You're Killing Me

Ep 15: The Medicine Hat Murders: Jasmine Richardson & Jeremy Steinke

In 2006, the quiet city of Medicine Hat, Alberta became the centre of one of Canada’s most horrifying family murders. Twelve-year-old Jasmine Richardson and her 23-year-old boyfriend, Jeremy Steinke, were accused of brutally murdering Jasmine’s mother, father, and eight-year-old brother inside their family home — a crime so shocking it immediately made international headlines. What began as an online relationship built around dark fantasies, vampire culture, and teenage rebellion quickly spiralled into obsession, isolation, and violence. Investigators uncovered disturbing messages between the pair discussing murder, running away together, and a belief that they were destined to be together no matter who stood in the way. In this episode, we break down the full case: Jasmine’s upbringing, her relationship with Jeremy, the warning signs missed by the adults around them, the night of the murders, the police investigation, interrogation details, and the trial that followed. We also explore the psychological manipulation, online influence, and emotional vulnerability that turned a deeply unhealthy relationship into one of the most disturbing crimes in Canadian history. This episode contains discussions of child victims, graphic violence, and family homicide.

Ep 14: The Slenderman Stabbing: Two 12-Year-Olds, 19 Stab Wounds, and a Fictional Killer

On May 31st, 2014, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, two 12-year-old girls lured their best friend into the woods and stabbed her 19 times — all to prove their loyalty to a fictional internet character known as Slenderman. This is the story behind one of the most disturbing cases in modern true crime. We follow Payton Leutner — the girl who survived — and the two friends who believed they had no choice but to kill her. From the rise of creepypasta and the Slenderman myth, to the months of planning, the attack itself, and the chilling police interrogations where both girls calmly explained why they did it. We also examine the evidence uncovered during the investigation, including disturbing drawings, search histories, and the belief system that turned fiction into something dangerously real. Then, we break down the trial — and the mental health diagnoses that changed everything. This episode contains discussions of attempted murder, childhood mental illness, and graphic violence.

Ep 13 - Title: Peter Falconio Murder | The Case That Inspired Wolf Creek | Joanne Lees Survival Story

In 2001, British backpackers Peter Falconio and Joanne Lees were traveling through the Australian outback when they were flagged down by a stranger on a remote highway. What happened next became one of Australia's most infamous unsolved mysteries. Peter was shot and killed—his body never found. Joanne escaped and hid in the desert for five hours while a killer hunted her with a torch and a dog. This case inspired the horror film Wolf Creek and led to Australia's "no body, no parole" law. Join us as we uncover the terrifying true story of Bradley Murdoch, the DNA evidence that convicted him, and the secret he took to his grave. #TrueCrime #PeterFalconio #JoanneLees #AustralianOutback #WolfCreek #UnsolvedMystery #BradleyMurdoch #StuartHighway #BackpackerMurder #TrueCrimePodcast

Ep 12 - The Reading Man: A Mother Found a Human Head in Her Son's Closet | Warren Barnes Murder | Grand Junction

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In February 2021, a 19-year-old named Brian Cohee drove his car into the Colorado River — with a murdered man's remains in the boot. The next morning, his mother Terri went to clean his room and found something she will never unsee. This is the true crime story of Warren Barnes — Grand Junction, Colorado's beloved "Reading Man" — and the teenager who spent six months planning his murder, believing nobody would notice Warren was gone. He was catastrophically wrong. In this episode: a driveway confession caught on bodycam, a nearly two-hour police interrogation where Brian was eager to talk, a jury trial centred on an insanity plea, and a community that proved — within one business day — exactly how wrong Brian Cohee's calculations were. Warren Barnes was 69 years old. Unhoused. Known by everyone on his block. He finished a book every single day, showed up at the Shell station before 5:30am every morning, and greeted everyone who passed him the same way: "And you also." His story deserves to be told right. Watch the body cam of this footage on the Explore with Us Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvrp87VXtD4 True crime | Murder case | Colorado | Homeless victim | Teen killer | Bodycam footage | Insanity plea | Victim advocacy | Community justice | Grand Junction Colorado | Brian Cohee | Warren Barnes

Ep 11 - The Miracle Survival of Alison Botha | A True Crime Story of Unbelievable Resilience | You're Killing Me Podcast

The Miracle Survival of Alison Botha: A True Crime Story of Unbelievable Resilience ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault, extreme violence, and near-fatal injuries. Listener discretion is strongly advised. On December 18, 1994, 27-year-old Alison Botha was abducted from outside her Port Elizabeth, South Africa apartment by two men who would subject her to one of the most brutal attacks in South African history. What happened next defies medical explanation and stands as one of the most remarkable survival stories ever documented. The Attack:Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger, known as the "Noordhoek Ripper Rapists," sexually assaulted Alison before attempting to murder her in the most horrific way imaginable. They slashed her throat 16 times—nearly decapitating her—and stabbed her abdomen more than 30 times, causing her intestines to spill from her body. They left her for dead in an isolated area near Summer Strand. The Impossible Survival:Despite catastrophic injuries that should have killed her within minutes, Alison refused to die. With her throat slashed and her intestines exposed, she: * Wrote her attackers' names in the sand as evidence * Crawled toward the road while holding her organs inside her body * Stood and walked when crawling became too slow—even as her head flopped backward and her vision went black * Laid across the middle of the road to ensure passing cars would see her * Survived 90 minutes from attack to rescue Veterinary student Tiaan Eilerd stopped to help, potentially saving her life by tucking her exposed thyroid back into her throat. After 3.5 hours of emergency surgery, doctors said they'd never seen anyone survive injuries this severe. The Aftermath:This episode covers:✓ The full timeline of the attack and rescue✓ Details of the trial and life sentences for Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger✓ Alison's remarkable recovery and journey as a motivational speaker✓ Her marriage to Tienie Botha and the birth of her two sons—despite doctors saying pregnancy was impossible✓ The controversial 2023 parole release of her attackers (without notifying Alison)✓ Her 2024 brain aneurysm and ongoing medical needs✓ The February 2025 parole cancellation following public outcry✓ How you can support Alison's recovery through the Back-a-Buddy fundraiser Trigger Warnings: Sexual assault, graphic violence, near-decapitation, disembowelment, medical trauma Resources: * RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 * Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 * Alison's Fundraiser: backabuddy.co.za/campaign/help-alison-botha-in-her-time-of-need Sources: * "I Have Life: Alison's Journey" by Marianne Thamm * Court documents and trial transcripts * Medical reports and expert testimony * Documentary: "Alison" (2016) Join us on "You're Killing Me" as we explore one of the most incredible survival stories in true crime history. This is Alison Botha's story—and it will leave you speechless. Support Alison here: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/help-alison-botha-in-her-time-of-need~2 #TrueCrime #SurvivalStory #AlisonBotha #SouthAfrica #TrueCrimePodcast #YoureKillingMe #PortElizabeth #MiracleStory #Survivor #TrueCrimeCommunity