Reality television has been popular for decades, with some shows taking more risks than others in the chase for viewers; in the late 90s in Japan, one game show network pushed boundaries to extremes. One season of the show featured 22 year old Tamoaki Hamatsu, following his journey living in a small apartment for months. Tamoaki's months in this sh…

This week's episode discusses the recent case resulting in the loss of the potential of three vibrant young lives after a car crash. The driver, dubbed "Hell on Wheels" by the judge, changed the trajectory of not only the people in the car, but countless other lives touched by them.By alternativeinterests

The Samaritan Foundation was a short lived organization of individuals that shared the beliefs of their leader, Linda Greene. We discuss how Allen Ross became involved with the Samaritans, and ultimately how that connection resulted in his murder, as well as the George family's dissolution at the influence of the Foundation.…

Hannah Clarke and Rowan Baxter had what appeared to be the picture perfect marriage, cultivating a public image of a family of fitness enthusiasts in love with each other and their three beautiful children. We must remember, however, that social media is only one small look into someone's life, and the secrets hiding in this family came to a devast…

Part 2 of 2 After Jo, Michelle, and Christe Rogers' bodies were found in Tampa bay, investigators searched for leads to find their killer. After one woman's tips repeatedly went overlooked, they finally found a lead suspect in Oba Chandler. In this episode we discuss Oba's background, the trial, and the aftermath for Hal Rogers and a postmortem dis…

Part 1 of 2 Jo and Hal Rogers raised their daughters Michelle and Christy on their dairy farm, working hard together to keep things running. In 1989, after a year dealing with lawyers, police, and the legal system, Jo decided to take the girls on a cross country road trip to get away from the small town rumor mill. Unfortunately, they would never r…

In this episode we explore one of the most inexplicably horrible crimes that can be committed, and the two women involved. We discuss Lisa's troubled and traumatic upbringing, the circumstances that led Bobbie Jo to cross paths with her, and ultimately Bobbie Jo's murder.By alternativeinterests

In this week's episode we talk about three separate instances of food poisoning and extortion from Germany. After hearing these stories, you might think twice about using the refrigerator at work and you'll definitely want to take a close look at the packaging next time you have a hankering for gummy bears.…

After our long hiatus we are back! To ease back into the show, we brought several stories revolving around the passion and heartbreak surrounding February 14th.By alternativeinterests

**Sound Note: We had extreme technical difficulties that were not caught until after we ended the recording. We were dealing with a significant audio lag, and around 42:00 Kat's audio cuts out and we received no notification that this had happened - from that point forward it will only be Crystal's side and some discussion had to be cut for continu…

Richard Speck is one of America's most infamous murderers, committing what was immediately dubbed the "Crime of the Century" in Chicago, Illinois in July of 1966. His brutal slaying of 8 young student nurses was callous and horrifying, and a huge escalation in behavior, even considering his extensive criminal history leading up to that night. In Pa…

Richard Speck is one of America's most infamous murderers, committing what was immediately dubbed the "Crime of the Century" in Chicago, Illinois in July of 1966. His brutal slaying of 8 young student nurses was callous and horrifying, and a huge escalation in behavior, even considering his extensive criminal history leading up to that night. In pa…

In this episode you can hear the full interview with Marty Duram's ex-wife Christina. She shared so much information including: How she and Marty met, how Glenna knew Marty, detailed information about why her children broke into the house and what they were doing there, details from the police investigation, misconceptions about how many times Mart…

In 2015, Marty and Glenna Duram were married and living their lives together in a rural area of Michigan. When neighbors didn't hear from the couple for a few days, they went to check and found a gruesome scene where Marty had been shot to death and Glenna was taken to the hospital to treat a gunshot wound herself. The story that unfolded is one of…

Hide and Seek is a classic childhood game that everyone has played at some point in their lives, but how many of us have considered the potential dangers this game has? We share some horribly unfortunate stories of Hide and Seek gone wrong as a preamble to our main story featuring Sarah and her boyfriend. A night of silly fun and games turns deadly…

We pick up where we left off from Part 1 with police finding three bodies in a shed on the property of a cute little farmhouse in Idaho. The community was shocked to discover the identity of the three victims was not who they thought it would be, and one individual was nowhere to be found.By alternativeinterests

216 South KCID Road in Boise, Idaho was supposed to be a darling farmhouse for Cheryl and Mike to spend their retirement together. However, Mike had a lifetime of secrets he was keeping from Cheryl, and this cute farmhouse would become the center of his biggest secret yet.By alternativeinterests

Clare Wood is a name with a legacy that will last for decades to come due to the work of her father, Michael Brown. Clare's life was brutally stolen from her by an asshole who didn't understand or tolerate a woman rejecting him, then proceeded to steal justice from her family in the aftermath. No one in Clare's life knew what she was truly going th…

During the pandemic there have been concerns on many fronts that domestic violence would go widely undetected due to the isolation of lockdown. Today's story tells the heartbreaking tale of a family who lost a loved one and was subsequently terrorized in the wake of the grief that followed. This is an ongoing case and we will keep an eye out for up…

Howard was a quiet man, regarded by his neighbors as a nice young man, if a little strange. However, Howard was concealing a simmering rage toward many of his neighbors for an untold number of grievances. Many people will immediately think of Charles Whitman as the first mass shooter in American History, but 17 years before the Texas Tower Shooting…

In this episode we bring you the story of two absolute badass women who survived the most traumatic experience of ten lifetimes, and turned their lives into something positive in the aftermath. Please be advised, this episode includes graphic details of sexual assault and physical injuries. *Sound quality note - our software dumped half the audio f…

Newlyweds Dalia and Michael were off to a rocky start just six months into their marriage, and Dalia decided she was done. Instead of taking a more rational approach, she resorted to increasingly desperate plots and plans to free herself from the prison of matrimony. Thankfully that desperation made her incredibly easy to convict, although the abso…

Michael and Dalia were a newlywed couple in the Summer of 2009. They were settling into a groove in their new marriage and were working toward rectifying some mistakes from their past so they could have a bright future together. On August 5th, Dalia received a phone call from police telling her to get home right away, only for her to find a full bl…

This episode starts with a brief update on the Melissa Lucio case - this update was recorded before the news broke about Melissa's indefinite stay of execution. Blake Ruff met Lori Kennedy and they began a whirlwind romance. Blake's family wasn't too fond of Lori's secretive ways, but he loved her. They were quickly married and had a child together…

Melissa Lucio currently sits on death row in Texas, her execution date is set for Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Melissa's story is incredibly important and it must be heard. The Innocent Project is fighting to stop this execution and every day more and more people are joining the fight to save her life. We hope this gives more context behind the circu…

Some people just aren't built for having families, and we believe Steven is one of those people. This story is fraught with abuse in all forms, perpetuated by one of the worst human meat bags we have covered so far. In Part 2, we bring you the conclusion of the Pladl story as well as discuss the phenomenon of Genetic Sexual Attraction to add some c…

Some people just aren't built for having families, and we believe Steven is one of those people. This story is fraught with abuse in all forms, perpetuated by one of the worst human meat bags we have covered so far. In Part 1, we discuss what little we know about Steven's early years and the first victim of his sick grooming. Please be advised, thi…

Most of us have been taught from a young age that if we are in trouble and there is an emergency, we should call 911 for help. But what happens when we do everything right: we call the number, we give the information, and it still isn't enough? Denise's story is a tragic example of everyone doing exactly what we have been taught, and somehow still …

Historian, professor, genius... just a few of the words used to describe Anatoly before he went mad.By alternativeinterests

Often when we hear about Black Widows, we see the pattern of a cunning woman who plays the part of the grieving widow in order to maintain her cover. Lynn Turner did no such thing. Lynn lacked any kind of discretion when it came to getting exactly what she wanted, and she didn't try to make anyone like her except for the men she went after. Lynn's …

This story features the harrowing details of a severely troubled young woman who horrifically murdered a 9 year old girl. Alyssa's childhood began rough, but her grandmother sought to give her the loving a stable home that her parents could not provide. Despite a plethora of red flags, a disturbing obsession and curiosity grew within her until she …

On October 2, 1999, Allyn Atadero allowed his children to go on a short hike with a group of adults that were volunteering at a cabin resort he owned and managed. Josallyn (6) and Jaryd (3) were excited to enjoy the beautiful day in the forest while Allyn performed his routine chores around the resort. By that afternoon, however, their lives would …

In Amarillo, TX during the 1990's there was a building tension between two very distinct subcultures in the town's youth which erupted in a scene of absolute chaos one fateful December night. This murder tore the community of Amarillo apart and the effects still ripple through punk culture today. Brian Deneke's life was stolen. The justice system s…

In continuing the sad saga of the Stayner family, this week we talk about Steven's older brother Cary. When Steven returned home to them, things didn't go well in the Stayner household. Cary moved on to work at a lodge near Yosemite where he would become known as the Yosemite Park Killer.By alternativeinterests

Tim was a young father with a friendly and outgoing personality. While traveling home from his job with a traveling carnival, Tim boarded a Greyhound bus for the long journey home. Vince was a troubled man, on a mission to remove evil from the world. These two men met through odd circumstances, and ultimately Tim lost his life in a horrific attack …

Kenneth Parnell was a predator of the absolute worst kind who preyed on vulnerable young boys. Kenneth couldn't be bothered to do the dirty work himself, however, and would recruit others to help him abduct the poor boys he tormented. Infuriatingly, Kenneth never really paid anywhere near an acceptable price for his heinous crimes.…

Stacy Peterson went missing in October 2007. The events leading up to her disappearance were concerning to those close to her, despite the stories her husband told anyone who would listen. In Part 2 we pick up where we left off, following the events of the day Stacy disappeared. Through outright lies and convoluted story telling, Drew attempted to …

Join us this New Year's Eve for a fun discussion about Scott Peterson. Take a drink and hang out with us while Drunk Kat ™️ gets all fired up about Scott’s guilt and Buzzed Crystal attempts to talk her down. **This episode is unscripted and has much more banter than our usual episodes. It has a lot of speculation and we did zero research before rec…

Stacy Peterson went missing in October 2007. The events leading up to her disappearance were concerning to those close to her, despite the stories her husband told anyone who would listen. In Part 1 we discuss Drew's life and marriages before his marriage to Stacy, and Stacy's heartbreaking family history before she met Drew.…

Stacy Castor met the love of her life, Michael Wallace, at 17 years old. Their marriage had its' ups and downs, but tragically Michael passed away after a sudden illness took hold on him. Stacy found love again, however, and married David Castor. When David suddenly died from what was meant to appear as a suicide, Stacy found herself the subject of…

15 year old Rachel Barber was a beautiful young woman with a promising dance career ahead of her. One evening, someone she considered a trusted friend lured her to her home and killed her in a premeditated attack fueled by jealousy. *Audio quality note* We tried a new recording software for this episode and some of the settings are not quite dialed…

From a young age, Carl had dreamed of the beautiful woman who he was meant to be with. Quite literally, dreamed it - he had visions of this woman from the age of 6. When Carl found Maria Elena years later in another country, he immediately recognized her as the woman of his dreams. Soon after meeting, Maria died from Tuberculosis. This would not be…

Every summer, the United States West Coast region experiences the nightmare that is wildfire season. In recent years one or two of these fires have been attributed to human causes such as gender reveal parties, campfires gone rogue, or even the occasional deliberate fire. In the late 1980s through the early 90s an arsonist dubbed the Pillow Pyro wr…

Fresh from our food comas, we bring you a bonus episode for the long Thanksgiving weekend. Money can be powerful motivation for a lot of people, but in this case it brought greed and rage. Ashea was a sweet woman who cared for those around her and unfortunately her life was taken by two greedy assholes looking for an easy payday.…

July 31, 2008 was a beautiful summer day in Iron Mountain, Michigan. With Senior Year and the first days of college right around the corner, local teens were spending time at the local swimming hole at the railroad train bridge over the Menominee River. In the blink of an eye, their carefree summer abruptly ended thanks to one sad sack of human sew…

July 31, 2008 was a beautiful summer day in Iron Mountain, Michigan. With Senior Year and the first days of college right around the corner, local teens were spending time at the local swimming hole at the railroad train bridge over the Menominee River. In the blink of an eye, their carefree summer abruptly ended thanks to one sad sack of human sew…

Three mothers in Spokane, WA are bound by their desire to see justice for two women that have been horribly neglected by law enforcement. Heather Higgins has been missing since 2010, and Kala Williams' mutilated body was found in 2015. Despite a confession and DNA evidence, the man everyone believes is responsible may never have charges brought aga…

For Halloween this year, we have a mixed bowl of horror: four mini cases that occurred on Halloween. From a case poisoned candy, to the most unfortunate of accidents, October 31st is haunted with truly horrific crimes.By alternativeinterests

Darlie Routier is one of the most infamous names in True Crime, with her case being among the most hotly debated. Was she wrongly convicted, or was justice served for Devon and Damon? In Part 3 we cover hospital notes, police testimonies, some oddities in the crime scene, and a possible alternate theory for who may be responsible for the events of …

Darlie Routier is one of the most infamous names in True Crime, with her case being among the most hotly debated. Was she wrongly convicted, or was justice served for Devon and Damon? In part two, we discuss some of the information the jury never got a chance to hear and we learn exactly how crucial that video was.…