The episode details the mysterious disappearance and subsequent discovery of the skeletal remains of the Jamison family in Oklahoma. The family, consisting of Bobby, Sherilynn, and Madyson Jamison, vanished in 2009 leaving behind their abandoned truck with a large sum of cash, but no bodies. The remains were identified in 2014, but the cause of death remained unknown. The investigation revealed strange circumstances surrounding their departure, including strange behavior captured on home surveillance footage and a substantial amount of cash found in their truck, leading to speculation about po ..read more

This text recounts the tragic kidnapping and murder of Nicholas Markowitz, a 15-year-old high school student, in 2000. The incident was orchestrated by Jesse James Hollywood, a drug dealer with a history of violence, who sought to control his half-brother, Ben Markowitz, who was in debt to him. Hollywood, paranoid and fearful of legal repercussions, ordered the murder of Nicholas, leading to a complex investigation and the eventual arrest of multiple individuals involved. The case, which inspired the film "Alpha Dog," highlights the dark underbelly of drug dealing and the devastating consequen ..read more

The provided epsiode recounts the story of Christine Paolilla, who, at 17 years old, was involved in the Clear Lake Massacre, a 2003 murder of four friends. The article details the events leading up to the crime, including Paolilla's history of bullying and her relationship with her boyfriend, Christopher Snider, who was a known criminal. The text then explains the investigation, arrest, and trial, highlighting the brutality of the murders and Paolilla's attempt to shift blame onto Snider. The source concludes by discussing the lack of a clear motive, with speculation pointing to envy and jeal ..read more

The episode recounts the story of Charles "Chuck" Shriner's disappearance and subsequent murder. The investigation began with a frantic 911 call from his live-in employee, Richard Brian Whiting. Suspicion quickly fell on Whiting, who was having an affair with Shriner's wife, Lori. Police discovered a trail of blood in the Shriner home, along with a bloody ax, leading them to believe that Shriner had been killed in his den and then moved to his truck. Despite Lori's initial denials, Whiting was ultimately arrested and convicted of murder, based on a combination of forensic evidence and witness ..read more

The epsiode chronicles the tragic disappearance of Chris Daigle, highlighting the investigation that spanned nearly a decade before ultimately leading to the arrest and conviction of his best friend, Ricky Mendoza, for his murder. The story begins with Daigle’s disappearance in 2002, where Mendoza initially claimed to have last seen him at a mall. Through a series of leads, including a psychic’s prediction and the eventual confessions of witnesses, the truth of Daigle’s murder came to light. The text details the investigation's twists and turns, culminating in Mendoza’s arrest and his subseque ..read more

Paul Kenneth Bernardo, also known as Paul Jason Teale, is a Canadian serial rapist and serial killer dubbed the Scarborough Rapist, the Schoolgirl Killer and, together with his former wife Karla Homolka, one of the Ken and Barbie Killers ..read more

The episode recounts the tragic events leading to the death of Catherine Griffith, a Florida mother, at the hands of her son Collin. The narrative details Collin's history of violence, including the shooting death of his father a year prior, as well as multiple instances of physical and verbal threats directed at his mother. Despite his history and concerning behavior, Collin was released from mental health facilities and eventually returned to live with Catherine. Ultimately, after a heated argument, Collin killed his mother, leading to his arrest and the prospect of being tried as an adult ..read more

The episode describes the Soham murders, a horrific crime that occurred in 2002 when two ten-year-old girls, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, were lured into the home of Ian Huntley, a school caretaker, and subsequently murdered. The investigation was extensive, involving a massive search effort and numerous leads. Huntley was eventually convicted of both murders and sentenced to life imprisonment, while his girlfriend Maxine Carr was sentenced to prison for perverting the course of justice by providing him with a false alibi. The case also highlighted significant flaws in police vetting proce ..read more

Leonarda Cianciulli, known as the "Soap-Maker of Correggio," was an Italian serial killer who murdered three women in the 1930s and 1940s. Motivated by a desire to protect her son from harm during World War II, Cianciulli believed she needed to perform human sacrifices. She lured each victim to her home under false pretenses and killed them with an axe. After dismembering the bodies, she boiled them in a pot with caustic soda to make soap and baked the blood into tea cakes. Cianciulli was eventually caught and sentenced to prison, where she died in 1970. Her case has been the subject of variou ..read more

The provided episode explores the systemic disparities and challenges faced by Black and Brown families when their loved ones go missing. The stories of David Robinson, Carmen Bolden Day, Abraham Lenoir, and Thypence Jenkins highlight the lack of urgency and inadequate resources often dedicated to finding missing people of color, forcing families to take matters into their own hands. While cases involving missing White people often receive significant media attention and resources, these families endure long investigations, discriminatory practices, and a lack of faith in law enforcement. The ..read more