Best Luxe Media Studios Podcasts (2025)

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EMT Killed by Emotionless Monster Days Before Giving Birth!? 58:55

43m ago58:55

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This episode is sponsored by: Our Place - promo code: TCKR Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAE Check out my foundation: Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Watch my documentaries: 530 Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjUWkmOjNLk Apartment 801: https://bit.ly/2RJ9XXr True Crime with Kendall Rae podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://app…

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Nursing Student Killed by Fellow Peer?! What Happened to Haley Anderson? 55:57

6d ago55:57

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When nursing student Haley Anderson was found dead in her apartment, suspicion quickly turned to an ex with a dark past. Kendall Rae explores the tragic case, the twisted relationship, and the international chase for justice. Sign the Petition to enact Femicide as a Law in the United States: https://www.change.org/p/enact-femici... If you or someon…

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He Orchestrated Her Murder, but Failed?! 48:11

12d ago48:11

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Schanda Handley was kidnapped from her home in Louisiana by two men posing as delivery workers — but this wasn’t random. In this episode, Kendall Rae unpacks the harrowing case and the shocking revelation that Schanda’s estranged husband was behind the plot. A chilling story of betrayal, survival, and strength. Baron Li episode: She Wanted Him Dead…

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Wife Killed on Luxe Fiji Honeymoon Before Husband Flees on Kayak?! 45:39

19d ago45:39

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What was supposed to be a romantic honeymoon in paradise turned into a nightmare. In this episode, Kendall dives into the heartbreaking case of Christe Chen, a 36-year-old pharmacist from Memphis who was found brutally murdered in her luxury Fiji resort villa—just days after marrying her husband, Bradley Dawson. — This episode is sponsored by: Ge…

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She Faked Cancer and a Pregnancy?! The Fraudulent Story of Rebecca “Arrow” Gray 46:45

26d ago46:45

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Some people will do anything for attention or personal gain. That's what happened when Rebecca Gray, then going by "Arrow" conned two men into relationships at the same time. First, she was allegedly dealing with end-stage cancer. Then she was suddenly pregnant. And on top of that, her young daughter who she had before meeting either man, supposedl…

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Son Lux (Thunderbolts*) 1:14:43

30d ago1:14:43

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Oscar-nominated experimental band/composing trio Son Lux joins Score after their breakout success on EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE, and as their latest film, Marvel’s THUNDERBOLTS*, releases in theaters. How the solo project from Ryan Lott led to working as a trio with Rafiq Bhatia, Ian Chang — incorporating unique electronic instrumentation wi…

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Journalist Writes Eerie Facebook Post Hours Before Death: Who Killed Sarah Greenhalgh? 37:00

1M ago37:00

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On July 9, 2012, 48-year-old Sarah Greenhalgh was found dead by firefighters, after a fire had been set in her home. But Sarah wasn’t killed by the fire–she was shot dead. The police had a suspect whom Sarah was posting about online just hours before her murder. But despite this, almost 13 years later, justice has still not been served. If you have…

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Poison Expert Allegedly Spikes Wife’s Smoothie?! The Case of Betty Bowman 51:42

1M ago51:42

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On August 20th, 2023, 32-year-old Betty Bowman died in the hospital, where she suffered from heart problems, lung problems, and needing part of her colon removed. Toxicology reports showed a drug in her system that was not supposed to be there. Her husband, Connor Bowman, was charged with second and first degree murder–he’s accused of poisoning her…

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Who Killed Emily Pike? No More Stolen Sisters 1:00:02

2M ago1:00:02

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On February 14th, 2025, 14-year-old Emily Pike’s dismembered body was found in garbage bags in a remote part of an Arizonan forest. This discovery came about three weeks after she had gone missing. Not only was this a horrible crime committed against a child, but Emily was also a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, and violent crime is one of th…

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High School Cheerleader’s Life Was Stolen: Justice for Angelina Gonzales 39:56

2M ago39:56

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17-year-old Angelina Gonzales was leaving a cheerleading banquet when she was picked up by someone and brought to their house. That person was 18-year-old Daniel Rodriguez, her ex-boyfriend, who is now accused of stabbing and killing Angelina. When she didn't return home, her location was tracked by family, and pinged at Daniel's house. Her father …

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Insulin Poisoning Ponzi Scheme Cover-Up?! The Case of Michael & Natalie Cochran 1:19:51

2M ago1:19:51

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In 2019, 38-year-old Michael Cochran suddenly died. Prosecutors say it was his wife Natalie, who poisoned him with insulin in order to hide her $2 million Ponzi scheme, which she ran for two years. -- This episode is sponsored by: SKIMS - select “podcast” in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows! Nutrafol - promo code: KE…

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The Man Who Faked His Death for a New Life With His Mistress 46:12

3M ago46:12

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In August 2024, 44-year-old Ryan Borgwardt went missing after leaving for a kayaking trip. But this wasn’t a typical missing person case. Borgwardt had faked his own death in order to flee to the country for a woman in Uzbekistan, leaving behind his wife and three children. Please check out Bruce's Legacy! https://www.bruceslegacy.com/ -- This epis…

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Paul Leonard-Morgan (Last Breath) 1:16:26

3M ago1:16:26

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Scottish-born composer Paul Leonard-Morgan (Last Breath, Cyberpunk 2077, Tales from the Loop, Limitless) is a master of different mediums — from film/television to video games, concerts and working with recording artists like bands Belle & Sebastian and Snow Patrol, among many others. His latest, survival-thriller Last Breath starring Woody Harrels…

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Baron Li Survives 9 Gunshots & Is Here To Tell His Story 1:22:09

3M ago1:22:09

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Be sure to support Baron and Arik: Baron's social media: https://linktr.ee/baronbli GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/world-turn... Route 21: https://rte21.org/ WIBM: https://wibm.us/ & https://waboysandmen.org/ To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Dary…

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Husband Charged With Her Murder, yet His Wife Is Still Missing… Where Is Mamta Kafle Bhatt? 1:10:31

3M ago1:10:31

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After opening up about her abuse at the hands of her husband, Naresh, 28-year-old Mamta Kafle Bhatt disappeared. She had expressed concern for their new baby, who Naresh kept threatening to give away… so it didn’t make sense when Naresh started claiming that she had left the baby behind and ran away to “either New York or Texas.” Though her body st…

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Life360 App Helps Police Find Missing 13 Yr. Old: Justice for Savannah Copeland 44:30

3M ago44:30

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In 2024, 13-year-old middle schooler Savannah Copeland was stabbed to death by a local 15-year-old boy. Using the tracking app Life360, her parents were able to track her phone which helped in leading them towards her location on a trail in the woods. Instead of a regular memorial on the spot where Savannah was found, her parents wanted to turn the…

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Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist) 1:13:10

3M ago1:13:10

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At 34, UK-based artist and composer Daniel Blumberg is the youngest person nominated for this year’s Best Score at the Oscars. His work on The Brutalist, nominated for 10 Academy Awards, is a continuation and evolution of Brady Corbet’s directorial talent — a longtime friend and collaborator. Daniel talks us through his formative experience at Cafe…

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A Person Close to Her Did the Unthinkable… the Tragic Case of AJ Hadsell 54:13

3M ago54:13

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In 2015, 18-year-old AJ Hadsell was on Spring break during her freshman year at college when she went missing from her family home. Her body was found weeks later in a ditch; she had been poisoned with heroin. But it wasn’t until years later that there was a conviction in the case: AJ’s stepfather, Wesley. -- This episode is sponsored by: Nutrafol …

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He Vanished at Electric Forest & His Remains Were Just Found: The Suspicious Death of Kevin Graves 1:02:11

4M ago1:02:11

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In 2018, 28-year-old Kevin Graves went to the EDM festival, Electric Forest, in Michigan for the first time. It was during this trip that he suddenly went missing. His family and friends searched nonstop for him, handing out fliers and even putting up a billboard alerting people to Graves' disappearance. But after six and a half years, Graves' skel…

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Mom of 4 Vanishes Before Abusive Husband’s Trial: Where Is Nikki Cheng Saelee McCain? 1:19:29

4M ago1:19:29

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To: [email protected] Subject line: Re: Nikki Saelee McCain- Request for Collaboration and Support To whom it may concern, I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to kindly request that you investigate the unsolved disappearance of Nikki Saelee McCain, and increase your collaborative efforts with her family in …

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Neighbor Heard Screaming From the Woods & Then She Vanished: Where Is Suzanne Simpson? 1:03:05

4M ago1:03:05

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In October 2024, Suzanne Simpson, a wife and mother, suddenly vanished. To this day, her body has not been found. Her husband, Brad Simpson, was indicted on counts of murder and aggravated assault after Suzanne’s DNA was found on a saw he was hiding–thus leaving their four children parentless. Please consider contributing to the Meal Train to suppo…

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Au Pair & Husband’s Affair Leads To Double Homicide? The Christine Banfield & Joseph Ryan Case 56:30

4M ago56:30

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In 2023, Brendan Banfield and his au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães–whom he was having an affair with–planned and went through with the murder of Banfield's wife, Christine, and another man, Joe Ryan. And they had tried to make it look like a pre-arranged fetish sex meetup gone wrong at the Banfield house. -- This episode is sponsored by: Rocket Mon…

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Kris Bowers (The Wild Robot) 1:24:59

4M ago1:24:59

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Oscar-winning filmmaker (The Last Repair Shop) and Emmy-winning composer Kris Bowers details a series of life experiences that propelled him to a groundbreaking score on his first animated film, The Wild Robot. How his parents’ nudge into music led to him developing a “life plan” he still employs today. Why his jazz origins are so useful in the way…

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Abducted While Biking Home: The Murder of 20-Year-Old Sierah Joughin 1:05:09

5M ago1:05:09

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Sierah Joughin was a 20-year-old college student who was riding her bike home from her boyfriend's house one night when everything suddenly changed. Her boyfriend had been following alongside on his motorcycle, and when they parted ways, Sierra was immediately attacked and abducted by a sick man who lived nearby. Justice for Sierah: https://justice…

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A Fitbit Helped Solve This Murder?! The Case of Nicole VanderHeyden 48:14

5M ago48:14

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In May 2016, 31 year-old Nicole VanderHeyden, a mom of three, was found dead in a field. Initially, her boyfriend was suspected as they had been in a fight, but his FitBit data showed that he was elsewhere during the murder. That's when they realized someone else's DNA was on Nicole's body. -- This episode is sponsored by: Rocket Money SKIMS - sele…

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Robert Eggers & Robin Carolan (Nosferatu, The Northman) 1:06:26

5M ago1:06:26

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“Music that will bring Beethoven to his knees”We couldn’t pass up the chance to record with BOTH visionary director Robert Eggers and composer Robin Carolan, whose period-horror NOSFERATU released on Christmas Day. (Robert confirms for the record it IS — sort of — a Christmas movie.) This interview done remotely, with Robert and Robin together in t…

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Shocking Confession Tape Exposes Best Friend Turned Killer!? The Case of Sarah Stern 1:06:24

6M ago1:06:24

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Sarah Stern was a 19-year-old college student living in Neptune City, New Jersey, when, in December 2016, she suddenly vanished. Her disappearance sparked immediate concern, where it was unknown whether she took her life, ran away, or was met with foul play. Through speaking with her best friend, Liam McAtasney, investigators thought it might be pl…

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Volker Bertelmann (Conclave, All Quiet On the Western Front) 1:37:08

6M ago1:37:08

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Oscar-winning composer Volker Bertelmann (CONCLAVE, ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT) explains his unique approach to creating analog textures, themes, and layered complexity. How a church piano led him to a breakout hip hop album in Germany, and then into his own musical experimentation with “prepared piano” — including albums and live performances …

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He Said She Fell in the Shower, yet Her Body Was Dry!? The Case of Shanti Cooper 1:00:05

6M ago1:00:05

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In April 2018, David Tronnes called 911, yelling and crying that he had just found his wife Shanti dead in their bathtub. He said she must have slipped and fallen while he was out of the house that morning. However, Shanti was dry, as was the tub, and none of David’s story was adding up. Medical examiners were able to very obviously see that Shanti…

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Stalking Obsession Turns Fatal After Govt. Fails To Protect Her: The Case of Celeste Manno 52:08

6M ago52:08

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Please take action: Jaclyn Symes Email: [email protected] Subject: Urgent Implementation of VLRC Recommendations on Stalking Dear Attorney General Symes, I am writing to urge the immediate implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Victorian Law Reform Commission's report on stalking. The VLRC's comprehensive analysis hi…

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Benjamin Wallfisch (Twisters, Alien: Romulus) 1:22:02

6M ago1:22:02

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Score: The Podcast returns for a sixth season with in-person interviews filmed in 4K, and new original footage inside composers’ studios. Presented by Vienna Symphonic Library In this season premiere episode, Benjamin Wallfisch breaks down his explosive blockbuster summer with TWISTERS and ALIEN: ROMULUS becoming sensations. The inside scoop on whe…

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He Said She’ll End Up Like Gabby Petito, Then She Disappears: The Case of Madeline Kingsbury 59:47

7M ago59:47

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In March 2023, Madeline Kingsbury dropped her two kids off at daycare. When she stopped answering her mother and sister, and failed to pick the kids up later on, her family knew something was wrong. Her body was discovered just two months later in a field on her ex boyfriend, Adam Fravel’s family property. National Domestic Violence Hotline: https:…

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Shot in Broad Daylight on a Park Bench: The Unsolved Case of Carnell Sledge & Kate Brown 1:05:23

7M ago1:05:23

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On June 4, 2019, longtime friends Carnell Sledge and Katherine Brown were out walking at the Rocky River Reservation in Ohio. They had sat down on a bench along the river when they were suddenly shot dead. The shooting was so random and unexplainable that many figure it was a hate crime, as the two could have appeared as a mixed-race couple. The ca…

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TikToker April Holt’s Death Almost Went Unsolved… Until Her Mom Got Her Killer To Confess 1:11:52

7M ago1:11:52

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April Lynn Holt was a mother of two, living outside of Nashville, Tennessee, working hard to create a good life for herself and her family. TikTok was a huge passion of hers, and she began making content back in the pandemic and had garnered over 200,000 followers. Her content was mainly surrounding her family, her faith, and lifting other people u…

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Her Killer Was Caught on Surveillance Moments Before Her Abduction: The Case of Aniah Blanchard 59:25

7M ago59:25

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Aniah Blanchard was a 19-year-old college student living in Auburn, Alabama, when on October 23, 2019, she never returned home. Despite dropping off her brother and telling him she was headed back to her apartment, she never arrived. Then, odd messages to her roommate started coming through, and by the next day, it was clear that she’d never made i…

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Beloved Teacher Murdered by Her Student in School Bathroom: The Case of Colleen Ritzer 53:48

7M ago53:48

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Colleen Ritzer was an empathetic, driven, young professional who had spent her entire life dreaming of becoming a teacher. And through her hard work she became one. Though she’d only been a teacher at Danvers High School for one full year, students quickly took a liking to her. But one day, in October of 2013, a student with no moral compass, compa…

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High School Girl Kidnapped on Her Way to the Bus: The Case of Sierra LaMar 39:42

8M ago39:42

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Sierra Mae LaMar was a 15-year-old high school student living in Morgan Hill, California with her mom and her mom’s boyfriend when, completely unexpectedly, she disappeared. Though at first the police thought she may have run away, due to her being unhappy with living in Morgan Hill, evidence quickly suggested otherwise. Over the course of a few da…

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Young Mother & Daughter Still Missing 20 Years Later: Where Are Jennifer & Adrianna Wix? 1:18:28

8M ago1:18:28

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20 years ago, in March of 2004, young mom Jennifer Wix and her two-year-old daughter Adrianna went missing. Their family has been searching for them ever since. Jennifer’s boyfriend Joey had started acting weird, dodging calls, and suddenly dropped off bags of Jennifer and Adrianna’s things, as if he knew that they wouldn’t be back. Finally, in Jul…

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Pastor Leaves House Unlocked & His Pregnant Wife Gets Murdered: The Case of Amanda Blackburn 39:22

8M ago39:22

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Early one morning in 2015, Amanda Blackburn was at home with her husband Davey–a local pastor, and their toddler son. At 6 am, he had left the house, and subsequently left their doors unlocked, as was typical for the couple. Both he and his wife felt safe in their area. Unfortunately, some burglars working the neighborhood were watching the house, …

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She Called 911 After Being Shot & There’s STILL No Justice: The Case of Rachel Hansen 42:32

8M ago42:32

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In 2022, 19-year-old Rachel Hansen was shot and killed in her home. Two years later, her family is nowhere closer to closure than they were when the shooting happened. They think she was targeted for some reason, but police have since been unable to come up with anything to give the family. Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Rachel…

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Betrayed by Her Fiancé & His Mistress: The Devastating Case of Kelsey Berreth 1:09:33

9M ago1:09:33

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Colorado native and mother, Kelsey Berreth, went missing during Thanksgiving 2018. She was last seen with her young daughter and fiancé near her home, and then was never seen agin. It turned out that her own fiancé and his secret girlfriend were behind her murder and disappearance. Aspen Flight Academy: https://aspenflightacademy.org/ -- This episo…

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They Poisoned His Root Beer Float & ALMOST Got Away With It: The Case of Harold Allen 31:47

9M ago31:47

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Some people just don't realize that divorce is an option. That seemed to be the case for Harold Allen's wife, Marsha, who worked in tandem with her daughter, Ashley, Harold's step daughter, to kill Harold by poisoning him. After trying three times before, on the fourth try, they finally succeeded. But they weren't going to get away with their plan …

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Pregnant Teen’s Body Discovered by Family ½ Mile From Home: Justice for Mia Campos 36:40

9M ago36:40

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16-year-old Mia Campos was 7 months pregnant when she was found by her family, dead in the woods near her home. Just before her death, she had left the house the night prior with an unknown person. Though the investigation is still ongoing, Mia’s family feel strongly that she was killed by her ex-boyfriend and father of her unborn child, 20-year-ol…

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#13 | Season Finale: Rob Simonsen aces the box office 52:14

9M ago52:14

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In Score’s season 5 finale, composer Rob Simonsen talks about having the #1 and #2 films in the world on the same weekend (DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE; IT ENDS WITH US), and how one film led to the other being done inside of one month — the biggest time crunch he’s ever had. Plus, what is was like working with Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, poking fun at…

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Fireman Hires Handyman To “End” His Marriage: The Case of Shauna Tiaffay 42:52

9M ago42:52

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Shauna and George Tiaffay were seen as a picture perfect couple, and they were genuinely happy until having a child and the financial crisis really changed George’s demeanor. One day in 2012, after separating, George brought their daughter over to Shauna’s house to get something, and the two found her lying dead on the floor, clearly brutally beate…

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His Death Was Blamed on Alligators for 17 Years?! The Murder of Mike Williams 1:05:56

10M ago1:05:56

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Since December of 2000, Mike Williams was presumed to have drowned in Lake Seminole, along the Georgia-Florida state line. But in 2018, it came out that his death was not an accident... He didn't drown, he wasn't killed by an alligator–he died at the hand of his own best friend, Brian Winchester. Why? Because Winchester was having an affair with hi…

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Vanished After Leaving a Bar: What Happened to 27-Year-Old Gretchen Fleming? 45:30

10M ago45:30

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In the early morning hours of December 4th, 2022, Gretchen Fleming was last seen at a local bar near her home. She was with Preston Pierce, a man well-known in the area for his terrible reputation and numerous allegations of stalking, harassment, and assault. After this, she was never seen again, and people are highly suspicious of "Pierce"–a forme…

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Massive House Fire Destroys All Evidence of Her Murder: Who Killed Nanette Krentel? 52:34

10M ago52:34

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Nanette Krentel was a beloved schoolteacher and member of her community when she was found dead in her house after a bad fire. Further investigation revealed that it wasn’t the fire that killed her, but a gunshot wound… and it wasn’t self-inflicted. After seven years, her case still remains open. If you have any information on the murder of Nanette…

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She Rejected Him so He Killed Her?! The Murder of College Student Miya Marcano 58:52

10M ago58:52

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What happens when you take every safety precaution and it’s still not enough to keep predators away? College student Miya Marcano and her family knew that a maintenance worker at her apartment complex was a weird, possessive man, and they tried to keep him away. But things took a turn when he used the complex’s master key to get into her apartment.…

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High School Teen & Rodeo Star Murdered by Her Ex: The Case of Ashley Doolittle 44:35

11M ago44:35

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Ashley Doolittle was an 18-year-old with a passion for horses and horse shows, and dreams of studying agriculture at university, which she'd begin in the fall. But her life was cut short by a controlling and possessive ex-boyfriend, Tanner Flores, who couldn't handle that she had broken up with him. Ashley Doolittle Foundation: https://www.ashleydo…

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