On April 17, 2016 A motorist found the burned, beaten, and frostbit body of a woman on a desolate stretch of Highway 212 in the Crow Reservation in Montana. Miraculously she was still alive. Join me as I tell John the case of Roylynn Rides Horse and the senseless act of violence that left her in the condition in which she was found.  Trigger Warning: domestic violence, extreme violence ** Correction: the time between the murder of Hanna Harris and Roylynn Rides Horse was 3 years not 9, I...

Today’s case spans three countries and the course of ten years. It begins as separate tragic cases of young individuals who are in crisis, but when a 64 year old self-admitted armchair detective got involved she slowly began to connect all the dots…something horrible was happening on the internet.  Trigger Warnings: Today’s case deals with discussions surround suicide and suicide ideations Resources: Suicide Prevention resources The national suicide prevention lifeline is now 988 (Suicide...

On November 14, 2015 the most unthinkable crime was committed in the midst of a youth football game in Scottsville, KY reaffirming the scary truth that it is not the unknown we should fear, but those closest to us. Join me as I tell Johnny the case of seven year old Gabriella Doolin. Trigger warning: sexual abuse and murder of a minor Sponsors: Factor Meals Factormeals.com/truecrimecouple50 and use code truecrimecouple50 to get 50% off Miracle Made TryMiracle.com/TCC and use the code TCC...

30 year old Cindy Monkman went missing in the hours before she was supposed to catch a flight home with her sister for Christmas. Join me as I tell John the heartbreaking case of Cindy and how falling in love can sometimes be a very dangerous thing to do.  Kathy Monkman Higham’s links: Blog Youtube Channel  Sponsors: FUM TryFum.com/tcc Get 10% when you use code tcc Sources: Source...

The case that we have for you today will take us on a scenic road trip from the beautiful Vancouver Island through the majestic pacific northwestern state of Washington, with our final destination being Seattle. But somewhere along the way a wrong turn was taken, and the vast and dense forests around us, once beautiful and intoxicating, will take on a new sinister light. And very quickly the trip that was supposed to be fun for a young, new couple, just beginning to map out their own lives,...

In New Washoe City, Nevada two armed gunmen stormed into the trailer of the Dodd Family in late December of 2012. In their wake they would leave the head of the household dead and a family reeling from the seemingly senseless act of violence. But as the investigation fell into the lap of investigators the family would only be further torn apart by devastating secrets and betrayals.  Patreon.com/truecrimecouple Sources: Reno-Gazette Journal archives accessed through Newspapers.com...

Detective Scott Day had been on the Edmond Police Force for just about 20 years. Close to his retirement, he could reflect back on his career and be proud of the work that he had done…all except for that one case from 18 years prior. He had been a rookie officer then, and the first to respond to the scene of a murder and a violent sexual assault. The case had gone unsolved and haunted the community. It was something that he thought about often. The house, the details, he could see the only...

Just weeks before Christmas a woman was found murdered in her car on a remote country road in Texas. Her murderer was trying to throw off detectives with a faked sexual assault, the clothes of the victim folded neatly in the front seat, her purse missing but not other the other valuables in the vehicle. They didn’t know what to make of it. But the family of Sandy Harper Dial would not let their sister/daughter’s case go unsolved. And don’t worry this case is solved…the only problem is…it...

Please enjoy a short clip of the new true crime podcast, Slaycation. This captivating, engaging, and at times darkly humorous podcast is hosted by Kim, a true crime fanatic, her comedy writer husband, and his TV producing partner and looks to shed new light on the dangers that lurk when your relaxation is up and your guard is down.

In 1995 detectives from the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Department had a witness who saw the man that brutally murdered a mother of two in her hair salon. They had another witness that saw the vehicle he had most likely been driving, and to the credit of one very diligent criminalist, they had his DNA…but for an infuriating ten years the murderer of Dana Satterfield would evade them allowing him to wreak havoc on the women in his life. That is until 2005 when the guilt got the better of one...

When a badly burned body is found in a home in Las Vegas on April 9, 2021 it only takes investigators a short time to figure out who committed the crime. In this case it is not the investigation that must be discussed but rather the years leading up to this tragic event.  Patreon.com/TCC Sponsors: Blissy Blissy.com/TCC and use code TCC to get an additional 30% off  Skylight Frames To get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame just go SkylightFrame.com/COUPLE Sources: Youtube video:...

On the night of March 23, 1997 a 911 call came in from a 16 year old boy who stated that he had come home that night to find his father murdered in the living room. He was unsure if the other members of his family were alive because he had left the home in fear. When police responded they found four members of the Hunt and Duke family brutally murdered. Patreon.com/truecrimecouple Sponsors: Skylight...

Cult leaders, with their charisma and allure, always wield a captivating influence over the individuals who become their devoted followers. These figures not only have the ability to deliver their ideologies in a way that unfolds gradually and increases with intensity over time but also their ability to fulfill the needs of those who seek purpose, belonging, or a sense of identity. In today’s episode we will take on such a case when discussing the crimes of Jeffrey Lundgren and the event that...

The body of Corey Parker was found the day after Thanksgiving in her Jacksonville, FL apartment. She had been brutalized and stabbed over 100 times. It would take detectives over a year to bring her killer to justice and when they did they learned that this was a family affair…just not the kind you could ever...

Join us for our annual listener stories episode! If you submitted a story be on the lookout for an email with the details of your Amazon gift card or a message from us. Thank you for all of your submissions, they were amazing, you are amazing, WE LOVE YOU ALL! Happy Halloween, xx TCC

In the early morning hours of Valentine’s Day a storm rolled into Hollandsburg, IN but it was not the storm the residents had prepared themselves for. Four members of the Spencer family were brutally murdered in their family’s home. Join me as I tell John a case filled with heartbreak and resilience.  Patreon.com/truecrimecouple Sponsors: Blissy Try now risk-free for 60 nights, at Blissy.com/TCC and get an additional 30% off when you use code...

The murder of Brandi Peters and her children was a tragic and horrifying event that shocked the community of Tallahassee, Florida in November of 2010. The investigation that followed was a difficult and complicated one. It would take nine years and two court cases to try and get justice for the family that had been so brutally slain. Do you think the prosecution got it right? Trigger Warning: This episode contains harm against children Send your listener stories to...

Chris Smith moved to sunny Orange County, CA to escape the corporate world of Silicon Valley. He was talented and hardworking which earned him a lot of money very quickly in the budding new tech capital of California. But just shy of two years into the start of his successful new company Chris decided to cash in and get out. So what caused the man who had everything to get up and leave those everythings behind. Had he done something he was trying to escape, or was there someone or something...

On Christmas Eve 1991 23 year old Dana Ireland went out for a ride using her sister’s bike while her family was in Hawaii for an extended vacation. But the picturesque life that the family had been enjoying would be ripped from under them when the bike Dana was riding was discovered mangled. The only trace of Dana left behind was her sneaker and a clump of her long blonde hair. Join me as I tell John about the murder of Dana Ireland, the convoluted search for the person who committed this...

In the Spring of 1999 a beautiful young woman, just shy of her 19th birthday went missing after leaving her house on the eve of the first day of her full time job. Both her family and employer knew that she would never miss that first day of work, so when she never came home and did not show up for work they knew that something was wrong. The investigation into her disappearance would leave a black mark on the reputation of the Akron, Ohio police department and the beginning of legal battles...

Two weeks before Christmas in 2001 there was a brutal home invasion in Early, Iowa while a mother of three was home alone with her children. She fought for her life and the life of her kids. During the struggle there was one death, one death that led to a decade long struggle for justice. Patreon.com/truecrimecouple  Sponsors: True Crime Obsessed Podcast Hello Fresh HelloFresh.com/tcc50  and use code tcc50 for 50% off plus free...

On the night of September 20, 2009 the Gee Family was mercilessly slaughtered in their homes. The small town of Beason was shocked and horrified to think that a person so evil could walk among them. Join me as I tell John the case of the Gee family and the lurid trial that followed.  Patreon.com/truecrimecouple Sponsors: First Leaf Wine (AMAZING  wines - 6 bottles for under $45) tryfirstleaf.com/tcc Sources: Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7

Killaloe village in eastern Ontario would see the tragic case of the Dell Family. I promise you that you will never guess what comes next in the tale of heartbreak, murder, arson, motorcycles. Join me as I tell John about Cherrylle Dell Trigger Warning: Discussions of suicide and the sexual abuse of...

Leon Benson spent more than half of his life, a total of 24 years, in an Indiana state prison for a murder he didn't commit. Despite the lack of physical evidence and a questionable eyewitness identification, he was convicted. But new realities start to come to light when attorney Lara Bazelon takes up his case and is determined to secure Benson's release. Season three of Suspect, co-produced by Campside Media and Wondery, delves into the flaws in the criminal justice system that led to...