This week on Hot On The Case we dive into the disturbing world of Ed Gein, a man who on the surface seemed like a quiet and helpful neighbor but was hiding some of the most shocking secrets in true crime history.
Living in the small town of Plainfield Wisconsin Gein appeared unassuming to those who knew him often lending a hand and keeping to himself. Behind closed doors however he was spiraling into a psychotic break fueled by years of isolation and an unhealthy obsession with his domineering mother.
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In this week's episode of Hot On The Case, we unravel the haunting a mysterious story of Otto Warmbier, a bright college student whose curiosity led him to one of the most secretive & dangerous nations in the entire world.
17 months later Otto returned home.. in a coma.
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What began as a long-awaited reunion between a teenager and her birth family spiraled into one of the most disturbing true crime cases in recent history.
Katie Fusco was adopted at 8 months old. At 18, Katie reconnected with her biological parents. What should have been a new beginning quickly descended into a twisted, manipulative, and ultimately deadly relationship.
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Who Killed Diane Kyne? In 2010, a quiet Florida neighborhood was rocked by the shocking murder of Diane Kyne. Found strangled in her own home, the case took a bizarre turn when both her husband and her son accused each other of the crime. Two 911 calls. Two suspects. One terrifying mystery.
Only two people in the entire world know what really happened
& only one of them is telling the truth…
This is the disturbing and unsolved story of Diane Kyne
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In this week’s episode of Hot on the Case, we dive into the twisted true story of Anne Hamilton-Byrne, the glamorous, delusional cult leader who convinced her followers she was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. But her power didn’t stop at brainwashing adults… she stole dozens of children.
From forged adoption papers and psychedelic fueled mind control to “siblings” raised in isolation, The Family was one of the most bizarre and disturbing cults in Australian history.
This week we investigate how Anne built her empire of lies, manipulated desperate mothers, and created a fake family in the name of spiritual salvation.
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This week on Hot On The Case, we're investigating the twisted mind of Carl Tanzler,
A seemingly quiet hospital technician in 1930s Florida, who developed an unsettling fixation on a young woman under his care.
What followed was a chilling descent into obsession, delusion, and a series of acts so disturbing they shocked the nation when they finally came to light. This episode unpacks the twisted mind behind it all & the haunting legacy he left behind.
Crossing every boundary of morality, sanity, and the human body.
This week on Hot On The Case, we head to Gainesville, Florida, where a quiet college town was plunged into terror during the summer of 1990.
College students were supposed to be settling into dorm life and new routines. Instead, a series of brutal murders left an entire community paralyzed with fear. Doors were double-locked, rumors spread like wildfire, and the entire town held its breath.
Who would be next?
A case so horrifying it would later inspire one of the most iconic horror films of all time.
Join us as we dive into the chilling true story behind the Gainesville Ripper.
For years, Cindy James told people she was being followed. Watched. Threatened. Attacked.
In this week's episode of Hot On The Case, we’re investigating one of Canada’s most baffling and controversial cases. Was Cindy the target of a the most prolific, calculated stalker the world has ever seen? Skeptics don't think so...
Some disappearances are so baffling, they haunt you long after the story ends—and Brandon Swanson’s case is one of them. On a quiet spring night in 2008, 19-year-old Brandon called his parents for help after his car went off a rural road in Minnesota. He sounded calm. Confused, but not panicked. Then, mid-sentence, mid-step… he sceams out.. & then vanished. No trace. No answers. Just silence.
In this episode of Hot On The Case, we’re diving deep into one of the most chilling missing persons cases in recent history. How can someone disappear while on the phone with their father? Why did his last known location not match where he said he was? And what theories could finally explain what happened on that dark, desolate road?
Get ready for frustration, mystery, and a case that leaves behind far more questions than answers.
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A young girl, a trusted neighbor, and a lie so bizarre it sounds like science fiction. In this week's episode of Hot On The Case, we dive into the disturbing true story of Jan Broberg, the girl whose abductor convinced her they were chosen by aliens to fulfill a twisted mission. What followed was a shocking tale of manipulation, brainwashing, and betrayal.
We’re breaking down how one man’s obsession led to multiple abductions, how an entire family was manipulated, and how Jan ultimately found her voice.
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A killer is walking free.
In 1993, 13-year-old Eric Smith lured 4-year-old Derrick Robie into the woods and committed a crime so brutal it stunned the entire country. Nearly three decades later, Eric has been released from prison… but should he have been? Can we really gamble on a killer? In this video, we break down the shocking murder, the disturbing psychology behind it, and the controversial decision to set him free.
This is a case that forces us to ask: is true rehabilitation possible?
Or is society taking a dangerous risk?
A sleepover meant for laughter and late-night movies ended in one of the most horrific and senseless tragedies small-town Oklahoma has ever seen. In this week's episode, we dive deep into the chilling case of the Henrietta Sleepover Massacre—a crime that shocked the nation and left a community shattered.
We explore the timeline of events, the disturbing revelations about Jesse McFadden, and how a system failure may have cost six innocent lives. We'll walk through the aftermath, the public outcry, and the questions still being asked today about justice, safety, and accountability.
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In one of the most infamous cases of the early '90s, Pamela Smart—a 22-year-old high school media coordinator—began a secret affair with her 15-year-old student. Months later, her husband, Gregg Smart, was found dead. The shocking twist? That same student pulled the trigger. This case wasn’t just about murder—it was about obsession, manipulation, and the media’s obsession with turning real crime into ratings.
From salacious headlines to a televised trial that played out like a movie, the Pamela Smart case became a national spectacle and set the stage for the true crime boom that followed
.Was Pamela Smart a cunning manipulator who orchestrated a murder—or a convenient villain in a made-for-TV drama?
In 1982, 13-year-old Carrie Ann Jopek vanished on what should have been a three-minute walk home from school. For years, her disappearance haunted a Milwaukee neighborhood—until a horrifying discovery was made just across the street. But even that wasn’t the end of Carrie’s story. Decades passed. No arrests. No justice. Then, out of nowhere, a man made a chilling confession… claiming her spirit had followed him for over 30 years.
Was it guilt? Was it madness? Or did Carrie truly refuse to rest until her truth was known?
#TrueCrime #CarrieAnnJopek #UnsolvedMystery #ColdCase #Paranormal
In 2002, Laci Peterson—8 months pregnant—vanished on Christmas Eve, sparking a nationwide media frenzy. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was quickly cast as the villain: cold, unfaithful, and ultimately charged with her murder. In 2004, he was convicted and sentenced to death. But over the years, questions have continued to swirl around the investigation, the media circus, and whether Scott really received a fair trial. Is Scott Peterson guilty—or was he convicted in the court of public opinion before he ever had a chance?
Join us as we reexamine one of the most infamous cases in modern true crime history.
#ScottPeterson #TrueCrime #LaciPeterson #JusticeForLaci
Was Paris Bennett born to kill? At just 13 years old, Paris committed an unthinkable act — the cold-blooded murder of his 4-year-old sister, Ella. But what if this wasn’t just a case of a troubled teen snapping? What if the darkness ran deeper… into his bloodline? In this video, we dive into the chilling parallels between Paris and his grandmother, Kyla Bennett — a woman once accused of killing her own husband, Bobby Bennett. Is this a tragic family coincidence… or the inheritance of evil?
On this week's episode of Hot On The Case we explore the twisted legacy of the Bennett bloodline and ask the age-old question: Is a killer born… or made?
On June 1977, three young Girl Scouts—Lori Farmer, Doris Milner, and Michelle Guse—were brutally murdered on their first night at Camp Scott in Oklahoma. The case shocked the nation, devastated their families, and despite decades of investigation… remains unsolved.
In this weeks episode of Hot On The Case, we dive deep into what happened that night, explore the chilling details of the investigation, the primary suspect, and the unanswered questions that still haunt this case nearly 50 years later
#TrueCrime #ColdCase #UnsolvedMystery
On April 12, 2016, 16-year-old Mekayla Bali vanished without a trace from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. What began as a seemingly ordinary day quickly turned into a baffling mystery that has haunted her family, friends, and investigators for years. Surveillance footage captured Mekayla at various locations around town, but what happened after she left a local bus depot remains unknown.
In this weeks episode of Hot On The Case we dive into the timeline of Mekayla’s last known movements, explore the theories surrounding her disappearance, and examine the ongoing efforts to find her. Was she running away? Was she meeting someone? Or did something more sinister happen?
If you have any information about Mekayla Bali’s whereabouts, please contact crime stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) from anywhere in North America or online at 222Tips.com
#TrueCrime #Unsolved #MekaylaBali
On this week’s episode of Hot On The Case, we’re diving into one of the most bizarre and unsettling mysteries in true crime history.The Yuba County Five is a case many have heard of—but none truly understand.
The truly bizarre true story of the disappearance of Jack Huett, Gary Mathias, Bill Sterling, Jack Madruga, and Ted Weiher.
Why did five men vanish miles from their intended destination?What drove them into the freezing wilderness… only to become lost, and ultimately perish?And the most haunting question of all: what were they running from?
#Unsolved #YubaCountyFive #TrueCrime
In 2001, 13-year-old Alex King and 12-year-old Derek King were convicted of murdering their father, Terry King, in one of the most shocking and controversial cases in true crime history. But was the truth really that simple?
This case takes a dark and unexpected turn when a manipulative adult enters the picture—a man who may have convinced these two young boys to take the fall for a crime they didn’t commit…
Even today, Alex and Derek King remain the ones officially responsible for their father’s death, but the deeper you look, the more unsettling this case becomes.
Who really killed Terry King? Let me know your thoughts & Thank you for watching Hot On The Case!
#Unsolved #TrueStory #KingBrothers
