On August 20, 1989, José and Kitty Menendez were shot to death in their upscale Beverly Hills home. For several months following the shocking event, their murders remained unsolved, with their sons, Lyle and Erik, initially claiming they discovered their parents' lifeless bodies. However, after exhibiting some unusual behaviors that raised suspicions, the brothers eventually confessed to the murders. They claimed they acted out of fear, citing years of alleged psychological and physical...

In November 2015, Amy Vilardi went to her mother’s home to check on her when she found a gruesome scene: her mother, Cathy Scott, her husband, Mike Scott, and their parents, Barbara Scott and Violet Taylor had been murdered. The case went cold for nearly 8 years until 2 persons of interest were named. Amy and her husband Ross Vilardi were arrested and charged with four counts of murder each, and they remain in jail today. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join...

Laureen Rahn disappeared on April 26, 1980, from her home in Manchester, New Hampshire. At the time of her disappearance, she was only 14 years old, a young girl with her whole life ahead of her. Over the years, there have been multiple tips, numerous sightings, and various leads concerning Laureen’s case, yet she has never been located. Tragically, to this day, her case remains unresolved and continues to perplex investigators and haunt those who loved her. If you have any information about...

Teri Jendusa Nicolai escaped her abusive relationship, but 3 years after her ex-husband threatened that he would “make her pay” for divorcing him, he abducted her and subjected her to 26 hours of torture that she believed was going to end her life. Today, Teri is a victims advocate as she helps so many others by sharing her story and getting laws passed to help protect them. If you or someone you know is in an emotionally, verbally, mentally, or physically abusive relationship, you can get...

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In March 2020, 33-year-old Holly Boisvert was arrested in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. Holly had lived in Fond Du Lac since 2011, but 18 years earlier, she was 16 years old and living in Fort Wayne, Indiana when she was involved in a fight that resulted in the death of her so-called friend Stacy DeGrandchamp. 17 year old Stacy had big aspirations when her life was so senselessly ripped from her, and it took almost 2 decades for her to see justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On November 8, 1954, 14-year-old Carolyn Wasilewski was brutally murdered just eight miles away from her family home in Baltimore, Maryland. Little evidence was left at the crime scene, but one peculiar and mysterious detail that was discovered was the name "Paul" written in bold pink lipstick on Carolyn’s thigh. Was this an intentional red herring or perhaps a vital piece of evidence that could lead to a breakthrough? Regardless of its significance, Carolyn's case remains unsolved, and it is...

In early 2012, 16 year old Skylar Neese started feeling like her two best friends, Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf, were becoming more distant from her. But she never could have expected what they were planning. Two teenagers committed a horrific act and now 12 years later, they are becoming eligible for parole - meaning they would have the ability to live a life that was ripped away from Skylar. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To...

The Jeff Davis 8, which is also referred to as the Jennings 8, is a series of unsolved murders that occurred in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, from 2005 to 2009. During this period, the grim discovery of the bodies of eight women were made in swamps, canals and wooded areas that are located around the town of Jennings. The victims of these crimes were Loretta Chassion Lewis, Ernestine Daniels Patterson, Kristen Lopez, Whitnei Dubois, Laconia Brown, Crystal Zeno, Brittney Gary, and Necole...

The Academy at Ivy Ridge was a “behavior correction institution for troubled teens” that operated from 2001-2009 in Ogdensburg, New York. Started by Robert Lichfield, Ivy Ridge claimed to be a school that taught kids honor, respect, and loyalty. But in reality, it was essentially a prison where children were abused and forced to comply with strict rules and procedures. Recently, survivors returned to the abandoned school and found troves of files and footage of what happened there; they are...

Joseph Smedley was 20 years old when he went missing on September 27, 2015. Five days later, two fishermen found him in Griffey Lake, Indiana. He was fully clothed and had binoculars around his neck. He also had a backpack filled with about 66 pounds of rocks. Many questions remain unanswered surrounding Joseph's death and his family will not give up until Joseph has justice. If you or someone you know has any information regarding Joseph’s death please submit a tip via the Facebook page or...

On January 26, 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg left work early due to an unexpected nor’easter that was descending upon Philadelphia, where she lived. Before the day's end, Ellen would be found deceased in her apartment, from an apparent suicide. Or was it? To this day, Ellen’s case has sparked controversy among experts, the public, and especially The Greenberg family, who believed Ellen could not have taken her own life, especially considering the violent and horrific way she died. Now,...

February 10th, 1990 was supposed to be a normal busy Saturday at Las Cruces Bowl in Las Cruces, New Mexico. But instead, two gunmen entered the bowling alley, stole money from the safe, rifled through cabinets, then fired 25 shots at 7 victims and lit the building on fire. Despite 3 surviving victims and witnesses seeing the men, they have never been identified and their motive remains unknown to this day. A $32,000 reward is available for anyone with information that helps identify the...

On January 12, 1995, three evil individuals brutally tortured and killed 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer, for no reason. Among them, Christa Pike was sentenced to death and is currently residing on death row in Tennessee for her role in this horrifying crime. Notably, she is the only woman on death row in the state, and as of now, there is no execution date set for her case. There is a lot of controversy surrounding Pike’s case and many feel that she was too young to be sentenced to death, while...

This installment of Listener Stories includes some amazing survivors of horrible and scary situations, a spirit who appreciated a gift, and reminders to always TRUST YOUR GUT! To submit a listener story, click here. Click here to join our Patreon.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Parker Ray is often regarded as a true monster due to his heinous acts. It is believed that from the mid-1950s until 1999, the year he was finally apprehended, he kidnapped, raped, tortured, and ultimately killed an estimated 40 to 60 individuals, with a significant portion of these victims being women. His reign of terror came to an end thanks to the incredible bravery of a survivor, Cynthia Vigil, who managed to escape from what he referred to as his “toy box.” This courageous act led...

In the 1970s, serial killer Rodney Alcala killed at least 7 people in California, New York, and likely many other states. When he was arrested, hundreds of photographs of men, women, and children were found that he had taken as a “professional photographer”, and many were extremely explicit. While he was eventually convicted of 7 murders and other crimes, it is believed the hundreds of unidentified subjects of his photographs could be victims of Alcala’s that are currently cold cases. Here...

Marqueise Coleman was tragically murdered in St. Pauls, North Carolina when he was only 19 years old. It’s been 3 years since that fateful day, and despite ongoing efforts, the police investigation has yet to yield substantial leads or bring his family any closer to uncovering the person or persons behind this horribly tragic crime. Anyone with information regarding Marqueise’s unsolved murder is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at (910) 865-8477 or the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at...

Between 1992 and 1999, four men in South Australia murdered 12 people - most of whom were friends or family members. In May 1999, investigators were working on a missing persons investigation when they discovered barrels hidden in an old bank vault in Snowtown, South Australia. The remains of 8 people were found inside the barrels, and when they learned the extent of the crimes that had been committed, the “bodies in barrels” murders became known one of Australia’s most horrific cases.  Click...

On January 2, 2014, 30-year-old Ernesto “Gibby” Galvan mysteriously vanished without a trace. It wasn't until nearly 8 months later, on July 21st, that the decomposed remains of Gibby were discovered in the Rainbow Beach area of the American Falls Reservoir. The cause of Gibby's death continues to elude the public. What is clear, though, is that Gibby met a violent end - a chilling reminder that a decade has passed with his killer still at large. If you or someone you know has any information...

Gannon Stauch was just 11 years old when he went missing in January 2020. His stepmother Leticia was the last person to see him, but when her story started to drastically change, suspicion was cast onto her. Investigators then discovered that her trip to Florida just days after Gannon’s disappearance wasn’t what it seemed, and her adamant claims that she wanted Gannon to come home were just for show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been 38 years since Christopher Abeyta disappeared from his crib in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was only 7 months old. His parents were asleep just a few feet away. Over the years, police focused on the family, missing opportunities to pursue other possible suspects, but today police have a person of interest and it may be someone who was closer to the case than they once believed… If you have any information, you are asked to call 1-800-The-Lost or you can reach out to Det. Thompson...

Helen Munnings was only 20 years old when she disappeared from Tasmania, Australia in 2008. She was a young mother with another child on the way purportedly by Adam Taylor, a man 15+ years her senior. Despite an inquest into her disappearance and suspected death, pointing to Taylor being the #1 person of interest, Helen's case still remains opened and unsolved. Anyone with Information please contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or visit crimestopperstas.com.au to submit a tip...

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