On December 6, 1991, a horrific crime shocked Austin, Texas. Four teenage girls were found murdered inside a local yogurt shop, their lives cut short in a brutal attack that left the city reeling.
Despite multiple arrests and decades of investigation, the Yogurt Shop Murders remain unsolved. False confessions, botched investigations and countless dead ends have left families searching for justice and a community haunted by unanswered questions. In this week’s episode of Hot On The Case, we’re diving deep into the timeline, theories, and chilling mystery of the Yogurt Shop Murders.
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On this week’s episode of Hot On The Case, we’re diving into the chilling story of Dennis Rader, the man who called himself BTK. For over three decades, he tormented Wichita, Kansas, taunting investigators with cryptic letters and playing a sinister game of cat and mouse with the police. His ability to disappear between murders left authorities and the public on edge, wondering when and where he would strike again.
What made Rader even more terrifying was his double life. To neighbors, he was a respected church leader, a devoted husband, and an attentive father. But beneath that mask of normalcy hid a sadistic serial killer who derived pleasure from inflicting pain.
Join me as we unravel how BTK managed to evade capture for so long, and how his carefully crafted facade eventually unraveled to reveal the monster behind the mask.
This week on Hot on the Case we investigate the story of Pedro Rodrigues Filho, better known as Pedrinho Matador. He is considered the most prolific vigilante serial killer of all time and one of the most prolific serial killers in history. His crimes would go on to inspire one of the most loved fictional serial killers on television, Dexter Morgan.
But was he truly serving justice, or did he ultimately become the very monster he set out to destroy?
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This week on Hot On The Case we dive into one of the most haunting and controversial stories out of Coronado California. In July 2011 Rebecca Zahau and six year old Max Shacknai both died under mysterious circumstances in the same mansion just days apart. What followed was a storm of shocking details conflicting reports and endless debate about what really happened inside the Spreckels Mansion.
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This week on Hot On The Case, we investigate the case of Anna and Marianne Bachmeier.
In 1981, Marianne made headlines around the world when she, in a packed courtroom killed the man who murdered her 7 year old daughter.
The public first praised her, then condemned her. Was she a grieving mother seeking justice.... or a vigilante who crossed the line?
We’ll also look at the case of Gary Plauché, the father who shot his son’s abuser on live television.
Do you think vigilante justice is ever justified?
In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case unearths the disturbing story of Gerard John Schaefer Jr known as The Killer Cop, The Hangman & The Butcher of Blind Creek. Once trusted to uphold the law Schaefer used his badge as a shield for his sadistic impulses luring victims into isolated areas before subjecting them to unimaginable horrors...
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?
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