Crime and Motive

Killed By Teen He Tried To Help: Julian Trevino Arrested

He let a homeless teenager move in, and police say it cost him his life. In a quiet Florida retirement community, 67-year-old retired nurse John Torneo was found dead inside his own home. Detectives quickly focused on 19-year-old Julian Trevino, the teenager investigators say Torneo had been trying to help. In this episode of Murder U, we break down the newly released details from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, including what investigators say happened behind closed doors, the confession that followed Trevino’s arrest, and the sheriff’s message to the public as the case moves forward. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-and-motive--6152042/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-and-motive--6152042/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Follow Murder U on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderupodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderupodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560484916041 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderUPodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/MurderUPodcast

D4VD and the Death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

Celeste Rivas Hernandez vanished at 14. A year later, her remains were found inside the trunk of a Tesla registered to music star D4VD. Ten days after the discovery, investigators were searching the 20-year-old singer’s Hollywood Hills rental home for evidence of foul play. What they uncovered only deepened the mystery—and intensified scrutiny around D4VD’s role in the case. Authorities now acknowledge that Celeste’s death is being investigated as a murder. As months have passed with no arrests, resurfaced videos and online activity have raised disturbing questions about the nature of Celeste’s connection to D4VD and how a child slipped through every layer of protection. With rumors flooding social media, gossip columns uncovering new details, and evidence now being presented to a grand jury, pressure is mounting for answers—and accountability. Will Celeste Rivas Hernandez ever get justice? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-and-motive--6152042/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-and-motive--6152042/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Follow Murder U on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderupodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderupodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560484916041 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderUPodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/MurderUPodcast

Deadly School Day: The Apalachee High Rampage

A quiet Georgia high school becomes the site of the deadliest school shooting in the state’s history — after a series of warnings were missed. On September 4, 2024, a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia left four people dead and multiple others wounded. The suspect, a 14-year-old student who had been enrolled at the school for less than a week, surrendered shortly after the attack. Days later, in a shocking development, his father was also arrested and charged in connection with the crime. In this episode, we examine what led up to the Apalachee High School shooting, including prior threats reported to authorities, breakdowns in communication between law enforcement and school officials, and the warning signs that went unheeded. We also explore the unprecedented charges filed against the suspect’s father — and what this case could mean for accountability in future school shootings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-and-motive--6152042/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-and-motive--6152042/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Follow Murder U on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderupodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderupodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560484916041 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderUPodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/MurderUPodcast

Deadliest Day on Campus: The Virginia Tech Shooting

A series of missed warnings and fatal delays culminate in a massacre that forever changed campus safety in America. On April 16, 2007, a lone student carried out a coordinated shooting across the Virginia Tech campus, killing 33 people and wounding 17 others. What began as a double homicide in a residence hall escalated into a mass shooting inside Norris Hall, while students and faculty remained unaware of the threat. In this episode of Murder U, we examine the life and warning signs of the shooter, the investigative failures and administrative decisions that allowed the attack to continue, and the devastating impact on the victims, their families, and the university community. We also explore how the tragedy reshaped campus security, emergency alert systems, and federal gun policy — and why its lessons remain painfully relevant today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-and-motive--6152042/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-and-motive--6152042/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Follow Murder U on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderupodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderupodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560484916041 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderUPodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/MurderUPodcast

Pitonyak and Hall: Austin's Killer Couple

A 21-year-old student vanishes in Austin… and her family makes a horrifying discovery inside a condo just steps from campus. In August 2005, Jennifer Cave was days away from starting a new job and turning her life around when she went out to help a troubled friend. Hours later, she was found murdered in a West Campus condominium near the University of Texas — her body brutally mutilated in an act that stunned investigators and traumatized her family. In this episode of Murder U, we examine the killing of Jennifer Cave, the disturbing post-crime behavior of Colton Pitonyak and Laura Hall, and the unanswered questions that still haunt one of Austin’s most notorious college murder cases. From the frantic search to a shocking crime scene and a twisted cover-up, this case remains a chilling reminder of how empathy and trust can be exploited — with devastating consequences. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-and-motive--6152042/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/crime-and-motive--6152042/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. Follow Murder U on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@murderupodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderupodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560484916041 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MurderUPodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/MurderUPodcast