In the summer of 1966, a tragedy shook the small town of Pecos, Texas. A young woman was found dead in a motel swimming pool, while the man who was with her vanished without a trace. For more than five decades, the victim’s identity remained a mystery, known only as "Pecos Jane Doe." But thanks to advances in DNA technology, this heartbreaking case finally saw a breakthrough in 2023. Who was this woman? And what really happened that night? Find out in this episode.

On a quiet night in Hyannis, Massachusetts, in 2011, Todd Lampley was shot dead through the window of his home. Shockingly, a potato was found at the crime scene—believed to have been used as a makeshift silencer, much like a scene from the series The Wire. It took 12 years and DNA technology to finally bring the suspect, Davaris Hampton, to court. How did fiction meet reality in this chilling case? Follow the full story only on our podcast!

In 1974, two teenagers — Donald Barton and Peter Zito — were found brutally murdered at the Oak Hills Recreation Center in Oregon. The case shook the small town of Aloha and left a mark for nearly five decades without answers. Who could have done this? And why? In this episode, we’ll dive deep into the long journey of this case, from early false leads to the latest forensic technology that finally uncovered the shocking truth in 2022. A story of justice delayed, but not denied.

In 1971, the peaceful city of Burlington, Vermont, was shaken by the brutal murder of a young teacher named Rita Curran. This case went cold and unanswered for more than five decades, until a forgotten cigarette butt revealed a shocking truth. In this episode, we explore the twisted story of a family fighting for justice, the suspicions that once pointed to Ted Bundy, and how modern DNA technology finally exposed the killer who had been hiding among them all along.

In the winter of 1931, on a remote stretch of Otterburn Moor, Northumberland, England, a tragedy shook the local community. Evelyn Foster, a young taxi driver who was well known in her community, was found badly burned next to her charred car. Before she died, Evelyn had testified that she was attacked by a male passenger who then burned her alive. Despite the investigation, the case remains an unsolved mystery to this day.

On October 15, 1937, three patrons of the Hollywood Café in Melvindale, Michigan - Margaret Boyd Reddon (35), Artie Carson Mabie (42), and Thomas Lorimer (24) - disappeared without a trace after leaving the café in the early morning hours, sparking one of the largest non-criminal searches in Michigan history that remains unsolved to this day..

Katrin Konert mysteriously disappears whilst waiting for a bus on New Year's Day 2001. Over the years, more clues are uncovered, however the tale only gets stranger.

As of August 2024, the investigation file has not been closed. The Lüneburg/Lüchow-Dannenberg/Uelzen police are still actively receiving information via telephone (05847 1220), e-mail eg-konert@pk-luechow.polizei.niedersachsen.de, and the BKMS portal 
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. Katrin's family continues to hope for a crucial clue that will reveal the girl's true fate, whether it was a tragic accident, a premeditated crime, or another scenario that has yet to unfold.

"Down the dark alleys of Victorian Whitechapel, we uncover the bloody tale of Jack the Ripper - the legendary serial killer who staked London's reputation on the most heinous mutilation rituals. Who was he really?"

we walk down the dark alleys of the Edinburgh Georgian: two Northern Irish men-Burke and Hare-who made their fortunes by stealing and killing corpses for the anatomy market. A tale of greed, betrayal and horror that haunts the old city."

In April 2020, John and Katie Palmer just wanted to take a leisurely walk in their neighborhood. However, the tragic events that transpired changed everything, prompting John to embark on a journey of healing, advocacy, and the quest for justice for his wife, Katie Palmer.

In this podcast, we dive into the case of Sharon Kinne, a female serial killer who set herself apart from most male killers. Rather than being driven by obsessive instincts, her murderous acts were carried out for pragmatic reasons-but the trail of destruction she left behind remains shocking and full of mystery.

In 2007, Kamisha Block was one of nearly 900 US soldiers killed in Iraq. But Kamisha was not killed in combat. Her family was told Kamisha’s death was an accident; she was a casualty of friendly fire. 

On July 27, 1998, Sylena Jo Dalton was found stabbed to death in her apartment in Strasburg, Virginia. Her 10-week-old daughter Allyson was missing without a trace. Although there were initial suspects, no one was ever arrested, and Allyson's whereabouts remained a mystery. The case remains open, and authorities are still seeking information from the public.

In 1997, Judy Smith accompanied her husband to Philadelphia for a business conference. While out sightseeing, Judy vanished. Months later, her body was found hundreds of miles away in clothes her husband didn’t recognize. The mystery is not just who killed Judy Smith, but how did she get to the Blue Ridge Mountains

Thirteen-year-old Yara Gambirasio left her gymnastics center in northern Italy in November 2010 and vanished. Three months later, her body was found in a field. When DNA was found on her underclothes, investigators launched a massive sweep for DNA samples. 

we uncover Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers' legendary escape from ‘The Rock’- Alcatraz's most mysterious escape of 1962. Did they really get free, or did they disappear into the cold of San Francisco Bay?"

This episode uncovers the story of Arles K. Perry-the passionate Christian teen from North Dakota who was viciously killed at Stanford Memorial Church in 1974-and how the cold case was finally opened after 44 years thanks to DNA technology. Hear about the journey of faith, the mystery of ritual, and the never-ending quest for justice.