courtroom battles that defined true crime in the 1990s. First, the sensational Mene...
Early Retirements: Notorious Mobster Deaths
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
They built empires of blood, betrayal, and cash—until it all came crashing down. This week, we’re diving into two of the most infamous mob murders...
True Crime This Week: Fugitive Mass Murderers
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on True Crime This Week, Vanessa Richardson examines two brutal mass murderers who managed to evade justice for years. First, the hunt for N...
The Burger Chef Murders, Robbery Gone Wrong Pt. 2
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After four young employees were kidnapped and murdered at the Burger Chef restaurant in Speedway, Indiana, the police desperately searched for their k...
True Crime This Week: Boston Crime Scenes
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of True Crime This Week dives into two of Boston’s most infamous and enduring mysteries: the chilling 1960s killing spree attributed to...
The Burger Chef Murders, Robbery Gone Wrong Pt. 1
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In November 1978, four young employees were finishing a late shift at the Burger Chef fast food restaurant in Speedway, Indiana. Later that night, the...
True Crime This Week: Criminal Athletes
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of True Crime This Week revisits two of the most shocking scandals in sports history: the 1994 assault on Olympic figure skater Nancy Ker...
Crime House Best of 2025 - MISSING: The Martin Family from Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! This year across Crime House, we released over 600 episodes. While we are proud of all of them, one episode rose above the rest and wa...
The Real Doomed Camping Trip Behind Friday the 13th | Twisted Tales with Heidi Wong
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A lakeside camping trip ends in blood. A quiet cabin becomes a house of horrors. And the killers were never caught. In this episode of Twisted Tales, ...
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The New Year's Murders Part 2 | Murder: True Crime Stories
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The investigation into the disappearance of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart intensifies in this second episode, following detectives as they seize on 26-yea...
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The New Year's Murders Part 1 | Murder: True Crime Stories
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of this New Year’s two-part special, Murder: True Crime Stories retraces the final hours of 17-year-old Olivia Hope and 21-year...
The Murder of John O’Keefe Part 2 with Katie Ring | Murder: True Crime Stories
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the trial of Karen Read unfolds, the small town of Canton, Massachusetts, explodes into chaos. Online crusaders, corrupt investigators, and accusat...
The Murder of John O’Keefe Part 1 with Katie Ring | Murder: True Crime Stories
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Boston police officer John O’Keefe is found dead in the snow outside a fellow officer’s home, his girlfriend, Karen Read, becomes the prime s...
True Crime This Week: Serial Killers
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in crime history, we revisit two of the most infamous killers of the 20th century — men whose charm masked unimaginable evil.On December 3...
Travis Walton: Abducted by a UFO | Crimes Of…
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1975, 22 year-old Travis Walton was struck by a blinding light in the Arizona forest and vanished without a trace. Five days later, he returned wit...
The Oslo Plaza Woman | Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1995, a woman checked into Oslo’s Plaza Hotel under a fake name. Days later, she was found dead in her room: no ID, no fingerprints, and no one l...
Laci Peterson | Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She was vibrant, loved, and days away from motherhood. He was calculating, distant, and hiding more than one secret. This episode of Clues with Morgan...
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The Santa Claus Massacre Part 2 | Murder: True Crime Stories
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family gathered at their home in Covina, California, for their annual holiday celebration. Laughter, food, and music...
HOLIDAY SPECIAL: The Santa Claus Massacre Part 1 | Murder: True Crime Stories
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year — but for Bruce Pardo, the holidays brought something far darker. After losing his m...
12 Days of Crimes-Mas Begins Tomorrow!
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Holidays, Crime House community! Coming soon to the Scams, Money, and Murder Feed, Crime House’s Vanessa Richardson will be curating collectio...
True Crime This Week: Christmas Disappearances
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2002, Laci Peterson, eight months pregnant, vanished from her home in Modesto, California. Her husband, Scott Peterson, claimed he’d gone fishing...
Bank Robbery in a Leprechaun Costume
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During the week of March 17th, a young man robbed a bank in Nashville -- dressed as a Leprechaun. The bizarre holdup, followed by a deadly car chase, ...
True Crime This Week: Famous Kidnappings
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in crime history, we revisit two of the most infamous kidnappings that shocked the world. In 1973, 17-year-old John Paul Getty III, grandson...
The Clutter Family, Robbery Gone Wrong Pt. 2
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the Clutter family was murdered in November, 1959, everyone in Holcomb, Kansas wanted to find out who killed them -- and why. The answer turned ...
True Crime This Week: Music Murders
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on True Crime This Week, host Vanessa Richardson examines two killings that shook the music world — both committed by fans whose admiratio...
The Clutter Family, Robbery Gone Wrong Pt. 1
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On November 15th, 1959, a small town in Kansas was changed forever when a beloved local family was murdered. Their tragic deaths captured the nation's...
True Crime This Week: Strange Disappearances
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on True Crime This Week, host Vanessa Richardson unravels two of history’s most mysterious vanishings — both stranger than fiction.First...
Partners in Crime: Griselda Blanco & Carlos Trujillo
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When cartels write the rules, no one is off limits. This week, we investigate two horrifying cartel crimes: On September 3rd, 2012, an anonymous gunma...
Partners in Crime: Bonnie & Clyde
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They lived fast, loved hard—and killed without mercy. This week, we investigate two deadly duos. In 1934, Bonnie and Clyde’s two-year crime spree ...
True Crime This Week: American Crimes of the Century
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on True Crime This Week, host Vanessa Richardson revisits two of America’s most shocking and unforgettable crimes — cases that defined t...
Brewing Empire Heir Ransomed: Adolph Coors III Pt. 2
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Adolph Coors III vanished in 1960, the FBI launched one of the most intense investigations in U.S. history. From the ransom note to the discover...
Brewing Empire Heir Ransomed: Adolph Coors III Pt. 1
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1960, Adolph Coors III, heir to the Coors Brewing Company, left his Colorado ranch for work and vanished without a trace. This episode traces the C...
True Crime This Week: Infamous Inmates
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on True Crime This Week, host Vanessa Richardson explores the twisted lives of two of history’s most notorious prisoners. First, the story...
Wedding Fund Murder Fraud Pt. 2
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wozniak played the role of a grieving friend while hiding a deadly secret. In Part 2, we trace the investigation that unmasked the aspiring actor ...
Wedding Fund Murder Fraud Pt. 1
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He was a struggling actor with big dreams—and even bigger secrets. Dan Wozniak couldn't afford the life he wanted, so he lied, manipulated, and sche...
True Crime This Week: Prison Breaks
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on True Crime This Week, host Vanessa Richardson explores two of history’s most legendary escape artists who turned their jailbreaks into ...
Whistleblower Silenced: Karen Silkwood Pt. 2
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 1974, 28-year-old Karen Silkwood was on her way to meet with a New York Times reporter. She planned to blow the whistle on the numerous safety issu...
Whistleblower Silenced: Karen Silkwood Pt. 1
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When 26-year-old Karen Silkwood first started working at a nuclear power plant in Oklahoma in 1972, she was thrilled to be fulfilling her passion for ...
True Crime This Week: Infamous Heists
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on True Crime This Week, host Vanessa Richardson dives into two of history’s most daring and unforgettable heists.First, journey to Nazi-o...
A Crime House Halloween Special: The Salem Witch Trials | From Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here at Crime House, we love Halloween and we know you do too! Because you’re one of our most loyal fans, we’re treating you to a spooky bonus epi...
Scammed to Death: Amelia Dyer's Baby Farm Pt. 2
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Amelia Dyer was exposed as a merciless serial killer, the police scrambled to find her. They were too late -- she'd already disappeared. But whe...
Scammed to Death: Amelia Dyer's Baby Farm. Pt. 1
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to serial killers, few have been as prolific as Amelia Dyer. In 19th century England, Amelia ran a group home for infants called a baby ...