Koltergeist: True Crime Stories

What is ‘Real or Not’ the Tom Girardi Saga:

On this episode of Koltergeist, we dive into the glittering, chaotic world of Erika Jayne — a woman who built her brand on diamonds, glam squads, and the mantra “it’s expensive to be me.” But behind the designer clothes and pop-star persona was a scandal unraveling in real time. As lawsuits mounted against her powerful attorney husband, Tom Girardi, the luxury lifestyle viewers watched on reality TV suddenly took on a much darker tone. Was Erika completely unaware of what was happening behind the scenes, or was the truth hiding beneath the glam all along? From private jets to courtroom drama, this is the story of fame, money, and the moment the fantasy started to crack. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Murder of Brittany Clardy

This story is a parent’s worst nightmare. A normal family who gave their children an ideal upbringing with solid family values. But in this digital age, a secret double life can be unfolding and can culminate in devastation before anyone sees it coming. This is a story about deception, vulnerability, and how quickly innocence can spiral into tragedy. In this episode of Koltergeist, we talk about the murder of Brittany Clardy and how the foundation named in her honor is working to prevent this tragedy from happening to someone else’s daughter.  https://www.newspapers.com/image/250941920/ Feb 25, 2013, page 4 - The Winona Daily News at Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/image/546204647/?match=1&terms=brittany%20clardy] Mar 27, 2013, page B1-B7 - Star Tribune at Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/image/251006235/?match=1&terms=brittany%20clardy] Jun 26, 2013, page B5 - Star Tribune at Newspapers.com [https://www.newspapers.com/image/251011993/] Mom hopes Brittany Clardy’s tragic story helps others – Twin Cities [https://www.twincities.com/2014/11/29/mom-hopes-brittany-clardys-tragic-story-helps-others/] (1)  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyClardyFoundation/] (2)  bclardy.org [https://www.bclardy.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIfOgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXEbzUGu7a2hwTJlbCBeav3hNPbBD-OVBlghBmg7Q4eApKd2XfB1datb1A_aem_vqRD8Xb8LMHly4DsBLoJDw] https://www.newspapers.com/image/250984351/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Cold Case They Tried to Forget; The Murder of Sherri Rasmussen

On this episode of Koltergeist, we step inside a case that haunted Los Angeles for decades. In 1986, Sherri Rasmussen was found brutally murdered inside her own home. Detectives quickly claimed it was a burglary gone wrong… but something about the scene felt off. The violence was personal. The evidence didn’t add up. And somehow, the case seemed to fade into the shadows. As years passed, whispers of obsession, jealousy, and buried secrets began to surface. Why were key clues ignored? Why did investigators overlook a woman who had once been deeply connected to Sherri’s husband? And how did someone so close to law enforcement stay hidden in plain sight for so long? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sherri_Rasmussen https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-15/it-took-lapd-23-years-to-identify-police- detective-as-culprit-in-fatal-love-triangle https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/dateline-detective-story-details-sherri- 090616217.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce _referrer_sig=AQAAAMMZ4b1S- gZoaSUn2UFf42WRNoED4H4SZWDQjZtd0hiwnez2p1FJdng03NOag8HeVASnTNrryvU0xR1 DbRZzdv74P_ZYlWJBcAzKtoas38QHB2kK2vxiQlhbnI4SBfeVSX4PtdQK9SidvXF5_TrNMI6 USL8okMJ06HH0PwYyeWr4 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

"Where there's a will there's a....family member." The fall of MLB pitcher Dan Serafini

This episode of Koltergeist is about one couple that seemed to it all—love, success, wealth and a life most people only dream about. But then tragedy struck when the devoted husband and wife were found brutally attacked in their Lake Tahoe mansion. The crime was a shock- There were no signs of forced entry, just the one haunting question investigators were asking: who would want them dead? The layers were peeled back, uncovering a chilling truth: betrayal often comes wearing a familiar face, and sometimes the deadliest motive is money. This is a story of ambition turned deadly, trust shattered by greed, and a murder where love and generosity were no protection at all. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Lies, Love, and a Parking Lot, the Murder of Rusty Sneiderman

In this episode of Koltergeist, we unravel the haunting case surrounding Andrea Sneiderman and the brutal, daylight murder of her husband, Rusty Sneiderman. What begins as a seemingly random act of violence quickly spirals into something far more complex—filled with secrecy, unsettling behavior, and relationships that don’t quite add up. As investigators dig deeper, attention turns to Andrea’s inner circle, where one connection in particular raises more questions than answers. Strange actions, including disguises, questionable timelines, and a carefully constructed alibi, begin to surface—blurring the line between obsession and something far more deliberate. https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2013/08/20/andrea-sneiderman-gets-5-years-lying-during-investigation-her-husbands/15818949007/ [https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2013/08/20/andrea-sneiderman-gets-5-years-lying-during-investigation-her-husbands/15818949007/] https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ga-court-of-appeals/1728772.html [https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/ga-court-of-appeals/1728772.html] https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1509153923031136 [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1509153923031136] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.