When 6-year-old Haley Zega went missing in the Ozark Mountains authorities believed she might have been abducted but the truth of what happened to her was even harder to imagine. *This episode was originally recorded a few months ago as a bonus episode for our Patreon members. As Sadie continues to resolve her medical issues we will be taking a brief break but plan to be back with new episodes very soon. Thank you for your love and support. We appreciate it so much!!* This episode is...

Sage Smith was a young, charismatic woman who was having fun and pursuing her dreams when she vanished off of the face of the earth. Despite disappearing in a crowded downtown area, and seeing people who knew her that night, Sage Smith was never seen again... and neither was her date from that night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When sisters, Dorthea and Claire Williamson first learned about Dr. Linda Hazzard's revolutionary methods for curing even the cruelest disease, they couldn't wait to seek her out for treatment. They never could have begun to fathom the horrors that awaited them.  This episode is brought to you by Claritin! Go to CLARITIN.COM right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear! This episode is also brought to you in part by our friends at Care/Of. For 50% off your first Care/of...

On May 2nd, 2016 11-year-old Ashlynne Mike and her 9-year-old brother, Ian, were abducted on their way home from school. Many of her loved ones believe that a delay in getting an AMBER Alert out for her contributed to Ashlynne’s terrible murder. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamara Greene was a single mother of three who was working hard as a dancer to pay for her nursing degree so she could support her three children. Her work as a dancer put her in contact with some very rich and powerful men and one of those interactions led to her being murdered in cold blood in 2002.  Thank you to Claritin for sponsoring this episode! Go to claritin.com for your discount today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curtis Dean Anderson prayed upon young girls for years until the day in 2000 when he kidnapped an 8 year old girl who would end his reign of terror for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Terri Jentz and her roommate decided to go on an 80 day bicycle trip across the United States they believed they would have the adventure of a lifetime. Little did they know that their trip would quickly turn into something from a horror movie. Thank you Delly Mozingo for researching and writing this story!!! We love you! For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Annette Craver went missing, her mother learned that two other women in Felix Vail's life, his wife Mary Horton and girlfriend Sharon Hensley had also died or disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and she spent the next several decades in search of the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 15 year old Annette Craver met 41 year old Felix Vail, she couldn't begin to imagine the betrayal that was in store for her, or the woman he had destroyed before he met her.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 10-year-old Zach Ramsay vanished on his way to school the investigation into what happened led police down a deeply disturbing path as they tried to find who was responsible. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In July 2022 a woman found buckets full of human remains in her basement. The investigation into where these remains came from would quickly lead police to one of the most prestigious universities in the United States. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 21-year-old Dawn Rossignol disappeared early one morning on her way to a doctor’s appointment authorities quickly learned that her killer should have been stopped decades before. Thank you to Delly Mozingo for researching and writing this story! For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 year old Tori Bethel was found dead in her apartment in 2022 and police failed to investigate her death as a homicide despite overwhelming evidence that it was. This week we had the honor of speaking with her family about the case to get the full picture of just how badly the system failed them and left potential suspects free to hurt more people.  If you have any information about Tori's death please email the family at [email protected] If you'd like to donate to the family's...

In this episode we finish up the story of serial killer, Gary Hilton, by talking about his first 3 known victims. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 24-year-old Meredith Emerson went for a hike on January 1st, 2008 she wanted to start off the new year doing something she loved. Unfortunately she wouldn’t have the chance to see what the new year would bring. For show notes go to www.theywillkill.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2006, a 32 year old man entered an Amish one-room schoolhouse and committed an unthinkable act. Thank you to Delly Mozingo for your incredible work researching and writing this episode. We love you!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2000, 16 year old Leesa Marie Gray was looking forward to finishing high school and going to college to become a teacher but she crossed paths with a man who would destroy everything.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 58-year-old Todd Stout is found murdered in his temporary home under a bridge his killer would turn out to be one of the last people anyone would expect. Thank you to Delly Mozingo for your hard work researching and writing this episode. We love you!! This episode is brought to you by our friends at Green Chef! Go to greenchef.com/60theywill and use code 60theywill to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rhoden family went to bed on April 21st, 2016 and when they woke up the next day, their world had been blown apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the afternoon of May 14th, 1985 78-year-old Ruth Pelke was murdered by 4 teenaged girls leading to 15-year-old Paula Cooper being the first underage woman to be sentenced to death in United States history. This episode is brought to you by Care/of. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code theywill50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the outside, the Lisowskis were the ideal family, but three of the family members were living in a house of horrors. This episode was researched and written by Delly Mozingo. Thank you, Delly!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carol and Reggie Sumner had been highschool sweethearts who reconnected and fell in love almost 40 years after they lost track of each other. They had just retired to Florida to enjoy their golden years together when they would be betrayed by someone who they had shown great kindness. This episode is sponsored by Green Chef! The #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well! Go to greenchef.com/60theywill and use code 60theywill to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months!! Learn more about your ad...

On a sunny Tuesday in May, 1992, Mary Jo Buttafuoco answered a knock at her door that would change her life forever.  Today's episode is sponsored by our friends at Hello Fresh! Go to HelloFresh.com/theywillfree and use code theywillfree for FREE breakfast for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 47-year-old Rita Maze went missing her family feared the worst. When Rita was found just a few hours later her family was stuck between two equally horrible possibilities as to what happened to the woman they loved. This episode was researched and written by Delly Mozingo. Thank you, Delly!! This episode was sponsored by our friends at Prose Haircare. For 50% off your first order go to Prose.com/THEYWILL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices