A young hitchhiker named Colleen Stan was abducted in 1977 by Cameron and Janice Hooker and held captive in unimaginable conditions for over seven years—locked in boxes, tortured, and psychologically enslaved—before ultimately escaping and helping bring her sadistic captor to justice.
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Jan 23
From Classroom Crush to Contract Killing: Pamela Smart’s Secret
On a quiet New Hampshire street in 1990, a young husband was executed in his own home—what looked like a botched robbery quickly unraveled into something far darker. This episode explores the explosive case of Pamela Smart: a forbidden affair, teenage accomplices, a murder-for-hi ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 9
The Genesee River Killer | Arthur Shawcross
In 1972, a friendly stranger named Art took two boys fishing in upstate New York—and only one ever came home. What followed was a catastrophic failure of justice that allowed a known child killer to walk free, reinvent himself, and go on to murder a dozen more victims as the Gene ... Show More
56m 29s
Nov 2024
Scary Terri | 6. “I need some money, honey.”
Facing pressure from wrongful death suits, Terri filed for bankruptcy, claiming she had no money. But, what if Terri pulled a fast one on the Feds? Binge all episodes of Scary Terri, ad-free today by subscribing to The Binge. Visit The Binge Cases show page on Apple Podcasts and ... Show More
47m 32s
May 2025
312. [AFRICA] The Safari Murder || The Murder of Bianca Rudolph Pt.2
Fraud, Root canals, and a defendant taking the stand. Contributing Writing & Research: The Queen of All Things Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors: Joinbilt.com/bigmad ... Show More
59m 51s
Dec 2022
Ep 221: 13 Years Later - Who Killed Ken Juedes?
<p>In August 2006, 58-year-old Ken Juedes was found shot to death in his home. 13 years later, there would finally be an arrest. </p>
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47m 26s
Jun 2025
314. The Murder of Emma Compton: Crime, Control, and the Hidden Struggles of Strong Women | lovelustfridays x Big Mad True Crime x Critical Incidents
In this episode of lovelustfridays, hosts Jake Deptula and Michele Locke, alongside producer Haley Gray, are joined by Heather Ashley of Big Mad True Crime and Kyle Ashley from Critical Incidents to discuss the tragic story of Emma Compton. They explore the harsh realities of dom ... Show More
1h 37m
Mar 2025
305. [CHINA] The Red Milkshake || The Murder of Robert Kissel Pt.1
A successful businessman, a luxury apartment, and a play date followed by a blackout. [Part 1] Contributing Writing & Research: The Queen of All Things Haley Gray. For information pertaining to this case, check out the highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeathe ... Show More
44m 16s