Stalked & Murdered by Her Own BF?! The Devastating Murder of Lilie James

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   30 Apr 2026 · 25 min

   Mother Survives Brutal Attack With Baby In The Backseat: The Story Of Tiffany Mead

   On July 23rd, 2013, Tiffany Mead agreed to meet her estranged husband, Kristopher Ertmann, at a park in Davis County, Utah to collect a child support payment. Instead, prosecutors say he ambushed her, slitting her throat and forcing her to tell 911 she had tried to harm herself. Miraculously, Tiffany survived -and once she was able to speak, she told investigators what really happened that day. But as the case moved forward, authorities would uncover an even more disturbing plan that suggested the danger was far from over. This episode is sponsored by: Fabletics: shop now at…

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   23 Apr 2026 · 47 min

   High School Party Ends In Murder, Father’s Efforts Result In Justice: The Case Of Keisha Hawkins

   On July 24th, 2011, just days before her 18th birthday, 17-year-old Ne’Keisha “Keisha” Hodges-Hawkins was at a party in Krueger Memorial Park in Michigan City, Indiana, when gunfire broke out in a crowd of more than 100 people. Keisha was struck and killed, and despite the number of witnesses, no one initially came forward with information. For years, the case remained unsolved… until Keisha’s father began searching for answers himself, turning to social media to push for justice and uncover the truth about what happened that night. This episode is sponsored by: Perelel: new customers can…

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   16 Apr 2026 · 45 min

   Police Find Murder Plot Crumpled in Trash?! The Case of Patrick De La Cerda

   In February 2018, 25-year-old Patrick De La Cerda was at home when he fell victim to an ambush-style shooting. His fiancée Jessica Devnani’s jealous ex-boyfriend, Gregory Bender, had been sending harassing messages to the couple for months. After a judge had issued a restraining order, the threats stopped… until the morning of the murder. Police followed a tip to check Bender’s home, where they came across a hand drawn map of De La Cerda’s house and notes that Bender himself made on how to carry out the murder. And if that wasn’t enough, he left out ammunition and shell casings that matched…

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   9 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

   Jealous Rage Fueled Shooting or Accidental Firing? The Case Danielle Nemetz

   On October 16, 2014, 21-year-old Skylar Nemetz shot and killed his wife, 19-year-old Danielle Nemetz. Neighbors who heard the shot were the ones to report the shooting, as Skylar was making no attempt to seek help for his wife. He then seemed to be all over the place in his questioning with the police–from upset and crying, to being combative with officers, to claiming he couldn’t remember what happened, to defending his actions. This episode is sponsored by: Hiya Health Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAE SKIMS - After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select…

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   2 Apr 2026 · 51 min

   He Could Have Been Saved: 911 Dispatch Failures Cost Kyle Plush His Life

   On April 10, 2018, 16-year-old Kyle Plush got trapped in the back of his minivan, and was being crushed by the 3rd row of seats. He was able to call 911 two separate times using his phone's voice assistant, but through a series of missteps by the 911 operator and police sent to look for the car, Plush wasn't discovered until much later, when it was too late, by his father. Kyle Plush Answer The Call Foundation: https://kyleplushanswerthecall.org/ Settlement Agreement Report: https://www.scribd.com/document/53382... Investigation Summary Report: https://www.scribd.com/document/37919...…

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   19 Mar 2026 · 40 min

   She Faked Cancer To Get a Boyfriend!? The Wild Case of Lucy Wieland

   In 2018, an Australian woman decided to begin faking a late-stage ovarian cancer diagnosis to get attention. She went as far as shaving her head and losing weight to really sell the whole thing. Worst of all, she got her partner to put all of his savings into her “treatments” and accepted money from her giving community for a GoFundMe. This episode is sponsored by: Knix - promo code: TCKR Quince Cash App - Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/4g1zpylb #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s).…

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   12 Mar 2026 · 37 min

   He Sexted Other Women With Her Body in His Trunk?! The Murder of Jessie Bardwell

   In December of 2015, 27-year-old Jessie Bardwell moved from Alabama to Texas to live with her boyfriend, 28-year-old Jason Lowe. Her friends and family knew this was a bad situation for her–Jason was abusive and controlling over every facet of her life. In May of 2016, Jessie disappeared, and her father Gary sprung into action. He traveled to Texas himself and got the police involved. He could just feel that she was dead, and even had a nightmare about her murder the night before her disappearance. Gary's "Taken Away" Full Song: JESSIE4 National Domestic Violence Hotline:…

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   5 Mar 2026 · 42 min

   Soldier Evades Capture for HOW LONG?! The Heartbreaking Murder of Cati Blauvelt

   In October 2016, 22-year-old Cati Blauvelt went missing. Her family already had their suspicions on who could have caused her harm–her husband John, an ex-Army recruiter with anger issues who had lost his job, his identity... and blamed it all on her. In reality, John was partying with and supplying drugs and alcohol to minors. He had even allegedly pulled a gun on Cati during a domestic violence incident. This episode is sponsored by: Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAE Merit Beauty Smalls - For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to…

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   26 Feb 2026 · 36 min

   Teen Attacked Outside Library Survives & Her Story Will Amaze You: The Case of Queena Phu

   One night in April 2008, Queena Phu–just days after her 18th birthday and days before the senior prom she was prepping for–was returning books at the library when she was brutally attacked. Thankfully, she survived, but not without sustaining severe brain damage and losing her vision and ability to speak. Her friends and family jumped into action, and local law enforcement knew they needed to bring her attacker off the streets and to justice. Join Queena: https://joinqueena.com/ This episode is sponsored by: EarnIn - when you download the EarnIn app, type in TrueCrimewithKendallRae under…

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    19 Feb 2026 · 46 min

    Evidence in Their Home Proves the Truth Behind Her Murder: Who Killed Heidi Firkus?

    On April 25, 2010, a panic-stricken 25-year-old Heidi Firkus called 911 to report a break-in in her and her husband Nick’s home. That’s when there was a gunshot and screaming. After this, Nick re-dialed 911, screaming that he and Heidi were shot by this intruder. After first responders arrived, Heidi was already dead at the scene, and Firkus was acting strange with police in re-telling his story. Time went on and Firkus remarried… but his second wife found out about the financial problems he was secretly having, and how similar their situation was becoming to his financial situation with his…