Murder Files Unsealed

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  Does Lansing Michigan Have A River Trail Serial Killer? 04.10.2026 31min

  Law enforcement officials in Lansing, Michigan, are actively investigating whether five recent deaths along the local River Trail are connected and potentially the work of a serial killer. The victims share distinct similarities, as all were unhoused white men between the ages of 22 and 70 who suffered blunt force injuries while resting during overnight or early morning hours. Out of the total incidents, three are officially classified as homicides, while the remaining cases involve an undetermined cause or are still awaiting formal findings from the medical examiner. Although a suspect named Edward Joseph Smith has been charged with an open murder regarding a related stabbing incident, authorities have not yet identified other culprits. Police Chief Rob Backus assured the community that officers are rigorously pursuing justice and will release further details as soon as the medical examiner completes ongoing assessments.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  Murdered at Work: The Michelle Mockbee Story 04.10.2026 38min

  In May 2012, human resources manager Michelle Mockbee was brutally murdered inside a secure Kentucky facility where she worked. Co-worker and janitor David Douly became the primary suspect due to suspicious behavior, altered timelines, and a strong financial motive involving payroll fraud. Although Douly was initially convicted in 2013, that verdict was later overturned because prosecutors withheld crucial surveillance footage of an unidentified person near the building. During his retrial, the defense unsuccessfully attempted to shift suspicion toward the victim's husband and another employee, but the jury ultimately found Douly guilty a second time. Following this conviction, the judge sentenced Douly to 43 years in prison, bringing a measure of closure to the victim's grieving family despite the defendant's ongoing claims of innocence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  Girlfriend Realizes She Just Murdered Her Boyfriend 04.10.2026 57min

  Following a family wellness check requested by concerned relatives, police discovered rising hip-hop artist Martell Derouen dead from a gunshot wound inside his San Antonio apartment. Investigators soon identified his on-again, off-again girlfriend Sasha Scare as the primary suspect after reviewing neighbor surveillance footage and cell phone records that placed her at the scene. Although Sasha fled and later claimed the fatal shooting was an accidental discharge during an argument, prosecutors dismantled her testimony regarding how the weapon went off. Ultimately, a jury convicted her of murder, and she was sentenced to 55 years in prison for the crime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  Stepdaughter's Shocking Discovery Leads to Stepdad's Murder 04.10.2026 39min

  Following a shocking discovery of hidden inappropriate photographs on her stepfather Tom's computer, Jade Jensen became embroiled in a tragic sequence of events that ended in his death. Although Jade maintained her innocence and claimed Tom died of an accidental drug overdose after leaving the hospital, prosecutors successfully argued that she intentionally drugged and suffocated him. Desperate text messages sent to accomplices revealed her frantic efforts to conceal the crime and dispose of the body beneath a pile of trash in his driveway. Ultimately, a jury rejected her claims of psychological trauma and found Jade guilty of murder, sentencing her to twenty-five years to life in prison.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  She Killed Her Kids Then Forced Another Child to Dismember a Body 04.10.2026 39min

  Avante Devon, a 63-year-old North Carolina resident and former foster parent, has been arrested and charged with the murders of two of her adoptive children, Blake and London, who died from starvation, neglect, and severe abuse years apart. According to investigators and surviving victim testimony, the household was subjected to extreme torture, including confinement in dark rooms, extreme deprivation of food, and unsanitary bathroom conditions. The horrific ordeal widened when authorities discovered human remains in a backyard burn barrel, and surviving adoptive daughter Cherish Devon came forward, revealing that the defendant forced her to buy a saw, dismember her brother's remains, and watch them burn. Legal experts note that the prosecution has a formidable case supported by eyewitness accounts and physical evidence, leaving the defendant facing multiple severe charges, including first-degree murder, child abuse, and concealment of death, with little viable defense against her alleged systematic cruelty.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  A Troubled Marriage Ends With Her Brutal Dismemberment 04.10.2026 29min

  The episode details the grisly murder and dismemberment of Nicole Madison by her husband, police sergeant David Madison, and the subsequent forensic investigation that brought him to justice. After a severed leg washed ashore in Lake Ontario, forensic pathologist Dr. David King determined the limb had been intentionally sawed rather than severed by a boat propeller, pointing investigators toward a homicide. Investigators connected the timeline of the leg to the disappearance of Nicole Madison, whose volatile marriage to David had deteriorated significantly. Despite missing body parts and initial challenges in gathering physical evidence, police discovered blood spatter in David's garage and in an abandoned burned-out car. Ultimately, DNA testing on the recovered remains using samples from Nicole's family in France confirmed her identity, leading to David's arrest and subsequent guilty plea to manslaughter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  The D4vd Murder Trial and Death Penalty Prospects 03.10.2026 37min

  David D4vd Burke, a twenty-one-year-old singer, faces first-degree murder, child abuse, and human mutilation charges in California, with District Attorney Nathan Hawkman deciding whether to pursue the death penalty or life without parole. The defense team has several strategic options, including negotiating a plea deal, filing a dismissal motion regarding the special circumstances, or attempting to suppress crucial digital evidence. While the prosecution highlights severe aggravating factors—such as the victim's young age and the gruesome nature of the crime—several mitigating elements cut against seeking capital punishment, including the defendant's youth, his status as an indigent public-defender client, and the immense financial cost of a death penalty trial. Should the state seek capital punishment, the case will progress through a rigorous, multi-phase trial involving death-qualification voir dire and a meticulous review of both premeditation and specific statutory circumstances. Ultimately, the case hinges primarily upon the district attorney's discretion, balancing severe moral and political considerations against California's dormant execution practices.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  The Hunt for Ana Knezevich 03.10.2026 47min

  Following a tumultuous divorce and her relocation to Madrid, Spain, Ana Knezevich mysteriously vanished in February 2024, leaving behind only suspicious text messages sent to her loved ones. Investigators quickly focused on her estranged husband, David Knezevich, after surveillance footage captured a disguised individual purchasing spray paint and duct tape before tampering with the apartment building's security cameras. Although David falsely claimed he was in Florida, digital evidence and rental car data revealed he traveled through multiple European countries and took a suspicious detour into northern Italy. Despite Ana's remains never being recovered, federal authorities charged David with kidnapping and murder following his arrest in Miami. The case ultimately reached a tragic standstill when David died by apparent suicide in his jail cell, leaving investigators with unanswered questions regarding Ana's final resting place.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  Shocking Bodycam Shows Florida Mom After Blasting 2 Ex-Husbands Dead 03.10.2026 41min

  Authorities in Florida arrested fifty-one-year-old Susan Avalon for the premeditated murders of her two former husbands, which occurred on the same day in different counties. Investigators connected her to the first homicide after her second ex-husband was fatally shot at his front door while the suspect carried a stolen Panera Bread delivery bag. Police located Avalon at her home wiping down her gray Honda Odyssey minivan with bleach and rags, and she chillingly responded to police questioning by asking "Which one?" Subsequent investigations revealed she had also allegedly killed her other former partner in Tampa earlier that morning, a crime initially masked when someone falsely claimed over an emergency call that no assistance was needed. Although a 911 hang-up call and social media posts reflecting deep bitterness and betrayal surfaced during the investigation, officials have not officially established a motive for the killings. Avalon currently faces capital murder charges in Hillsboro County and second-degree murder charges in Manatee County, with future court dates already scheduled.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  Ex-Cop Cuffed at Florida Hotel in Mortifying Shooting Plot 03.10.2026 34min

  Christopher Gilliam, a former police officer with a two-decade career in law enforcement, was arrested by deputies at a hotel in Destin, Florida, after authorities received a tip regarding a planned mass shooting. Prosecutors revealed that the suspect intended to target a massive music festival in New Orleans that attracts tens of thousands of daily visitors, with the apparent intention of dying by suicide during the confrontation. Law enforcement officers searched his motel room, where they successfully recovered a handgun and 200 rounds of ammunition before he could execute the scheme. Following his apprehension, the suspect was extradited to Louisiana, where a judge ultimately ordered that he be held without bond.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  Mom Makes Shocking Confession in Missing Son’s Manslaughter Case 03.10.2026 47min

  Following the tragic discovery of ten-year-old Jaden Spicer’s body in a shallow grave, his mother, Felicia Gross, was arrested and charged with second-degree manslaughter after initially reporting him missing. Investigators revealed that Gross fabricated a week-long story, which included distributing a pleading handwritten note to the public and instructing her other children to mislead authorities. Independent YouTube creators Fred and Sheila McCoy visited the family's residence during the search, noting that both Gross and the stepfather displayed disturbingly nonchalant behavior and had already retained legal counsel. Authorities suspect that Gross had assistance in burying the boy, as the rigorous terrain and heavy weight of the remains would have been too difficult to manage alone. Currently held on a one-million-dollar bond, Gross has entered a not-guilty plea while the investigation continues into whether others were involved in the child's death.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  TikTok Couple TORCHED Abandoned Home 03.10.2026 44min

  Popular social media influencers Dakota Harper and Felicity Eatman were arrested and charged with arson and conspiracy after security cameras captured them allegedly setting fire to an abandoned West Virginia residence. Although the targeted structure was vacant, the blaze managed to cause thousands of dollars in property damage to a nearby Methodist church and placed responding firefighters in significant peril. Investigators noted that the couple brazenly lingered near the scene after starting the fire, a common behavioral trait among individuals fascinated by flames. Legal experts explain that the surveillance footage serves as extraordinarily damning evidence, making the prosecution's case much stronger even if a definitive motive remains unknown. Both suspects are currently being held on bond and face lengthy prison sentences ranging from five to twenty-five years if convicted of these serious felony charges.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  ‘Demon’ Dismembered College Student on Deadly First Date 03.10.2026 40min

  Following a tragic first date in April 2024, nineteen-year-old college student Shade Robinson was brutally murdered and dismembered by Maxwell Anderson, whose horrific crimes were uncovered through phone tracking and public transit footage. During the subsequent sentencing hearing, heartbroken family members delivered powerful victim impact statements condemning the killer's utter lack of remorse while pleading for maximum punishment without the possibility of parole. Despite the defendant maintaining his innocence and blaming an unknown assailant during his final remarks, the presiding judge rejected his claims entirely. Consequently, the jury's conviction for first-degree intentional homicide, arson, and corpse dismemberment resulted in Anderson receiving a permanent sentence of life in prison.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  Best True Crime Documentaries on HBO Max 02.10.2026 41min

  HBO Max distinguishes its true crime documentaries by favoring journalistic integrity and substance over exploitative sensationalism and tabloid tones. The platform features ten notable investigative films covering a wide spectrum of real-world wrongdoings, ranging from corporate fraud and political corruption to tragic accidents and disturbing criminal cases. Highlights include the Oscar-winning profile Navalny, the harrowing medical abuse chronicle Mommy Dead and Dearest, and the systemic civil rights violations exposed in The Alabama Solution. Other selections examine internet culture phenomena, international spy poisonings, and the dangerous history of a notorious New Jersey theme park. Ultimately, these curated features provide audiences with compelling and responsible reporting on deeply troubling societal issues.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  How Influencers Are Changing the Way Cases Are Covered 02.10.2026 50min

  The true crime genre has experienced a massive surge in popularity across various media platforms, leading to the rise of independent online content creators. While some of these true-crime influencers act as genuine advocates by raising awareness and funds for victims' families, others face severe criticism for crossing ethical boundaries. Incidents such as internet sleuths interfering with active investigations highlight the tensions between authorities and amateur commentators. Furthermore, prominent creators often confront backlash regarding sensationalism, a lack of fact-checking, and profiting off of gruesome real-life tragedies. Ultimately, creators navigate an ethical minefield where balancing respectful storytelling with public interest remains a constant challenge.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  Killer Grandpa Has No Idea He's Secretly Recorded By Cop 02.10.2026 45min

  After his wife of 54 years suddenly vanished, Philip Snider became the primary suspect in a perplexing missing person investigation. Despite offering inconsistent stories to law enforcement and attempting suicide when evidence mounted, Snider managed to evade formal charges for murder while detectives struggled to locate the remains. The breakthrough arrived when an undercover police officer named Joan Bower befriended the elderly widower under the alias Missy. By feigning empathy and gaining his trust, Bower successfully manipulated Snider into confessing to the killing and detailing how he disposed of the body. Consequently, authorities arrested Snider at a local restaurant, leading to his conviction and a 20-year prison sentence for aggravated murder, evidence tampering, and abuse of a corpse.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  Hunting the Hillside Stranglers 02.10.2026 27min

  During the late 1970s, the Los Angeles area was heavily panicked by a string of brutal crimes committed by the Hillside Stranglers. Investigators eventually discovered that cousins Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono were responsible for the abduction, torture, and murder of ten young females. Decades later, former police detective Bob Grogan revisited the terrifying ordeal for a television docuseries called Murder Made Me Famous. On the program, Grogan still expressed deep emotional distress and anger regarding the cruelty inflicted upon the victims. Furthermore, the detective highlighted how the overwhelming media frenzy surrounding the arrests complicated the transport of the suspects.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  Surviving the Hillside Strangler 02.10.2026 29min

  Sabra Patterson shares her harrowing survival story in a docuseries about the Hillside Stranglers, detailing how cousins Angelo Buono Jr. and Kenneth Bianchi subjected her to severe physical abuse and simulated asphyxiation before she managed to flee. Patterson asserts that she would have become their inaugural murder victim had she not escaped their clutches in the late 1970s. The notorious serial killers ultimately terrorized Los Angeles by abducting, torturing, and killing at least ten women and girls before their eventual capture and legal reckoning. Years later, Patterson bravely faced her abusers in court to help bring them to justice and ensure they were fully prosecuted for their horrific crimes. Additionally, the documentary series explores related figures, such as Veronica Compton, who attempted a failed copycat murder on Bianchi's behalf while he was imprisoned.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  MGM+ Explores The Hillside Strangler In New Docuseries 02.10.2026 38min

  MGM+ has officially ordered The Hillside Strangler, a four-part true-crime docuseries scheduled to premiere on January 18. This upcoming program reexamines the horrifying late 1970s Los Angeles murders committed by relatives Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono Jr. The production highlights lead investigator Frank Salerno, who unmasked the duo and confirmed that multiple perpetrators were responsible for the crimes. Furthermore, the documentary features rare insights from surviving killer Kenneth Bianchi, who shares his perspective from prison for the very first time. Backed by experienced executive producers from Sony’s The Intellectual Property Corporation, the project promises to offer viewers a deeply comprehensive look at a notorious chapter in American criminal history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.
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  The Fate of the Hillside Stranglers 02.10.2026 34min

  The episode details the horrifying crimes committed by the Hillside Stranglers, cousins Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono, who terrorized Los Angeles by kidnapping, raping, and murdering multiple young women in the late 1970s. It outlines how law enforcement ultimately captured the duo after Bianchi was arrested for separate homicides in Washington state, leading to a confession that implicated both men in the California slayings. The episode also reviews the historic and protracted legal proceedings against Buono, which relied heavily on Bianchi's fluctuating testimony following a plea deal to avoid the death penalty. Finally, the account chronicles the subsequent fates of the serial killers, noting that Buono passed away behind bars in 2002 while Bianchi remains imprisoned following repeated parole denials.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised.This episode includes AI-generated content.