The Knife: Off Record – 102

This week, Patia tells the story of the Trenchcoat Robbers, Ray Bowman and William “Billy” Kirkpatrick, a notorious duo who evaded capture for two decades. It’s believed they robbed at least 28 banks in the United States. Patia uncovers new details about their crime spree and eve ... Show More

When Ellen was in college, she was kidnapped after leaving her shift at Applebee’s. She recounts the terrifying hour that followed as she was driven around the city, unsure if she would make it out alive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

This week Hannah answers a listener’s question about a man named Tommy Lee Buckley and his “Treasury Gate” scheme— a web of corruption, secret bank accounts, government conspiracy, and a billion dollar payday that was always just around the corner. Then, Patia dives into the dark ... Show More

Nathan Matthews murdered his 16-year-old stepsister Becky Watts—then helped her family search for her. In Part 2, we break down the failed cover-up, the forensic clues that exposed him, and how the truth about one of Britain’s most disturbing family murders finally came to light. ... Show More

20 year old Amy Boyer had no idea that she was being stalked... and she definitely had no idea that she had been being stalked for 8 years. And sadly, this disturbing story climaxes in a murder that shocked America. You're listening to MURDER IN AMERICA.-Listen to our new show, " ... Show More

In 1980, Roger Atkison and Rose Burkert were found bludgeoned in an Iowa motel room: no forced entry, no suspects, and a message scrawled on the mirror. And in 1943, rising Hollywood actor David Bacon was stabbed mid-drive, bleeding out as his car idled on a quiet LA street. "Tru ... Show More

Ever since the mysterious death of Boston Policeman John O’Keefe, during a snowy night in 2022, the small town where he died has been divided. There are two very distinct camps. Was John killed by those at a house party, inside a house full of police and law enforcement, who then ... Show More

What happens when love turns lethal? This episode explores two unforgettable crimes of passion: the brutal 1892 axe murders that made Lizzie Borden a household name, and the 2013 murder of Jennifer Alfonso—photographed and posted on Facebook by her own husband. Two cases, a centu ... Show More

In November 2022, four University of Idaho students were brutally murdered inside their off-campus home. The killer left behind a trail of evidence: from DNA on a knife sheath to cell phone records and chilling witness accounts. Morgan and Kaelyn unravel the case that shocked a c ... Show More

In 2006, John Mark Karr shocked the world by claiming he killed JonBenét Ramsey—only for DNA evidence to prove otherwise. Fourteen years earlier, 19-year-old Juan Rivera confessed to killing 11-year-old Holly Staker in Illinois. He was convicted—three times—despite clear evidence ... Show More

At the end of 2019, a puzzling crime rocked the community of Austin, Texas. A mother, Heidi Broussard, had gone missing, along with her daughter... and nobody had a clue where she had went. But when the facts of the case began to emerge, an extremely dark picture was painted... a ... Show More

In the 1870s, a wave of brutal attacks rocked Boston. The shocking culprit? A 12-year-old boy named Jesse Pomeroy. In Part 1, we examine the origins of his violent behavior—from childhood trauma to disturbing fantasies—and the warning signs that signaled a killer was emerging. Ki ... Show More

In today's episode, Courtney and Colin travel to Tennessee to investigate an active murder case alongside the victim's mother and family, who have been fighting for justice for over a year now. This is the most important, most unjust story they have ever covered, and the most imp ... Show More