Girlfriends Plea Heard Before Murder
#TrueCrime #JusticeForGabriellaGabriella Cartagena, 24, was found dead in Michigan after a desperate call to her mother. Her boyfriend, Robert Chilcote, is in custody as the sole suspect. Police believe she was killed in Wisconsin and moved. read more
Petito Offers Hope in Guthrie Search
#MissingPersons #TrueCrimeGabby Petito's father sympathizes with Nancy Guthrie's family over the frustrating search, noting similar false leads. The 84-year-old's 12-day disappearance involves evidence like gloves and blood. Authorities seek footage as the investigation continues. read more
TV Anchors Mom Vanishes in High-Tech Ransom Mystery
#MissingPerson #TrueCrimeNancy Guthrie, 84, mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson home. Blood droplets and a ransom note demanding Bitcoin were found. The FBI investigates, but there are no suspects in this high-profile abduction case. read more
Minnesota Man Admits to Dismembering Pregnant Sister
#TrueCrime #MinnesotaA Minnesota man pleaded guilty to murdering his pregnant sister, dismembering her with a saw and hatchet. He claimed she was "no longer innocent." The 24-year-old faces a life sentence for the 2024 killings. read more
"Happy Face" Series Explores Impact of Having Serial Killer Father
#HappyFace #TrueCrimeIn a new Paramount+ series, Melissa G. Moore shares her story growing up with her father, the infamous serial killer 'Happy Face.' The series, premiering March 20, focuses on the impact on Melissa's life amidst her father's heinous crimes. read more
"From Murder Suspect to 'Hot Assassin': The Disturbing Trend"
#CelebrityCulture #TrueCrimeLuigi Mangione faces an extradition hearing for the murder of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson, drawing attention to the troubling aspect of glorifying serious crime suspects, known as the "hot assassin" phenomenon. read more
TikTok helps track down murder suspect in Florida case
#TrueCrime #TikTokInJusticeA TikTok true crime sleuth aided Florida police in identifying Benjamin Williams, who shot Joana Peca, his estranged girlfriend, while she held their baby in 2021. The suspect was tracked down in Mexico after a social media post, leading to his arrest. read more
"Killer Grandma: HBO Documentary Unveils Lois Riess' Tragic Case"
#LoisRiess #TrueCrimeLois Riess will remain in prison for life after killing her husband and another woman. In a new HBO documentary, she speaks out for the first time, detailing years of abuse and a mental breakdown that led to the murders. . read more
Kansas Prison Escapee John Manard Dies in Arizona Prison
#PrisonEscape #TrueCrimeJohn Manard, who escaped prison by hiding in a dog crate and inspired a movie, passed away at 45 in Arizona. He broke out in 2006 with the help of Toby Dorr, who served 27 months for aiding him. The couple had plans for a podcast. read more
#HollywoodCrime #TrueCrime
Gavin Smith, a Hollywood executive, vanished in 2012, only for his body to be found in a shallow grave two years later. His disappearance unraveled a tale of infidelity, leading to his murder by the husband of a woman he had an affair with. read more
#TrueCrime #LosAngeles
After Hollywood executive Gavin Smith vanished in 2012, his body was discovered in a shallow grave two years later, revealing a tale of infidelity, jealousy, and murder. The case was featured in a true crime docuseries, shedding light on the darker side of Los Angeles. read more
#FriendshipBetrayed #TrueCrime
A Utah woman poisons her best friend after taking out a life insurance policy. The friends of 25 years became roommates; the poisoning was discovered after her roommate fell severely ill multiple times. read more
#SeattleCrime #TrueCrime
Three teenagers discovered a suitcase with human remains on a Seattle beach, leading to the revelation of a landlord, Michael Lee Dudley, as a killer. Dudley dismembered renters Austin Weener and Jessica Lewis over unpaid rent, and was sentenced to 46 years in prison. read more
#TrueCrime #Podcasts
Critics often accuse true crime podcasts of being exploitative and ethically questionable. A podcast helped identify the 1975 murder victim, Oscar James Nedd. Brad Willis' MurderETC assisted in unveiling Nedd's identity through a sheriff's reinvestigation. read more
#TrueCrime #Ethics
True crime obsession led a writer to invest time and money into solving a missing person's case but facing ethical dilemmas, and no resolution, nearly causing a breakdown. The genre can be exploitative, raising questions about justice and privacy. read more