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  Corie Walsh: What We Know About the Developing Illinois Case 17.09.2026 13мин

  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 16мин

  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 13мин

  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 20мин

  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 38мин

  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 20мин

  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 15мин

  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 17мин

  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 13мин

  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 20мин

  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 8мин

  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 17мин

  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 13мин

  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
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  Jean Stevens: She Kept Her Husband and Twin Sister at Home for Years 18.08.2026 14мин

  For more than ten years, Jean Stevens kept the remains of her husband at her Pennsylvania home. After her twin sister died in 2009, Jean brought her remains inside too. What makes the story even stranger is that several people around her reportedly knew what was happening. James Stevens had died in 1999, but Jean eventually had his remains exhumed and brought back to her property. She kept him in the garage, while her sister June was placed inside the house. Jean dressed and cared for them and continued spending time with them, explaining that she could not accept the finality of losing the people she loved. When social workers discovered the remains in 2010, police became involved. Investigators learned that other people had reportedly helped Jean move the remains, while neighbors and relatives had apparently been aware of the situation for years. Jean herself was never charged, although one neighbor faced misdemeanor charges related to moving June's remains. But the strangest question came years later. Jean died in 2012, and her family was reportedly placed in an above ground vault. Later, questions emerged over whether the remains were actually inside the vault, leaving the final resting place of Jean, James, and June uncertain. Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly cases examining unusual investigations, unexplained mysteries, and the justice system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Lewis Lent: The Cases That Still Have Unanswered Questions 15.08.2026 13мин

  For years, Lewis Lent lived and worked in communities across New York and Massachusetts while investigators remained unaware of the full extent of his actions. His name would eventually become connected to several investigations involving young people, including Sara Anne Wood, Becky Savarese and Jamie Lusher. But decades later, significant questions remain, particularly surrounding cases in which families are still waiting for answers. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the investigation into Lewis Lent, the evidence that connected him to known cases, his changing accounts to investigators, and the questions authorities have continued to examine over the years. We also look at the disappearance of Sara Anne Wood, whose remains have never been recovered, and why investigators have explored whether Lent could be connected to additional cases. 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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  Kelsey Smith: The Surveillance Footage That Changed the Investigation 13.08.2026 15мин

  Eighteen-year-old Kelsey Smith stopped at a Target store in Overland Park, Kansas, before meeting her boyfriend for a date. When she didn't return, investigators began trying to piece together what had happened. Surveillance footage from inside the store and its parking lot became a crucial part of the investigation. By reconstructing Kelsey's movements, detectives were able to establish a detailed timeline and identify a man who appeared repeatedly in the footage. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine Kelsey's final trip to the store, the surveillance evidence investigators relied upon, how Edwin Hall was identified, and the investigation that followed. We also look at the lasting impact of Kelsey's case and how her family's advocacy helped inspire Kelsey's Law, aimed at helping law enforcement obtain mobile phone location information more quickly during emergencies. 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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  Nancy Guthrie: The Ransom Emails and the Investigation 11.08.2026 16мин

  Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home in a case investigators believe involved a planned kidnapping. In the days that followed, her family received ransom emails demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin. Investigators have since released the messages publicly, hoping someone may recognise the language, phrasing or writing style. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine Nancy's disappearance, the ransom communications, the evidence investigators have made public and where the case currently stands. This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the FBI. Follow True Crime Recaps for new episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Black Dahlia Case: The Chilling Mystery That Still Haunts Hollywood 09.08.2026 45мин

  In January 1947, Elizabeth Short was found murdered in a vacant lot in Los Angeles. The brutality of the crime shocked America, and the young woman would forever become known as The Black Dahlia. More than 75 years later, her murder remains one of the most infamous unsolved cases in criminal history. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we explore Elizabeth Short's final days, the evidence surrounding the investigation, and the enduring theories that have kept this case alive for decades. From the mysterious Sowden House to the allegations surrounding Dr. George Hodel, we examine why the Black Dahlia case continues to fascinate investigators, historians, and true crime enthusiasts alike. This episode discusses theories that have been proposed over the years. Many claims surrounding the Black Dahlia case remain disputed, and no one has ever been convicted of Elizabeth Short's murder. This episode was originally recorded on October 18, 2025, and first released as a members-only bonus episode on October 31, 2025. It is now available to all listeners as part of our updated membership programme. Follow True Crime Recaps for new episodes covering compelling true crime cases from around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  The Lisa Ziegert Case: How DNA Solved a 25-Year Cold Case 08.08.2026 19мин

  In 1992, Lisa Ziegert disappeared while working alone at a card shop in Agawam, Massachusetts. When coworkers arrived the next morning, they found the store abandoned, her purse still behind the counter, and clear signs of a violent struggle. Four days later, Lisa's body was discovered, but despite recovering DNA, investigators had no way to identify her killer. For more than two decades, detectives pursued thousands of leads while one suspect repeatedly drew their attention. As forensic science advanced, the evidence pointed back to the same man investigators had questioned for years. In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the disappearance of Lisa Ziegert, the decades-long investigation, and how DNA technology, persistence, and a confession finally solved one of Massachusetts' most haunting cold cases. Follow True Crime Recaps for new episodes covering compelling true crime cases from around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Ted Bundy's First Victims? The Cold Cases That Still Raise Questions 07.08.2026 1ч 1мин

  Years before Ted Bundy's confirmed murders shocked the United States, several unsolved cases were already leaving investigators with unsettling questions. Could some of these cold cases have been connected to one of history's most notorious serial killers, or are the similarities purely coincidental? In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we explore three cases that have long been discussed in connection with Bundy: the disappearance of Ann Marie Burr in 1961, the brutal 1966 attack on two flight attendants in Seattle, and the unsolved Garden State Parkway murders of 1969. We examine the evidence, the timelines, and the theories that continue to divide investigators and true crime enthusiasts decades later. This episode explores theories and publicly discussed investigative possibilities. No definitive evidence has established Ted Bundy's involvement in these cases. This episode was originally recorded on April 5, 2026, and first released as a members-only bonus episode on April 28, 2026. It is now available to all listeners as part of our updated membership programme. Follow True Crime Recaps for new episodes covering compelling true crime cases from around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices