On 4 June 2008, 30 year old Mormon businessman Travis Alexander was found dead in his shower. He’d been shot in the head, stabbed 27 times and his throat had been slit from ear to ear. The only person any of his friends could think that would want to hurt him was his ex-girlfriend Jodi Arias. She maintained her innocence, but the murder trial that followed w ... Show More
Jun 12
ShortHand: The Men Who Stare at Goats & the Psychic Arms Race
If someone told you they could read your mind, levitate, walk through walls, or make your heart explode in your chest, you’d probably either say they were crazy or wait to hear the punchline, and you’d be right to do so.But for over 30 years, the US government spent tens of milli ... Show More
26m 36s
Jun 9
ShortHand: The Princes in the Tower
Back in 1483, two young princes mysteriously vanished from the Tower of London…And more than 500 years later, we’re still arguing about what happened to them. Were Edward V and his little brother Richard murdered on the orders of their dastardly uncle, Richard III? Or did they se ... Show More
30m 30s
Aug 2022
Weirdest Murder Motive Ever
<p>Today’s podcast features two separate, unique stories that share a theme: crazy mysteries that were actually solved. The audio from these stories has been pulled from our YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.</p><p>Story ... Show More
34m 47s
Apr 2022
The Devil Waits in the Bedroom (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
<p>In 2010, a young tutor stepped inside of her student's apartment. At first it was quiet, then a terrified voice called to her from the back bedroom... Had she known what was waiting for her inside of that bedroom, she would have turned and ran.</p><p>For 100s more stories like ... Show More
41m 9s
Mar 2024
208. The Betrayed Daughter: Jade Janks & Tom Merriman
In this episode, Payton and Garrett delve into the case of Jade Janks. When she uncovers a family secret, a chain reaction of events culminates in tragedy. As the trial unfolds, secrets unravel, blurring the lines between victim and perpetrator, prompting the question: where does ... Show More
43m 15s