A single drop of blood became the turning point in one of Houston’s most polarizing murder cases. After seven years of twists, mistrials, and media frenzy, the AJ Armstrong case reached a shocking conclusion. Discover how one microscopic detail unraveled a mystery that had divided a city and a nation.

Step inside the dark corners of nightlife where laughter turns to terror. These three true bar horror stories reveal chilling encounters, vanished patrons, and nights that ended in mystery and blood. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In July 2009, Gloria Marmolejo disappeared without a trace from her home in El Paso, Texas. She had come home unexpectedly and may have discovered something she had long suspected. From that moment on, no one ever heard from her again.

Her son said she simply left, but her family immediately sensed something was wrong. When her car was found abandoned and her belongings were left perfectly in place, the signs pointed to something far darker.

This is a story of family secrets, a hidden life, and a betrayal that no one could have predicted. What did Gloria see that night, and why did no one ever see her again?

On the evening of May 28, 2023, 29-year-old Giulia Tramontano vanished without a trace from the quiet town of Senago, Italy.
Seven months pregnant, Giulia stopped responding to messages, her phone went dark, and she never reached out to her family again. The first person to report her missing was her partner, Alessandro Impallatore. He claimed he returned home to an empty apartment and no clue where she could have gone. But as investigators dug deeper, disturbing truths began to emerge. What really happened to Giulia that night?

Inside a £2 million mansion in Kent, a man types what he believes is a completely secure message. His order? Burn £300,000 worth of bananas. But what he doesn’t know is that, at that very moment, a police officer in London is watching everything unfold live.

His encrypted phone network, once thought unbreakable, has been cracked wide open. Every secret, every deal, every shipment exposed. And those bananas? They’re hiding far more than fruit.

This is the story of a criminal empire built on confidence, encrypted lies, and a single mistake that brought everything crashing down.

Before the fame, the jewelry, and the viral tracks, 42 Dugg was just a kid navigating a life filled with chaos and survival. From dice games in dangerous neighborhoods to dodging federal raids and getting carjacked as a child, his reality was tougher than most could imagine. But it wasn’t the street life that changed him forever, it was a personal loss that shook him to his core and redefined his path. This is the untold story behind the rise of 42 Dugg.

On the night of July 18, 2020, Brittany Steier left her friend’s engagement party to pick up her children from her ex-partner’s home. It was supposed to be a quick stop, a normal evening for a young mother.
But Brittany never came back.
What began as a simple routine visit turned into a chilling encounter that ended in tragedy, shaking her family and community to the core.
What really happened that night? And how did years of overlooked warning signs lead to this heartbreaking final moment?


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At just 23 years old, Eddie Burton looked more like a student than the mastermind behind one of Europe’s most sophisticated drug empires. Operating from a modest flat in Amsterdam, he built a £20 million criminal network with precision and secrecy. But one fingerprint was all it took to bring the entire operation crashing down. In this episode, we uncover the rise and fall of a young man who flew too close to the sun and paid the ultimate price.

Warren and Kelroy Allison believed they were above the law. For years, the brothers ran a £7 million cocaine empire across Wiltshire and beyond, using encrypted phones, hidden cash compartments, and Albanian criminal connections to power their network. But behind the image of luxury and control was a world built on secrets, betrayal, and police surveillance. This documentary reveals the rise and fall of one of the UK's most dangerous drug gangs, from their underground operations to the moment their empire collapsed and they were sentenced to over 82 years in prison.

This true crime episode explores the tragic case of Joshua Dunmore and his father Gary who were both murdered by Stephen Alderton after a custody dispute turned deadly. When Samantha Stephen's request to move her son to the US was denied Alderton took matters into his own hands. What started as a legal disagreement spiraled into a horrific act of violence that left two families shattered and a young boy orphaned. Follow the timeline of this calculated crime that shocked an entire community.

In 1998, a young woman vanished without a trace aboard a cruise ship sailing between Caribbean islands. What began as a mysterious disappearance soon spiraled into an international enigma so compelling that even the U.S. government stepped in—despite having no jurisdiction over crimes in international waters. With a trail of haunting clues and unanswered questions, the case of Amy Bradley remains one of the most disturbing unsolved cruise ship disappearances to this day. A story where the missing feels both impossibly distant and hauntingly close.

Here are three chilling true stories of people who found themselves in terrifying situations while alone in the woods. Whether camping or hiking at night, each person faced unsettling encounters deep in the forest far from help and completely isolated. These accounts are said to be real, making them even more disturbing.

In this shocking true crime episode, we uncover the tragic story of Valeria Márquez, a rising TikTok star whose life was brutally taken during a livestream. What started as a platform for connection turned into a chilling crime scene that stunned viewers worldwide. Join us as we explore the events leading up to the murder, the investigation that followed, and the impact on social media and justice.

In June 2021, a man in Greece frantically called the police, claiming that intruders had broken into his home, attacking him and killing his wife. The case quickly captured national attention, but as investigators dug deeper over the following weeks, an unexpected twist turned the entire story upside down. The crime was so shocking that it interrupted live coverage of the European football championship in Greece. This episode dives into the mysterious and tragic death of Caroline Crouch and the dark truth that eventually surfaced.

The heartbreaking true crime case of Jan and Quiana Pietrzak shook the Riverside community. Newly married and full of hope, the couple's lives were cut short in a senseless act of brutality. In this episode, we uncover the details of their tragic story, explore who was responsible, and reflect on the devastating impact this crime had on their families and beyond. A chilling reminder of how quickly joy can turn to tragedy.

On the morning of January 2, 2020, a desperate 911 call shattered the calm of a quiet New Jersey neighborhood. Tiana Drummond, a mother of two, was heard screaming through the walls of her apartment, her final moments unfolding in terror as helpless neighbors listened. Behind closed doors, Kristopher Corry, once hailed as a respected youth football coach and community role model, committed an act that would devastate families and leave an entire town in disbelief.

We explore the case of Collin Griffith, a man whose disturbing behavior and violent actions shocked everyone, yet somehow, a jury found him not guilty. Was it a failure of justice, or something more complex beneath the surface? Discover how a potential psychopath walked free, and what this says about the legal system.

Step into the chilling world of real-life nightmares behind closed doors. In this episode, we uncover 5 terrifying true stories that took place in hotels and motels places meant for rest and safety, but which turned into scenes of horror. From unexplained disappearances to sinister encounters, each story will leave you questioning what really goes on when the lights go out. These are the true accounts of vacations turned deadly, guests who never checked out, and secrets hidden in plain sight. Listener discretion is advised.

In today’s true crime case, we delve into the chilling story of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, a 19 year-old expectant mother who was lured by the promise of free baby clothes... and never returned home. What unfolded was a twisted plot involving a fake pregnancy, social media deception, and a newborn stolen straight from the womb. The suspects? A mother, her daughter, and a boyfriend all willing to go to unimaginable lengths to cover their tracks.