Manson Follower Bruce Davis Dies in Prison at 83
#CharlesManson #TrueCrimeBruce Davis, a Charles Manson follower convicted in the 1969 killings of Gary Hinman and Donald "Shorty" Shea, died Friday at California Medical Facility in Vacaville while serving a life sentence. Parole was repeatedly denied over decades. read more
Bali Police Probe Australian Familys Suspected Murder-Suicide
#Bali #TrueCrimeBali police are investigating the deaths of Australian man Damien John Shaw, 56, and his two young children, found in their Kuta bungalow. The case is being treated as a suspected murder-suicide while his wife remains in deep shock. read more
Couple Fights 15 Years to Free Double Murderer
#TrueCrime #DanaChandlerMarried true-crime enthusiasts Eileen and Keen Umbehr spent over 15 years fighting to prove Dana Chandler's innocence in a 2002 double murder, now featured in HBO's docuseries. Despite overturned convictions and a hung jury, Chandler was convicted again in 2025. read more
Gang Leader Convicted in Tupac Shakur Murder
#TupacShakur #TrueCrimeGang leader Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted for orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, largely due to his own memoir detailing the crime. Prosecutors say without the book, he may never have faced charges. Sentencing is set for October 13. read more
Model Accused of Stealing From Dates Faces Competency Hearing
#TrueCrime #LegalNewsModel Adva Lavie's competency hearing halts her theft case for allegedly stealing cash, gold, and designer goods from dating app matches. She faces six felonies; proceedings pause until September 9th. read more
Ex-TV Anchor Pleads Guilty in Halloween Stabbing Death
#CrimeNews #TrueCrimeFormer TV anchor Angelynn Mock pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for stabbing her 80-year-old mother on Halloween, claiming self-defense and believing her mom was "the devil." Sentencing is set for October 5. read more
Ohio Doctor Killed in Alleged Plot With Daughter
#OhioMurder #TrueCrimeOhio doctor Tamela Dutcher, who studied teen violence, was fatally shot in an alleged plot involving her daughter and boyfriend. Three suspects face aggravated murder charges, with texts revealing a planned attack. read more
Jurors hear Tupac suspect admit nephew fired fatal shots
#TupacTrial #TrueCrimeJurors heard Duane Davis's 2008 interview admitting his nephew Orlando Anderson fired the fatal shots killing Tupac Shakur. Davis claims he passed a gun during the Las Vegas shooting, while his defense calls his statements fiction. read more
True Crime Obsession Explained by Psychology, Community
#TrueCrime #PsychologyTrue crime fascinates audiences through benign hedonic masochism, offering safe fear and moral lessons. It builds community via shared storytelling, while streaming platforms amplify binge consumption. This enduring genre satisfies psychological needs for control, belonging, and threat rehearsal. read more
Connecticut man charged in ex-girlfriends fatal stabbing
#TrueCrime #DomesticViolenceA Connecticut man allegedly obsessed with his ex-girlfriend threatened to stab her for months before fatally attacking her. Police recovered the discarded weapon, and he now faces murder charges. read more
Nick Reiner Indicted in Parents Stabbing Deaths
#RobReiner #TrueCrimeNick Reiner indicted for murdering parents Rob and Michele Reiner, facing new lying-in-wait allegation. Grand jury bypasses preliminary hearing, speeding trial. He pleads not guilty, remains jailed without bail. read more
Teen Victim in California Vineyard Identified After 48 Years
#TrueCrime #ColdCaseA teen murder victim found in a California vineyard in 1978 has been identified as Michelle Louise Collier, 15, through DNA technology. Her family finally has closure, but her killer remains unknown. read more
Mississippi mother gets life for sons murder, hidden body
#MurderCase #TrueCrimeA mother killed her son, hid his body behind a false wall, then sent fake texts and letters pretending he was alive. Jerri Roby was jailed for life. She had a prior murder conviction. read more
New Documentary Challenges Scott Peterson Murder Conviction
#ScottPeterson #TrueCrimeA new A&E documentary explores the Los Angeles Innocence Project’s claims of overlooked evidence and witness accounts, potentially challenging Scott Peterson’s conviction for killing his pregnant wife Laci. Peterson remains imprisoned. read more
Detroit Lions Cut Terrion Arnold After Kidnapping Arrest
#NFL #TrueCrimeDetroit Lions released cornerback Terrion Arnold after his arrest for allegedly orchestrating the kidnapping and beating of three men. A Florida judge set his bail at $1 million, ruling he poses low flight risk due to media scrutiny. read more
Georgia man dies of heart attack dumping girlfriends body
#TrueCrime #GeorgiaA Georgia man strangled his girlfriend, then died of a heart attack while dumping her body in Alabama woods. Authorities found both bodies together, confirming strangulation via autopsy. He had a pre-existing heart condition. read more
Father wont return to teaching after Netflix comments
#NetflixDoc #TrueCrimeMackenzie Shirilla’s father, Steve Shirilla, will not return to his teaching job after comments in Netflix’s *The Crash* documentary. He criticized the school’s handling and insists his daughter is innocent. She was convicted of intentionally crashing her car, killing two people. read more
New Docuseries Links Amnesia Man to Unsolved Murders
#ColdCases #TrueCrimeA man found naked behind a Burger King in 2004 claimed amnesia. A new docuseries suggests he may have ties to cold cases and organized crime, raising unsettling questions about his true identity. read more
Influencer, father charged in murder plot targeting singer
#MurderForHire #TrueCrimeTikTok influencer Gabbie Gonzalez, her father, and ex-boyfriend were charged in a murder-for-hire plot targeting her former partner, boy band singer Jack Avery, amid a custody dispute. They face 25 years to life if convicted. read more
Woman uses TikTok to solve mom’s 1993 murder
#TrueCrime #JusticeForStacyA woman uses TikTok and a podcast to seek justice for her mother's 1993 murder, haunted by her sister's childhood claim. Despite stalled investigations, she pushes for public accountability after prosecutors refuse charges without a confession. read more
Daughter uses TikTok, podcast to solve moms 1993 murder
#ColdCase #TrueCrimeNikki Wasilishin, 10 when her mother was murdered in 1993, now uses TikTok and a podcast to seek justice. Her three-year-old sister said "Papi killed mommy" that night. Despite authorities ruling it homicide, no charges were filed, prompting Nikki's public advocacy. read more
Utah Grief Book Author Sentenced for Husband’s Murder
#KouriRichins #TrueCrimeA Utah mother who wrote a children’s book about grief after her husband’s death will be sentenced for his murder. Kouri Richins was convicted of lacing his drink with fentanyl, facing decades to life in prison. read more
Singer D4vd faces murder hearing for teens death
#D4vd #TrueCrimeSinger D4vd faces murder, sexual abuse, and dismemberment charges for killing 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. A preliminary hearing will determine if evidence supports a trial, with prosecutors citing child abuse imagery and her body found in his Tesla. read more
Summer House stars cousin charged in grandmothers murder
#SummerHouse #TrueCrimeWest Wilson's cousin Dakota Sweeney allegedly fatally shot their grandmother Gayle Wilson, 75, in Missouri after an argument about chores. Sweeney faces first-degree murder charges and pleaded not guilty. The shooting occurred before Wilson's "Summer House" reunion filming. read more
Woman stabs boyfriend over dinner dispute
#DomesticViolence #TrueCrimeA Wisconsin woman, Mikayla Kloth, allegedly stabbed her boyfriend Lukas Rosch to death because he chose to cook at home instead of taking her on a date night. She admitted the attack, saying she was angry. Her bond is $2 million. read more
Singer D4vd Charged With Murdering Teen Girl
#D4vd #TrueCrimeProsecutors allege singer D4vd fatally stabbed and dismembered a 14-year-old girl with chainsaws in his garage after she threatened to expose their sexual relationship. He has pleaded not guilty to murder charges. read more
New York Exhibit Explores Dark Serial Killer Fascination
#TrueCrime #PsychologyA new NYC exhibit forces visitors to sign waivers before viewing gruesome serial killer crime scenes. Experts say our obsession stems from fear, control, and understanding evil from a safe distance. read more
Serial Killer Exhibit Requires Waiver for Graphic Horror
#TrueCrime #PsychologyA new NYC exhibit recreates serial killer crime scenes, requiring waivers for emotional distress. Experts explore why true crime fascinates us, blending fear, control, and a desire to understand evil from a safe distance. read more
Podcast Breaks 44-Year-Old Cold Case Murder
#ColdCase #TrueCrimeA podcast helped solve the 1982 cold-case murder of 16-year-old Roxanne Sharp in Louisiana. Four men were arrested for aggravated rape and second-degree murder. Authorities credited persistence, collaboration, and investigative technology for finally delivering justice after 43 years. read more
Home Alone House Owner Dead After Child Sex Charges
#HomeAlone #TrueCrimeFormer 'Home Alone' house owner John Abendshien, 79, died by apparent suicide at an Illinois nature preserve days after being charged with child sex abuse material possession. No foul play suspected. read more
Autopsy: Teen in D4vds Car Died from Stabbing
#TrueCrime #CelebrityNewsA delayed autopsy reveals 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from multiple penetrating injuries. Her dismembered body was found in singer D4vd's trunk. He is charged with murder and sexual acts with a minor, pleading not guilty. read more
Autopsy: Teen in D4vds Car Died of Multiple Stab Wounds
#TrueCrime #CelebrityScandalA delayed autopsy reveals 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from multiple penetrating injuries. Her dismembered body was found in singer D4vd's trunk. He is charged with murder and sexual acts with a minor, pleading not guilty. read more
Gilgo Killer Confessed to Seven Home Murders
#GilgoBeachKiller #TrueCrimeGilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann confessed to his ex-wife that he murdered eight women, with seven killings occurring in their home's basement. He pleaded guilty to the murders, ending a long investigation. read more
Gilgo Killers Ex-Wife Reveals Chilling Confession
#GilgoBeach #TrueCrimeGilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty in April 2026 to murdering seven women. His ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, reveals in a documentary that he confessed to killing eight victims, including seven in their family home. read more
Pop Star Charged in Teens Grisly Murder
#TrueCrime #CelebrityNewsSinger D4vd, legally David Burke, faces murder charges for the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Prosecutors allege he murdered her to silence her testimony about their sexual relationship, which began when she was 13. read more
Digital Blackout Backfires, Helps Convict Idaho Killer
#DigitalEvidence #TrueCrimeAn FBI agent reveals Bryan Kohberger's deliberate digital blackout during the Idaho murders became key evidence. His phone's suspicious inactivity, combined with later searches about the crimes, helped prove premeditation and secure his guilty plea. read more
Vloggers Husband Arrested After Wife Vanishes at Sea
#MissingPerson #TrueCrimeBrian Hooker was arrested in the Bahamas after his wife Lynette vanished at sea. He denies wrongdoing. The couple documented travels on YouTube, where she previously joked about marital strain. Her daughter alleges a history of conflict. read more
FedEx Driver Admits Guilt in Girls Murder as Jury Weighs Death
#TrueCrime #TexasTrialFormer FedEx driver Tanner Horner pleaded guilty to murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand after delivering a Christmas gift to her Texas home. He claimed he accidentally hit her, but prosecutors allege he kidnapped and strangled her. The trial will determine his sentence. read more
Easter Egg Hunt Uncovers Childs Skull
#CaliforniaNews #TrueCrimeA small human skull was discovered by a family during an Easter egg hunt at DeForest Park in Long Beach, California. Authorities recovered the remains for examination, shocking local residents on the holiday. read more
Texas Double Murder Plea Deal Sparks Family Outrage
#TrueCrime #JusticeSystemLazerith Carrillo, 22, received a 50-year sentence via a plea deal for a 2023 Texas double murder, avoiding a capital trial. He could be eligible for parole after 25 years, leaving the victims' families devastated and feeling denied justice. read more