DEADLY TRUTHS

Six Bodies in One House: Inside the DeFeo Murder Case

In 1974, a quiet house in Amityville became the scene of one of America’s most infamous family massacres. Ronald DeFeo Jr. claimed unseen forces drove him to murder his entire family—but investigators uncovered a far darker truth. This episode explores the crime, the confession, and the mystery that still haunts true crime history. Listen now and step inside the real Amityville horror. This episode includes AI-generated content.

28 Years Later: DNA Finally Exposes a Small-Town Killer

A teenage girl goes for a routine run in a quiet Alaskan village—and never comes back. For 28 years, Mandy Stavic’s murder remained a mystery until a risky DNA operation exposed a killer hiding in plain sight. This episode unravels the disappearance, the investigation failures, and the forensic breakthrough that finally brought justice. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Amanda Blackburn Home Invasion

In 2015, pregnant mother Amanda Blackburn was killed during a home invasion that shocked a community. In this episode, you’ll learn how investigators identified the perpetrators, what evidence led to convictions, and why unanswered questions continue to fuel debate. A careful, documentary-style examination of facts, theories, and the fragile line between closure and doubt.

Ekaterina Balman : Suitcase Murder by Husband

What began as a fairy-tale romance ended in one of Germany’s most disturbing modern murder cases. When Ekaterina Balman, a young Russian mother, vanished in 2022, her husband claimed she ran away—until a suitcase containing her remains washed ashore near their wedding lighthouse. In this episode, you’ll learn how control, obsession, and family loyalty turned deadly, how digital forensics and internet searches exposed premeditation, and why a mother’s shocking confession failed to save her son.

Cara Knott: Highway Murder

In 1986, 20-year-old college student Cara Knott disappeared while driving home—only to be found murdered beneath a bridge hours later. This episode unravels how a trusted highway patrol officer became the prime suspect, how crucial clues were hidden in altered duty logs, tire tracks, and fabric fibers, and how dozens of women later exposed a disturbing pattern of abuse. In this episode, you’ll learn how power was exploited, how justice nearly failed, and why one refusal of a DNA test spoke louder than words. This episode includes AI-generated content.