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Three young people entered a car. Only one survived.On July 31st, 2022, a Toyota Camry crashed into a brick building in Strongsville, Ohio, killing Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan. Behind the wheel was seventeen-year-old Mackenzie Shirilla. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident became a double murder investigation. Surveillance footage, black-box data and evidence of a troubled relationship led to a shocking conviction. In this four-chapter investigation, True Crime Now examines the final moments before the crash, the forensic evidence, the murder trial and the questions surrounding one of America's most disturbing teenage murder cases. Was it a terrible accident, or a deliberate act of murder? Support True Crime Now:https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/truecrimenow_/ Narrated by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twenty-two days missing. A miraculous return. And a lie that shocked America. On November 2nd, 2016, thirty-four-year-old mother of two Sherri Papini vanished while jogging near her home in Redding, California. Three weeks later, she reappeared on Thanksgiving morning, injured and restrained, claiming she had escaped from two women who kidnapped and tortured her. America believed she had survived a terrifying ordeal. But the kidnapping never happened. In this gripping investigation, Erica Voss uncovers the extraordinary deception that captivated a nation, the DNA evidence that exposed the truth, and the former boyfriend who held the key to Sherri's mysterious disappearance. How did she fool investigators for years? Why did she fabricate such an elaborate story? And what was the devastating cost to her family, her community and the innocent people placed under suspicion? Sherri Papini: The Kidnapping That Never Happened — a four-chapter special investigation from True Crime Now. Support True Crime Now: https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimenow_/ Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thirty years. No conviction. One question that still haunts America. On December 26th, 1996, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found murdered in her family's Boulder, Colorado, home. Three decades later, her killer remains unidentified. In Part Two of our special investigation, Erica Voss examines the disputed DNA evidence, the grand jury's secret decisions and the competing theories surrounding one of America's most infamous unsolved murders. We also explore Netflix's extraordinary documentary Casting JonBenet, and ask whether modern forensic science could finally uncover the truth. Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? And why has justice remained out of reach for thirty years? Listen to Part One, JonBenét: The Christmas Murder, before discovering the conclusion. Support True Crime Now: https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truecrimenow_/ Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christmas morning, 1996. A ransom note. A missing six-year-old girl. And a murder that would haunt America for thirty years. On 26 December 1996, Patsy Ramsey discovered a three-page ransom note inside her family's home in Boulder, Colorado. Her daughter, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey, was missing. The note demanded precisely $118,000 for her safe return. But hours later, JonBenét's father discovered her body in the basement of the family home. What followed became one of the most controversial murder investigations in American history. A compromised crime scene. A mysterious ransom note. Disputed forensic evidence. And a family placed under extraordinary public suspicion. As detectives struggled to establish what had happened, the media frenzy grew. JonBenét's childhood beauty-pageant appearances became international headlines, while competing theories and investigative failures threatened to overshadow the search for her killer. Nearly thirty years later, no one has been convicted of JonBenét's murder. In Part One of this special two-part investigation, Erica Voss returns to the events of Christmas 1996, examining the Ramsey family's final hours together, the extraordinary ransom note, the police response and the evidence recovered from the house on 15th Street. We investigate how early decisions shaped the inquiry, why suspicion fell on the family, and how one child's murder became a global media obsession. Who wrote the ransom note? What happened inside the Ramsey home? And did crucial investigative mistakes make an already difficult case impossible to solve? A story of tragedy, unanswered questions and a search for justice that continues three decades later. In Part Two: Who Killed JonBenét? We examine the disputed DNA evidence, the grand jury's decisions, competing theories and the documentary Casting JonBenet, asking whether modern forensic science could finally help uncover the truth. Support True Crime Now:https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/truecrimenow_/ Watch and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Editorial note: JonBenét Ramsey's murder remains unsolved. This documentary distinguishes established facts from disputed evidence and unproven theories. No member of the Ramsey family has been charged in connection with her death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Physical perfection. Viral fame. Extreme transformations. And a criminal case that could change everything. At just twenty years old, Braden Peters, better known online as Clavicular, became one of the most controversial figures in the looksmaxxing movement. A world where facial features are measured, bodies are ranked, and the pursuit of physical perfection can become an obsession. Through provocative livestreams, extreme beauty practices and an increasingly polarising online persona, Peters attracted millions of viewers and fierce criticism. But in September 2026, the headlines took a far more serious turn. Peters was charged in Massachusetts with serious criminal offences arising from an alleged encounter in May 2025. He denies wrongdoing and has pleaded not guilty. The allegations remain unproven, and the legal proceedings are ongoing. In this episode of True Crime Now, Erica Voss investigates the rise of Clavicular, the disturbing extremes of looksmaxxing culture, the controversies surrounding his online career and the criminal allegations that have brought him before a court. We examine the evidence reported so far, the defence's response and the questions that remain unanswered. Where does self-improvement become obsession? What responsibility comes with online influence? And what happens when a viral personality becomes the subject of a serious criminal investigation? A story of internet fame, extreme beauty culture and the crucial distinction between public controversy and criminal guilt. Support True Crime Now:https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/truecrimenow_/ Watch and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Editorial note: Braden Peters is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. This episode examines allegations and ongoing legal proceedings without making findings of criminal responsibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Boston police officer found dying in the snow. A girlfriend accused of murder. And a criminal investigation that divided America. On 29 January 2022, John O'Keefe was discovered unresponsive outside a fellow police officer's home in Canton, Massachusetts. His girlfriend, Karen Read, was accused of striking him with her SUV and leaving him to die in freezing conditions. But as the investigation unfolded, disturbing questions emerged. A shattered taillight. Disputed forensic evidence. Controversial messages from a lead investigator. And allegations of a police cover-up. Was John O'Keefe the victim of a tragic collision, or had investigators got the story terribly wrong? In this episode of True Crime Now, Erica Voss examines the evidence, the competing theories, two extraordinary trials and the verdict that stunned America. In June 2025, Karen Read was acquitted of the charges connected to John's death, but convicted of operating under the influence. With civil litigation continuing and questions surrounding John's final hours still disputed, the case remains one of America's most controversial true-crime stories. One death. Two trials. A divided nation. And questions that refuse to disappear. Support True Crime Now:https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/truecrimenow_/ Watch and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four university students. One house. A brutal crime that shocked America. On 13 November 2022, Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin were murdered inside an off-campus home in Moscow, Idaho. What followed was a nationwide manhunt, a trail of forensic evidence and the arrest of criminology student Bryan Kohberger. A mysterious white Hyundai Elantra. DNA recovered from a knife sheath. Phone records. And a surviving roommate's chilling account of a masked stranger inside the house. In July 2025, Kohberger pleaded guilty to all four murders and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. But why did he target these students? And why is he now challenging his guilty plea? In this special episode of True Crime Now, Erica Voss investigates the night of the murders, the evidence that led police to Kohberger, the courtroom developments and Netflix's documentary The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare. Support True Crime Now:https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/truecrimenow_/ Watch and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seven missing women. A million disturbing images. And a police encounter that exposed the secrets of a Philadelphia house. When Eugene Horsch was arrested in June 2026, investigators uncovered an extraordinary collection of photographs, videos and disturbing evidence connected to his late father, Raymond “R.C.” Horsch. But were the violent scenes staged — or could some reveal real crimes? In Part Two of our special True Crime Now investigation, Erica Voss examines Eugene's arrest, the searches of the house on Chew Avenue, the missing women and the latest forensic discoveries. What did the house conceal? And will the families finally get answers? Support True Crime Now:https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/truecrimenow_/ Watch and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Editorial note: As of publication, Eugene Horsch has not been charged with murder or in connection with the disappearances of the women discussed in this episode. He faces separate federal charges relating to firearms and allegedly fraudulent law-enforcement credentials. All criminal allegations remain subject to the legal process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seven missing women. A disturbing collection of photographs and videos. And a Philadelphia house at the centre of a suspected serial killer investigation. For decades, Raymond “R.C.” Horsch created films and photographs depicting violence, exploitation and death. But were his most disturbing scenes simply fiction, or could some have captured something far more sinister? In Part One of a special two-part True Crime Now investigation, Erica Voss explores Horsch's criminal past, the women who disappeared and the chilling questions surrounding his legacy. Who was the man behind the camera? And what secrets did he leave behind? Part Two continues the investigation with his son, Eugene Horsch, and the police discoveries that brought the case into the spotlight. Support True Crime Now:https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/truecrimenow_/ Watch and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A powerful South Carolina legal dynasty. Two brutal murders. Millions of dollars stolen. And a conviction that sent shockwaves across America. When Maggie and Paul Murdaugh were found murdered on their family's estate, suspicion eventually turned to the man who called 911 — husband and father Alex Murdaugh. But behind the murders lay a tangled web of financial crimes, family influence and shocking betrayals. How did one of South Carolina's most powerful families collapse? What really happened that night? And why has Murdaugh's murder conviction faced such extraordinary legal challenges? In this episode of True Crime Now, Erica Voss investigates the rise and fall of Alex Murdaugh, the evidence that convicted him and the controversy surrounding the case. Support True Crime Now:https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Follow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/truecrimenow_/ Watch and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thirteen people murdered on an American military base. An Army psychiatrist turned mass killer. And seventeen years later, a controversial plan to livestream his execution. On 5 November 2009, Major Nidal Malik Hasan opened fire at Fort Hood, Texas, killing thirteen people and wounding thirty-two others. The massacre shocked America. But even more disturbing were the questions that followed: Had the warning signs been ignored? Could the attack have been prevented? In 2013, Hasan was convicted and sentenced to death. Then, in October 2026, President Donald Trump approved his execution by firing squad. When Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed livestreaming the execution, the announcement sparked national outrage and debate. Trump subsequently cancelled the broadcast, but the execution remained scheduled. In this four-chapter True Crime Now investigation, Erica Voss examines the Fort Hood massacre, the victims, the missed warnings, Hasan's trial and the extraordinary controversy surrounding his punishment. Does the death penalty deliver justice? And should America ever broadcast an execution? Support True Crime Now: https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Follow on Instagram: @truecrimenow_ Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Legal note: Nidal Hasan was convicted of thirteen murders and thirty-two attempted murders in 2013. As of 17 October 2026, his execution is scheduled for 3 December 2026. The proposed livestream has been cancelled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two wealthy brothers. Two parents brutally murdered in their Beverly Hills mansion. Allegations of years of sexual abuse. And a criminal case that would divide America for more than three decades. On 20 August 1989, José and Kitty Menendez were shot dead inside their family home in Beverly Hills, California. Their sons, Lyle and Erik Menendez, initially denied responsibility before admitting to the killings. Prosecutors argued that the brothers had murdered their parents for a multimillion-dollar inheritance. But the defence presented a very different explanation: years of alleged physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and two young men who claimed they genuinely feared for their lives. What followed became one of the most sensational murder trials in American history. After their first trial ended with deadlocked juries, both brothers were convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In this five-chapter True Crime Now investigation, journalist Erica Voss examines the Menendez family's troubled history, the shocking events of August 1989, the allegations of abuse, the evidence presented in court and the extraordinary trials that captivated the nation. We also explore how the Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story reignited worldwide interest in the case, the emergence of additional evidence, and the legal developments that gave the brothers a renewed opportunity for freedom. Following their resentencing in May 2025, both brothers became eligible for parole. But their applications were denied in August 2025, leaving their future uncertain and the debate about justice, rehabilitation and punishment far from over. Were Erik and Lyle Menendez calculating killers driven by greed, or did years of alleged abuse leave them believing murder was their only means of survival? Did they receive a fair trial? And after more than three decades behind bars, should they ever be allowed to walk free? Join us as we separate established facts from disputed allegations in one of America's most controversial true-crime cases. Support True Crime Now: https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Follow on Instagram: @truecrimenow_ Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Legal note: Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of first-degree murder in 1996. Their convictions remain in place. Their allegations of abuse, and the prosecution's interpretation of their motives, have been the subject of extensive legal proceedings and public debate. Eligibility for parole does not guarantee release. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One gunshot on a university campus. A prominent political activist killed in front of thousands. A nationwide manhunt. And a murder investigation that sent shockwaves through Donald Trump's America. On 10 September 2025, Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA and one of President Donald Trump's most influential political allies, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. What followed was more than a murder investigation. Kirk's assassination ignited a national debate about political violence, free speech, extremism and the increasingly bitter divisions within American politics. In this six-chapter True Crime Now investigation, journalist Erica Voss examines Kirk's rise to political prominence, his close relationship with Donald Trump, the events surrounding the fatal shooting and the extraordinary manhunt that followed. We also explore the arrest of Tyler Robinson, the evidence presented by prosecutors, the alleged motive and the legal battle ahead. Robinson has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and faces the possibility of the death penalty if convicted. Who was responsible for Charlie Kirk's assassination? What does the evidence reveal about the accused killer? And how did one gunshot shake the foundations of American politics? Join us as we separate established facts from speculation in one of America's most closely watched criminal cases. Support True Crime Now: https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Watch and subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global Legal note: Tyler Robinson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From controversial comedian to Hollywood star, Russell Brand built a career on pushing boundaries, challenging authority and commanding the spotlight. Now, one of Britain's most recognisable entertainers is at the centre of a major criminal trial. Seven charges. Six women. Allegations spanning a decade. In this episode of True Crime Now, investigative journalist Erica Voss examines the rise of Russell Brand, the allegations that emerged in 2023, the police investigation that followed and the criminal charges that brought him before the courts. How did one of Britain's biggest celebrities become the focus of such a serious investigation? What happens when allegations dating back decades are tested in court? And can a jury look beyond the headlines to reach a fair verdict? We explore the legal process, the challenges of historical allegations and the intense public scrutiny surrounding a case that has divided opinion. Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. The allegations remain contested, and the outcome will be determined through the criminal justice process. This is not the end of the story. As the trial continues, True Crime Now will bring you further coverage in the coming week, examining developments from court and the evidence presented during proceedings. Follow True Crime Now on your favourite podcast platform so you don't miss the latest episodes and trial updates. Watch and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Support our independent podcast:https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Contact us:[email protected] Narrated by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global True Crime Now is committed to responsible reporting, the presumption of innocence and protecting the identities of complainants in sexual offence cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A healthcare executive shot dead on a Manhattan pavement. A nationwide manhunt. And a suspect whose arrest ignited one of America's most controversial criminal cases. On 4 December 2024, Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel. Five days later, police arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, inside a McDonald's restaurant in Pennsylvania. What followed was more than a murder investigation. The case sparked an extraordinary national debate about America's healthcare system, corporate power, public anger and the limits of political protest. In this six-chapter True Crime Now investigation, journalist Erica Voss examines the shooting, the evidence that led detectives to Mangione, his background, the alleged motive and the remarkable public reaction. We also explore the legal battles, Mangione's August 2026 federal guilty plea, and the questions surrounding his sentencing and separate New York state prosecution. What drove Luigi Mangione to target a healthcare executive? And why did one murder divide America so deeply? Join us as we separate established facts from speculation in a case that continues to make headlines. Support True Crime Now:https://www.gofundme.com/TrueCrimeNow Watch and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeNowTV Presented by: Erica VossExecutive Producer: Lee MannProduced by: Audio Bleach Global  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices