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In Part 2, dive deeper into Nichol Kessinger and the questions that have followed her since the Watts murders. From changing her name and disappearing from the public eye to the bizarre rumors and alleged sightings surrounding her, Nichol’s life after the case is almost as mysterious as her role in it. . 🔗 Crime Online Article https://www.crimeonline.com/2018/12/10/this-is-not-a-witch-hunt-chris-watts-prosecutor-cannot-explain-data-from-girlfriends-phone-showing-shanann-watts-searches-months-before-affair-began/ . If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into

The Chris Watts case may be one of the most infamous family annihilation cases ever, but years later, there are still details that leave people questioning whether we got the full story. In Part 1, dive back into Chris and Shannan’s marriage, his relationship with Nichol Kessinger, and the shocking reason he is suddenly back in the headlines. . If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise.  . 🔎Join Our True Crime Club & Get Exclusive Content & Perks.

In 2025, 16-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick called 911 after her mother and stepfather were found shot to death inside their home, but investigators soon began questioning whether Sarah knew more than she was letting on. Now, after multiple delays and a new piece of evidence involving the alleged murder weapon, Sarah’s trial is facing even more questions. . If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise.  . 🔎Join Our True Crime Club & Get Exclusive Conten

The investigation into RC and Eugene Horsch’s Philadelphia “House of Horrors” just keeps getting darker, with police now linking seven missing women to the home and uncovering disturbing images and videos involving some of them. But that’s not all investigators found inside the Horsch property… .Ohio House of Horrors: New Photos from Inside, 16 "Almost Feral" Kids Rescued & Very Dark Timeline | The Sider Family 🍎Apple Podcasts 💚Spotify 📺YouTube .Robber Busted with Hundreds of Human Remains | Jonathan Gerlach 📺YouTube . If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep div

Join Annie as she breaks down what’s happening in true crime this week. .Mega Church, Mistresses, & Murder | The American Idol Murderer 📺YouTube .Philly House Of Horrors: Largest Serial Killer in 50 Years? | Eugene Horsch 🍎Apple Podcasts 💚Spotify 📺YouTube . KJ Biermann: Sex Crimes, Deeply Disturbing Videos and a Secret Trip 🍎Apple Podcasts 💚Spotify 📺YouTube . Ohio House of Horrors: New Photos from Inside, 16 "Almost Feral" Kids Rescued & Very Dark Timeline | The Sider Family 🍎Apple Podcasts 💚Spotify 📺YouTube .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives i

KJ Biermann grew up in front of reality TV cameras as the son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, but at just 15 years old, he is now facing seven serious felony charges that have completely changed the way people are looking at the family. As more details emerge about what was happening behind the scenes long before his arrest, there are some seriously unsettling questions about what his parents may have known. .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@anniee

37-year-old Paul Scott was found brutally stabbed inside his own home, but the story told to police about how he was discovered quickly began to fall apart. The people at the scene claimed they barely knew Paul, yet investigators uncovered a disturbing history of threats and tension between them that raised even more questions.  .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise.  .🔎Join Our True Crime Club & Get Exclusive Content & Perks. .🎧 Need More t

This week on Headline Highlights: Annie welcomes Sierra Gillespie in the studio to talk all things Lindsay Clancy. New updates in the d4vd case emerge as Celeste’s family has filed a civil lawsuit against him and several other parties in his inner circle. A judge has ruled that 73-year-old Gary Siders Sr. is mentally incompetent and unable to be restored to competency. An Amber Alert is active for 14-year-old Diana Galvez Ochoa, who authorities believe may be with her father, accused of assaulting her and hiding her after the death of her newborn baby. Morgan Bauer disappeared just two weeks a

Five-year-old Saylor Hayes disappeared from a vacation rental near Pawleys Island, triggering a massive search that ended in tragedy when her body was found in the Waccamaw River. But investigators soon discovered something deeply troubling: the Project Lifesaver device meant to help locate Saylor was back at her family’s home in Virginia. As questions grew about how it got there, attention turned toward Saylor’s parents and the strange circumstances surrounding her disappearance. .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To w

It was an ordinary evening for Maya Millete when she walked into her home and was never seen again. As the search for the devoted mother of three intensified, investigators uncovered a marriage on the brink of collapse, a chilling warning Maya had shared with loved ones, bizarre internet searches, and one of the most unbelievable twists imaginable: hundreds of dollars spent on online "spellcasters" in a desperate attempt to stop a divorce. With every new revelation, this case became stranger than fiction… .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darke

This week on Headline Highlights: D4vd is now being represented by a public defender after his high-profile defense team withdrew during his August 31 arraignment. Barry Morphew was arrested after allegedly violating his strict bond conditions by leaving home without authorization and being involved in a hit-and-run. Kroy Biermann Jr., the son of Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, was indicted on seven felony charges related to an alleged assault of a classmate. Saylor Hayes, a five-year-old autistic and non-verbal girl who went missing in South Carolina, was found dead in a waterway near Hagley L

That frantic 911 call came into dispatchers in Harris County, Texas, on the evening of July 9th, 2014. On the other end of the line was 15-year-old Cassidy Stay, and what she told them was almost impossible to comprehend. Someone had broken into her home, tied up her family and shot them all. When deputies arrived at the house, they expected a horrific scene, but even they couldn't have imagined the devastation waiting inside. A family of seven had been targeted in their own home in broad daylight. Parents and children. An entire family was wiped out in a matter of minutes. And somehow, Cassid

Listen to the full episode now on my second true crime podcast, 10 to LIFE. Direct links below: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-to-life/id1841942565 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yLKPOt94HdrzVUoqEpZVa

This week on Headline Highlights: Carson Peters-Berger, who was 14 when he murdered his 10-year-old cousin Lily Peters, pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide in a plea deal. Florida’s Operation Statewide Shield recovered 163 missing children in five days across the U.S. and abroad. A Billings, Montana man killed eight members of his family before taking his own life. An Ohio woman was allegedly murdered by her own daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend and roommate in a premeditated plot following a family argument. After five weeks of testimony, the Lindsay Clancy jury has report

A routine traffic stop in Philadelphia uncovered a disturbing trail of evidence leading investigators to a house filled with hidden compartments, fake identities, weapons, chemicals, and the remains of what may be multiple victims. As police began digging into the property’s history, they uncovered a disturbing connection to several missing women and a father-son duo with a past that gets darker the deeper you look. And the more investigators uncover, the harder it becomes to ignore one terrifying question: what really happened inside the Horsch house? .If you’re new here, don’t forget to foll

This week on Headline Highlights: The Siders case takes a darker turn as Gary Jr. and Elizabeth face new felony charges tied to an alleged conduct involving a minor. Laken Snelling has pleaded guilty to all charges and admitted in court that she intentionally deprived her newborn baby of oxygen. A woman’s death initially reported as self-inflicted is now being investigated as a staged homicide, with her husband charged with murder and investigators uncovering a shocking affair. A college freshman’s murder takes a disturbing turn as her boyfriend claims “demons” told him to kill her, while his

An entire Michigan family of eight was found dead inside their home after a devastating fire, but what happened in the hours before first responders arrived is raising serious questions. As investigators uncover disturbing details about the family and what may have been happening behind closed doors, the story of the Karolkiewicz family becomes more shocking with every new revelation. .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise.  .🔎Join Our True Cr

This week on Headline Highlights: Lindsay Clancy’s journals and searches shed new light on her mental state, while the defense challenged key evidence. A Michigan family of eight was found shot to death, with investigators uncovering multiple fires and missing smoke detectors. Newly unsealed records reveal Bryan Kohberger’s autism, OCD, ADHD, and ARFID diagnoses, raising questions about his future appeals. A “Philly House of Horrors” investigation uncovered missing women, weapons, drugs, chemicals, and disturbing digital evidence. Chris Watts is reportedly set to marry a woman he met while beh

Chris Hansen is in the Serialously studio and finally speaking out about the new A24 film depicting one of the most infamous chapters of his career. In this exclusive interview, Chris opens up about his career, the highly anticipated movie starring Robert Pattinson, and what he really thinks about Hollywood telling his story. .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise.  .🔎Join Our True Crime Club & Get Exclusive Content & Perks. .🎧 Need More to B

This week on Headline Highlights: Courtney Clenney takes a plea deal for manslaughter, avoiding a potential life sentence and leaving her with roughly 16 months left in prison. Week two of Lindsay Clancy’s trial brought emotional testimony about the children’s deaths, Lindsay’s mental health and injuries, and a courtroom controversy over a hot-mic comment during the autopsy evidence. Jesse Butler’s case was dismissed after he completed a youthful-offender program without serving jail time, but the DA is now seeking federal review amid explosive allegations and claims of innocence. The Lily Pet

For more than three years, the Lindsay Clancy case has been viewed through one lens. But now, a growing wave of online theories is challenging that narrative, with some questioning whether Patrick Clancy's actions before, during, and after that tragic day deserve a closer look.  .Lindsay Clancy Deep Dive Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-to-life/id1841942565 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yLKPOt94HdrzVUoqEpZVa .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head ove

This week on Headline Highlights: OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney is set to enter a plea deal on August 10 in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. Alexee Trevizo’s confession and hospital footage were ruled inadmissible by the New Mexico Supreme Court, removing key evidence in her first-degree murder case. Investigators released the ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, hoping someone will recognize the writing and help uncover what happened to her. The Lindsay Clancy trial is underway, with the defense focusing on postpartum psychosis while prosecutors challenge h

After a night out at a popular Houston piano bar, 22-year-old Kenneth Cutting Jr. got into a heated argument with his two boyfriends and seemingly vanished without a trace. The explanation they later gave about Kenneth's final hours left his family with more questions than answers, and as they searched for him, troubling details and inconsistencies began to emerge. What started as a missing persons case soon evolved into a mystery filled with conflicting accounts, investigative missteps, and a family determined to uncover what really happened on that summer night in Houston… .If you’re new her

This week on Headline Highlights: Bryan Kohberger is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming he was coerced into confessing. D4vd's preliminary hearing concluded with the judge ruling there is enough evidence for him to stand trial on all charges and special circumstances. Newly released dispatch audio reveals that officers considered Brooke Hanlon's death suspicious within minutes of arriving at the scene. The Nolan Wells case remains full of unanswered questions as conflicting witness accounts and newly released boat audio add to the mystery surrounding his death. The unexplained death

Michelle Hadley thought she had found the perfect relationship… until a bizarre series of events turned life into a nightmare. What started as an ordinary love triangle quickly spiraled into a shocking web of fake identities, stalking, violent fantasies, and deception that led to an innocent woman being arrested. With Netflix's new documentary A Toxic Love Story bringing renewed attention to the case, Annie is reopening Michelle Hadley's story from the beginning and breaking down every unbelievable twist. .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darke

If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise.  .🔎Join Our True Crime Club & Get Exclusive Content & Perks. .🎧 Need More to Binge?  Listen to both of my weekly true crime series 10 to Life & Serialously with Annie Elise wherever you get your podcasts on the Annie Elise Channel! 🍎 Apple Podcasts | Where you can also unlock access to 100+ and growing extra exclusive deep dives. 💚 Spotify 🔴 YouTube 🎙️ All Other Platforms .📸 Follow Annie on Socials

This week on Headline Highlights: D4vd's preliminary hearing is underway, with prosecutors presenting evidence they say supports that he groomed and murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The murder of New Jersey psychotherapist Brooke Hanlon remains unsolved nearly two months later, with no arrests or named suspects. New developments in the Ohio "House of Horrors" case reveal additional child marriages within the Siders family. And an Alabama teenager is accused of fatally stabbing his mother and critically injuring his father during an argument over discipline .If you’re new here, don

Halloween weekend in Grand Forks was pure chaos: packed bars, wild costumes, blackout drinking, and a party bus full of people who could barely remember the night by morning.  .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head over to youtube.com/@annieelise.  .🔎Join Our True Crime Club & Get Exclusive Content & Perks. .🎧 Need More to Binge?  Listen to both of my weekly true crime series 10 to Life & Serialously with Annie Elise wherever you get your podcasts on the Annie Elise Channel

A Fourth of July trip to a remote island was supposed to be a day of celebration. Instead, it ended with an 18-year-old college football player dead and a family searching for answers. When Nolan Xavier Wells' friends returned to the mainland, they had his phone. They had his keys. But they didn't have Nolan. Some say he chose to stay behind. Others reportedly say he got back on the boat. So which story is true? As conflicting accounts emerge, an alleged confrontation, missing phone data, and a timeline that still doesn't make sense have only fueled more questions… .If you’re new here, don’t f

*There are unconfirmed reports that Elizabeth is currently pregnant again. Once we are able to confirm or not we will update you. When investigators arrived at a small home in rural Ohio to serve an unrelated warrant, they had no idea they were about to uncover what authorities have since called one of the worst cases of child neglect they had ever seen. Hidden inside the home were 16 children ranging in age from just over a year old to 18, allegedly living in conditions so horrific that officials described them as "pure evil." As the investigation unfolded, disturbing details began to emerge

This week on Headline Highlights: An Oklahoma stepfather who impregnated his 11-year-old stepdaughter has been sentenced to life in prison. New court documents allege that three women attacked and fatally stabbed Texas mother of five Caroline Peña, and all three now face murder charges. More than six months after 20-year-old Ethan Vernon was found dead in a burned truck in Ohio, his girlfriend and her parents have been indicted in connection with his death. After a shocking discovery in an Illinois lake, a man’s brother and sister-in-law were arrested after investigators uncovered disturbing d

Just days before Christmas, six-year-old Logan Tipton spent a perfect day with his family decorating the tree and making holiday memories. That night, while he slept in his bed, a stranger entered their home and stabbed him to death. Investigators later said the suspect was in a delusional state, believing he was acting out a “Grey’s Anatomy”-inspired mission, leaving Logan’s parents and siblings to wake up to a nightmare no family should ever have to face… .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version o

A missing 19-year-old vanishes during a lake party before her body is discovered days later, raising difficult questions about what really happened on the water. Then, two sisters are accused of committing a brutal murder together—and their shocking behavior after the arrest leaves everyone stunned. Plus, the disturbing case of a popular influencer allegedly killed, hidden inside a suitcase, and the international manhunt that followed.  .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this episode, head

A routine family fishing trip took a horrifying turn when a group of relatives spotted something unusual floating in a South Carolina river. The discovery of the body of 46-year-old Gregory Rice, wrapped in a tarp, weighed down with cinder blocks, and riddled with bullet holes, shocked the community. The discovery led investigators down a path filled with secrets, suspicious behavior, and questions that only multiplied as the truth finally came out… .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly deep dives into the darkest true crime cases! To watch the video version of this e

What was Mackenzie Shirilla really saying on her prison calls? After listeners noticed her repeatedly switching into a strange coded language, speculation exploded online. In this special episode, attorney and fluent Carnie Talk speaker Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch helps translate some of Mackenzie's most talked-about calls, revealing conversations that were hidden in plain sight. From prison complaints and personal drama to comments that take on an entirely new meaning once decoded, this episode uncovers what was really being said… .If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow the show for weekly dee

What started as a confrontation between two teenagers at a Texas track meet has become one of the most divisive criminal cases in recent memory. Dive into everything that led up to the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, the competing narratives surrounding Karmelo Anthony, and the trial testimony that had people talking nationwide. From explosive witness accounts and claims that Karmelo was already holding a knife before the confrontation began, to the medical examiner's devastating testimony about Austin's final moments, we cover every major development from the courtroom… .If you’

This week in Headline Highlights Anna Kepner’s stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, has been ordered into federal custody until his September trial. A Colorado mother has been charged with murder after allegedly enabling her 16-year-old daughter's alcohol abuse and failing to get her help before she died. In North Carolina, a teen and a 28-year-old man have been charged with killing her parents and grandmother before fleeing to Tennessee together. A German shipping heiress was found shot dead at her family’s South African estate just one day after the estate’s financial manager was also found dead fro

By the time detectives sat down across from Taylor Parker, they already knew something she didn't: her story was falling apart. The baby she claimed was hers wasn't hers at all. Faced with mounting evidence, Taylor offered explanation after explanation, each more unbelievable than the last. In Part Two, dive into the interrogation that exposed her lies, the trial that revealed even darker details, and the sentencing hearing that uncovered shocking behavior no one saw coming. Just when you think you've heard the worst part of this case, another bombshell drops… .If you’re new here, don’t forget

For months, Taylor Parker told friends, family, and even her boyfriend that she was pregnant. There was just one problem: she wasn't. As the date of her supposed delivery got closer, the lies became impossible to maintain. Then, on a quiet October morning in Texas, pregnant Reagan Simmons-Hancock was brutally attacked inside her own home. What happened next would become one of the most shocking and disturbing crimes in modern true crime history. In Part One, uncover the deception, the warning signs, and the horrifying discovery that changed everything… .If you’re new here, don’t forget to foll

This week on Headline Highlights: Josh Duggar’s appeal to overturn his conviction was denied, and his unexplained transfer to a federal medical facility has sparked speculation. New updates emerge as authorities say Ashlee Jenae died from self-inflicted harm linked to mental distress, but her family disputes the ruling and continues to question the investigation. Karen Read is suing investigators after her acquittal, and newly revealed texts from lead investigator Michael Proctor showing hateful language have intensified allegations of misconduct and bias in the case. University of Southampton

Just days after Thanksgiving in 2018, 29-year-old Kelsey Berreth seemingly vanished without a trace from her Colorado home. At first, her family tried convincing themselves there had to be a reasonable explanation. But as the days passed with no calls, no texts, and no sign of Kelsey, panic started setting in. Inside her condo, everything looked as though she had simply stepped out for a moment and never came back. Her belongings were still there, unfinished food sat untouched, and small details inside the apartment began making investigators increasingly uneasy. Meanwhile, the one person who

The final episode in the Mackenzie Saga. Nearly four years after the crash that killed her boyfriend and his friend, Mackenzie Shirilla continues to insist that she is innocent. And in hours of jail phone calls with her mother, she makes it clear that her stance hasn't changed. As Mackenzie discusses her conviction, life behind bars, and her hopes for an appeal, many listeners have been struck by what they see as a startling lack of accountability. At the same time, a series of text messages between Mackenzie and her father have sparked intense debate online. Dive into the calls, the texts, an

This week on Headline Highlights: Rebecca Haro pleaded guilty in the death of her 7-month-old son Emmanuel and was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison, though his remains have never been found. Nearly a year after Melissa Casias disappeared, hikers found her remains in a remote area of Carson National Forest. New court filings reveal disturbing new evidence in the cruise ship murder of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, as prosecutors build their case against her stepbrother, Timothy Hudson. Three women were found dead in Puerto Vallarta in two weeks, sparking serial killer rumors. And new intervi

Since her sentence to prison for the crash that killed her boyfriend and his friend, Mackenzie Shirilla has largely remained out of the public eye. Netflix's Crash recently introduced the case to a whole new audience, but many of these conversations were never featured in the documentary. Now, with the release of dozens of prison phone calls with friends, a different side of the story has emerged. In these candid conversations, Mackenzie opens up about life behind bars, her hopes for the future, the attention surrounding her case, and the challenges of adjusting to her new reality. Dive into t

When firefighters responded to a car burning off the side of Interstate 10 in Arizona, it looked like a routine highway fire. But hidden inside the vehicle was the body of 22-year-old Mercedes Vega, and investigators quickly realized this was one of the most horrifying cases they had ever encountered. As detectives dug into Mercedes’ final hours, they uncovered a trail of disturbing clues: blood in her apartment parking garage, surveillance footage capturing her last known moments alive, abandoned vehicles, and evidence suggesting she may have been targeted long before the night she disappeare

This week on Headline Highlights: Newly released jail calls from Mackenzie Shirilla are causing outrage after she called herself the “third victim” and joked about getting Kim Kardashian as her lawyer because she wears SKIMS. After billionaire Isak Andic, founder of Mango, died in what was initially ruled a hiking accident in Spain, investigators reopened the case and are now accusing his son. Influencer, Gabriela Gonzalez, and her father are facing attempted murder charges after prosecutors alleged they tried to hire a hitman to kill her ex, Jack Avery, during a bitter custody battle. And UK

In the small town of Moberly, Missouri, the disappearance of 16-year-old Kayla Huff has turned into a case filled with twists so bizarre and disturbing that it’s hard to believe it’s real. What started with a teenage girl vanishing after her car mysteriously broke down quickly spiraled into a massive investigation involving multiple arrests, shocking allegations, suspicious behavior, and rumors spreading across social media faster than investigators can confirm them. The deeper authorities dig into Kayla’s final days, the darker and more complicated this case becomes, leaving an entire communi

This week on Headline Highlights: Outrage is growing after Makayla Settles’ father pleaded guilty to incest and supplying alcohol to a minor, yet only faces a maximum sentence of just three years in prison. Kouri Richins has officially been sentenced to life without parole for murdering her husband, though many are now focused on her emotional courtroom statement where she continued claiming innocence. In a shocking update, Alex Murdaugh has been granted a new murder trial after the court ruled that jury misconduct by the trial clerk violated his right to a fair trial. A federal operation invo

Today we’re breaking down the 5 biggest bombshells Netflix left out of the Mackenzie Shirilla case — including disturbing witness statements, alleged prior threats, missing toxicology questions, and behavior in the aftermath of the crash that never made it into the documentary. From claims friends were pressured to stay quiet to the controversy surrounding discarded blood samples, there are layers to this case that most people have never heard. We’re unpacking the details, contradictions, and unanswered questions that could completely change how you view the crash and everything that followed.

What first seemed like a tragic car accident quickly spiraled into one of the most controversial murder cases in recent memory. After crashing her car at nearly 100 miles per hour, killing her boyfriend and friend, Ohio teenager Mackenzie Shirilla was accused of intentionally driving them to their deaths. But years later, with Netflix revisiting the story and new text messages, prison calls, and claims of medical episodes surfacing, people are beginning to question whether everything about this case is really as clear as it once seemed. Was this a calculated act of murder, or could there be mo