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  Raymond Horsch and the Investigation Into Seven Missing Women 03.10.2026 19min

  Police investigating Philadelphia artist and filmmaker Raymond Horsch are examining an enormous collection of digital material as they try to determine whether his disturbing fictional work may have connections to real missing women. The investigation began after Horsch’s son, Eugene, was arrested following an encounter involving identification belonging to a missing woman. A subsequent search of Raymond Horsch’s home uncovered extensive digital files, writings, artwork and video footage that investigators are now reviewing. Authorities have identified several missing or unidentified women while examining the material, and more than a million pieces of digital evidence are reportedly under review. No bodies have been recovered, and investigators are still working to establish what the evidence shows and whether any crimes can be connected to the women’s disappearances. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the Horsch investigation, the evidence authorities say they have uncovered, and the unanswered questions surrounding the missing women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Laura Owens: The Pregnancy Claims That Ended in Felony Charges 01.10.2026 16min

  In 2023, former Bachelor star Clayton Echard became involved in a highly publicized paternity dispute after Laura Owens claimed she was pregnant with twins following an intimate encounter between them. Echard disputed the pregnancy and requested DNA testing. As the case moved through family court, questions emerged about the pregnancy evidence Owens had provided and whether the paternity proceedings had been brought in good faith. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine how the dispute began, the DNA testing, the medical evidence presented, and the family court proceedings that ultimately resulted in a judge ordering Owens to pay nearly $150,000 in legal fees. We also look at the criminal investigation that followed, the allegations involving other men, and the felony case brought against Owens. In August 2026, Owens pleaded guilty to four felony charges. We examine how a dispute that began with a pregnancy claim developed into a much larger legal case. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Jeanne Clery: The Case That Changed Campus Safety in America 29.09.2026 11min

  In 1986, 19-year-old Jeanne Clery was a student at Lehigh University when another student gained access to her dormitory through security doors that had been propped open. Joseph Henry was later convicted in connection with Jeanne's death, but for her parents, Howard and Connie Clery, the case exposed much bigger questions about campus security and what colleges were required to tell students about crime. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we look at Jeanne's story, the circumstances surrounding what happened at Lehigh University, and her parents' campaign for greater transparency and accountability on college campuses. Their efforts helped lead to landmark federal legislation in 1990, later known as the Clery Act, which changed how colleges and universities report crime and communicate campus safety information to students. This is the story of Jeanne Clery, her family's campaign for change, and the legacy that continues on American campuses today. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Her Family Tracked Her Jeep With an AirTag and Uncovered a Crime 26.09.2026 16min

  In August 2026, 18 year old Karoline Heintz had dinner with her family before heading back to college. The freshman soccer player was studying at PennWest California with hopes of becoming a doctor. But when she suddenly stopped responding to calls and messages, her family began searching for her. An AirTag inside Karoline’s Jeep eventually helped her family locate the vehicle near a library. After they asked police to check on her, an officer approached the Jeep and discovered Karoline deceased inside. Investigators allege Karoline had stopped to see her boyfriend, 18 year old Royce Moser, before returning to campus. Police accuse Royce of killing Karoline following a conversation about their relationship. Prosecutors further allege that his mother, Rachel Moser, later helped clean the vehicle and dispose of evidence before the Jeep was abandoned. At a preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented surveillance footage, cellphone records and other evidence they say helped reconstruct the events of that night. Investigators also reported recovering deleted communications and internet searches they believe are relevant to the alleged attempt to conceal evidence. Royce faces criminal homicide and related charges, while Rachel faces charges including evidence tampering and hindering apprehension. The case has not gone to trial. Neither defendant has been convicted, and both are presumed innocent unless proven guilty. Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly cases examining real investigations and the justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Martha McKay: The Snowden Estate Case That Spanned 24 Years 24.09.2026 12min

  In 1996, a fire at the historic Snowden Mansion in Arkansas led investigators to discover that Sally Snowden McKay and her nephew, musician Joseph “Lee” Baker, had died before the fire began. The investigation soon focused on 16-year-old Travis Lewis, who lived on the same estate with his family. Lewis eventually pleaded guilty to two counts of capital murder and was sentenced to prison. But the story of Snowden House did not end there. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the original 1996 investigation, the evidence that led authorities to Travis Lewis, and the extraordinary events that unfolded more than two decades later. After his release from prison in 2018, Lewis received support from Sally's daughter, Martha McKay, who had chosen to forgive him and later gave him work on the family estate. In 2020, another tragedy at Snowden House brought Lewis and the McKay family together for the final time. We look at how two events separated by 24 years became connected to the same historic Arkansas estate, and the remarkable story of forgiveness at the centre of the case. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Three Missing Child Cases That Changed America 22.09.2026 54min

  Three disappearances. Three families searching for answers. And three cases that became part of the history of missing child investigations in America. In this extended episode of True Crime Recaps, we revisit the cases of Johnny Gosch, Etan Patz and the Lyon sisters, bringing together our previous coverage with new narration and case updates. Johnny Gosch disappeared while delivering newspapers on his usual morning route. Etan Patz vanished after leaving home for his school bus stop. And sisters Sheila and Katherine Lyon disappeared after visiting a nearby shopping center. Each case unfolded differently, but all three drew national attention and had a lasting impact on how missing children were investigated and discussed across the United States. Some questions would eventually receive answers. Others remain unresolved decades later. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Janet Dennis: The Investigation That Led Back to the Family Ranch 19.09.2026 23min

  Janet Dennis was a devoted school nurse and mother who disappeared shortly before Christmas. Her vehicle was later found at an airport with Christmas presents for her children still inside, leaving investigators trying to understand where she had gone and what had happened. Early attention focused elsewhere, but the investigation changed direction when information emerged about activity at the sprawling ranch belonging to Janet's former husband, Leroy Dennis. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, Amy examines Janet's disappearance, the initial investigation, the evidence that eventually led detectives to the family ranch, and the discoveries that transformed the case. We also look at how investigators reconstructed what happened to Janet, the evidence presented against Leroy Dennis, and the trial that ultimately resulted in his conviction. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Corie Walsh: What We Know About the Developing Illinois Case 17.09.2026 13min

  Corie Walsh is facing charges following the death of her two-year-old son, Barrett, at their Illinois home in September 2026. According to prosecutors, Walsh had been following and discussing the Lindsay Clancy trial earlier that day. Hours later, her older children returned home and sought help from a neighbour, leading authorities to the family home. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the timeline prosecutors have presented, the circumstances surrounding Barrett's death, statements attributed to Walsh, and the competing arguments beginning to emerge as the case moves through the legal system. Prosecutors have highlighted Walsh's interest in the Lindsay Clancy trial, while her defence has pushed back against suggestions that the case influenced her actions and has pointed instead to evidence they argue is consistent with a severe mental-health episode. Corie Walsh has been charged, but the case has not yet gone to trial. The allegations against her have not been proven in court, and she is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Three Disappearances That Took Unexpected Turns 15.09.2026 16min

  Three people and families seemingly disappear in three very different places: a hospital in South Africa, a home in San Francisco and an isolated farmhouse in the Netherlands. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, Chris examines three unusual disappearance cases involving Sandile Sibiya, Brian Egg and the Ruinerwold farmhouse family. Each investigation unfolded differently. One began with a puzzling disappearance from a hospital, another became an unresolved San Francisco investigation, while the third revealed that a family had been living largely hidden from the outside world for years. We examine what investigators discovered in each case, the questions that remain unanswered and how circumstances that initially seemed inexplicable eventually began to make more sense. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Andrea Shaw: The Investigation Into the Deaths of the Shaw Twins 12.09.2026 13min

  In April 2025, 18-month-old twins Dallas and Tyson Shaw were found unresponsive at their home in Payette, Idaho, days after receiving scheduled childhood immunizations. Their mother, Andrea Shaw, publicly attributed their deaths to complications following those vaccinations. Investigators, however, pursued a different explanation, and more than a year later Andrea was charged with two counts of first-degree murder. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the timeline surrounding the twins' deaths, the medical findings cited in the case, Andrea's account of what happened, and the evidence prosecutors say supports their allegations. We also look at the questions expected to be contested in court, including the interpretation of the forensic evidence and the events leading up to Dallas and Tyson being found unresponsive. Andrea Shaw has maintained her innocence. The charges against her are allegations, and the case has not yet been decided by a jury. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Mica Miller: The Story Beyond the Netflix Documentary 10.09.2026 20min

  Nearly two years after Mica Miller’s death, her story has returned to the spotlight following Netflix’s Death of the Pastor’s Wife and a separate federal case involving her estranged husband, John-Paul Miller. Before her death, Mica had reported concerns about being followed, tracking devices being found on vehicles she drove, damaged tyres and fears for her safety. Her death was officially ruled a suicide. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we revisit Mica Miller’s final months, the allegations surrounding her marriage, the evidence examined by investigators, the story presented in the Netflix documentary and the developments that followed. We also look at the federal case involving John-Paul Miller, who was indicted in December 2025 on cyberstalking and false-statements charges. John-Paul Miller has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges and has not been charged in connection with Mica Miller’s death. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Elizabeth Barraza: The Surveillance Footage That Still Has No Answer 08.09.2026 38min

  Elizabeth Barraza was preparing for a garage sale outside her Tomball, Texas home when a person approached her driveway shortly after her husband left for work. Their brief interaction, along with what happened next, was captured by surveillance cameras. Despite the footage, the identity of the person seen approaching Elizabeth has remained unknown. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the timeline of Elizabeth's case, the surveillance footage investigators have studied, the brief conversation captured that morning and the dark Nissan Frontier seen near the neighbourhood. We also look at why investigators believe Elizabeth was specifically targeted, the questions surrounding how someone knew she would be outside that morning, and the evidence authorities continue to examine years later. The case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information that could help identify the person responsible. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Brian Cohee Jr.: The Case of Warren Barnes 05.09.2026 20min

  Warren Barnes was a familiar face in downtown Grand Junction, Colorado, where locals knew him affectionately as "The Reading Man." When he suddenly disappeared in February 2021, people in the community quickly noticed he was missing. The investigation eventually led authorities to Brian Cohee Jr., a local teenager whose home and vehicle became central to the case. As investigators looked deeper into his background, they also uncovered years of concerning behaviour that had previously been observed by family members, classmates and mental-health professionals. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the Warren Barnes case, the investigation into Brian Cohee Jr., the evidence presented against him, his detailed statements to detectives and the insanity defence presented at his trial. We also look at the extensive planning prosecutors said preceded the crime, why the jury rejected Cohee's insanity defence, and how Warren continues to be remembered by the Grand Junction community. Brian Cohee Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder and related charges and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Lindsay Clancy: Inside the Evidence and the Ongoing Trial 03.09.2026 15min

  The Lindsay Clancy case has become one of the most closely followed trials involving questions of mental health and criminal responsibility. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the evidence being presented in Lindsay's case, including her documented mental-health history, treatment and medication changes, journal entries, phone searches and digital evidence. We also look at the competing arguments surrounding her state of mind at the time of the events in January 2023. The episode also examines the online speculation surrounding her husband, Patrick Clancy, and why theories about his involvement have continued to circulate despite no evidence presented in the case that he was responsible for the deaths of his children. As the trial continues, we look at what prosecutors and the defence are arguing, what the available evidence shows, and the difficult questions the jury is being asked to consider. Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty, and her case remains ongoing. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Andrea Yates: Why Her Case Is Being Revisited 25 Years Later 01.09.2026 17min

  More than 25 years after the Andrea Yates case drew national attention, it is being discussed again as the Lindsay Clancy trial raises renewed questions about postpartum mental health, psychosis and criminal responsibility. Andrea Yates had a documented history of severe mental illness, psychiatric hospitalisations and psychosis before the events of 2001. Her first conviction was later overturned, and at a second trial in 2006, she was found not guilty by reason of insanity. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we revisit Andrea Yates' psychiatric history, the warning signs documented before the case, the expert testimony surrounding her trials, and the legal developments that ultimately changed the outcome. We also examine why the ongoing Lindsay Clancy trial has brought renewed attention to the Yates case and some of the broader questions surrounding postpartum mental illness and the criminal justice system. The circumstances and evidence in the two cases are different. Lindsay Clancy has pleaded not guilty, and her case remains ongoing. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Sylvie Cachay: What Happened in Room 20 at Soho House 29.08.2026 13min

  Fashion designer Sylvie Cachay checked into Manhattan's Soho House with her boyfriend, Nicholas Brooks, in December 2010. Hours later, water leaking from Room 20 prompted hotel staff to enter the room, beginning an investigation that would focus closely on what happened during the early hours of that morning. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine Sylvie's life and career, her relationship with Brooks, the events that brought them to Soho House, and the surveillance footage that allowed investigators to reconstruct a crucial timeline inside and outside Room 20. We also look at the forensic evidence presented at trial, Brooks' account of what happened that night, the arguments made by his defence, and the case that ultimately resulted in his conviction and a sentence of 25 years to life. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Christopher Wilder: The Fake Modeling Offers That Raised the Alarm 27.08.2026 20min

  Christopher Wilder presented himself as a successful businessman, amateur race car driver and photographer. But behind that image was a pattern of approaching young women with supposed modeling opportunities at shopping malls, beauty contests and other public places. In 1984, investigators began connecting Wilder to cases involving missing women across several states, triggering a nationwide search. As authorities followed his movements, they uncovered evidence that revealed a very different side to the life he publicly presented. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine Christopher Wilder's background, the methods he used to approach young women, the investigation that followed him across the United States, and the testimony that helped authorities track his movements. We also explore the unanswered questions that remain decades later, including several missing-person cases and a possible connection to Australia's Wanda Beach case that has never been established. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  A Welfare Check Uncovered Three Dead Roommates | Alyssa Venable 25.08.2026 8min

  Deputies thought they were responding to a routine welfare check at a shared house in Spotsylvania, Virginia. Instead, they discovered three roommates dead and one of the people who lived there, 23-year-old Alyssa Venable, was nowhere to be found. Investigators say Venable had moved into the house only weeks earlier. By the time police arrived, she had cut her hair, left Virginia and was heading north in a silver Honda Civic. What followed was a multi-state search, stolen license plates and a high-speed police chase stretching more than 40 miles before Venable was finally taken into custody. But it was what investigators learned afterwards about the days leading up to the deaths, and what Venable allegedly told another inmate, that revealed just how disturbing the case really was. This is True Crime Recaps. Let’s recap the case of Alyssa Venable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Deanna Laney Case: A Mother, Psychosis, and a Shocking Insanity Verdict 22.08.2026 17min

  In May 2003, Deanna Laney’s quiet Texas family was shattered after she attacked her three young sons during the night. Two of her children died, while her 14 month old son survived with permanent brain injuries. Deanna then called 911 herself and told the dispatcher what had happened. Investigators soon learned that Deanna believed she was receiving messages from God. She interpreted ordinary events as religious signs and became convinced that she was being tested in the same way as Abraham in the Bible. Prosecutors later focused heavily on the fact that she had hidden a large rock beneath her baby’s crib and appeared to understand that what she was doing was illegal. The case ultimately became a major question of mental illness and legal responsibility. At trial, both defense and prosecution experts agreed that Deanna was suffering from severe delusional illness. The jury ultimately found her not guilty by reason of insanity, and she was committed to psychiatric treatment rather than sent to prison. After years of treatment, Deanna was eventually released under strict court supervision. Her case remains deeply unsettling because it forces a difficult question about where mental illness ends and criminal responsibility begins. Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly cases examining real investigations, criminal psychology, and the justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Cindy Wanner Case: A 35 Year Cold Case Finally Breaks Open 20.08.2026 13min

  In November 1991, Cindy Wanner disappeared from her sister’s home in Granite Bay, California, leaving behind her 11 month old daughter, her shoes, her coat, and her car. Her missing purse and a later ATM transaction were among the few clues investigators had to work with. Nineteen days later, Cindy was found in a remote area of the Sierra Nevada foothills. Investigators determined she had been held for nearly two weeks before her death, turning the disappearance into a murder investigation that would remain unsolved for decades. For 35 years, detectives revisited the evidence without finding a suspect. Then in 2026, new DNA testing pointed investigators toward James Lawhead Jr., a man with a prior violent criminal history who had spent years living under different identities. Investigators eventually located him in Arizona and arrested him in April 2026. Lawhead now faces a murder charge with additional special circumstances connected to the case. The arrest marks a major breakthrough, but for Cindy’s family, the search for justice after more than three decades is not over. Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly cases examining real investigations, cold cases, and the justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices