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Kimberly Cargill was evil personified. She abused her children for years, circumventing the system to keep them in her clutches. Finally, the state caught on and what she did to keep from trouble was worse than the abuse itself. 

In the tiny, rural village of Emerson, Nebraska, where only about 800 people live nestled in the northern, rolling hills, a series of inexplicable events begins to unfold. What seems like an ordinary morning turns into a nightmare as a young mother stumbles upon clues that hint a ... Show More

On the day before Halloween, sisters Ashlee and Lisa Rucker were shot in the head inside their Florida condominium. There were four witnesses in the apartment, but only one truly knew what happened. Soon the world would find out who was responsible for this heinous killing and th ... Show More

If a horrific murder takes place in your apartment, should the city tear the building down? Stefanie and Matt attempt to answer the question as they break down another very disturbing case. 

The Disappearance of Aleah Beckerle. Redditor theories abound as Stefanie and Matt cover this week's very strange case involving a false confession, and one seriously bizarre kidnapping and murder where the pieces just don't add up. 

A dismembered body is found amongst alligators in a Texas creek. Two people have two different versions of how the crime unfolded, and Stefanie and Matt attempt to figure out who- if anyone- is telling the truth. 

Some acts of violence are completely random- and that makes them even more terrifying. Stefanie and Matt break down a home-invasion murder that went almost exactly to plan. 

The Bever Family is annihilated after two teenage brothers go on a knife-wielding rampage in the hopes of becoming celebrity serial killers. 

Mike Boudet returns for an episode dedicated to some very strange siblings, and a disturbing double-murder in small town Maine. 

Florida sure is a craaazy place! Today's episode covers a plethora of Florida stories you've probably never heard; plus, Stefanie and Matt analyze the deeply disturbing Pulse nightclub shooting. 

The murder of Dee Dee Blanchard uncovered a fascinating web of lies involving a fake disability, Munchausen by proxy, and Hurricane Katrina. 

The Gainsville Ripper. Matt and Stefanie cover the rare Serial Killer episode, featuring decapitated corpses, wrongfully accused suspects, and a strange little love story to boot!