Oftentimes in the true crime community, we find ourselves sitting in the grey area - we generally don’t have enough information to reach a concrete verdict in the cases we read about. Then, when there are cases that go to court, we are confident it will be a slam-dunk. After all, if the police and prosecutors have enough information for it to go to trial, what more could they need? But today’s video will show that that’s not always enough, as we take a look at three famous trials that shockingly resulted in the defendant’s freedom.

While every violent crime is horrendous in its own way, there is something particularly chilling about cases where an entire group of people have their lives stripped away for them, and for the perpetrator to remain at large afterwards. How is it possible that crimes committed in broad daylight, where the innocent lives of numerous people are taken, can go unsolved? Sometimes it seems almost unfathomable, but in today’s video, we’ll be discussing just that, as we explore two horrific unsolved mass murders.

For many people across the world, stepping out into the great outdoors fills them with joy and a sense of freedom. It allows them to escape the monotony of everyday life and shows them the true beauty of the world we live in. But the outdoors can be a terrifying and deadly place. One wrong move can cause someone to perish in an instant, or result in them getting lost for days or weeks - or sometimes forever. In today’s video, we will be exploring four terrifying cases of people who vanished in the wilderness.

During the 1980s, Hawaii became the host of the NFL Pro Bowl, endured the storms of Hurricane Iwa and reached a population of one million residents. But perhaps overshadowing all of that is the fact that during this time period, Hawaii had its second serial killer who was even more prominent, and deadly, than its first. While it’s been almost four decades since he first struck, the case of the Honolulu Strangler remains unsolved.

Nestled between Virginia, Tennessee and South Carolina, North Carolina is home to both beautiful beaches along the Atlantic coastline and spectacular green mountain ranges, including The Great Smoky Mountains. However it is also home to many mysteries. In today's video, we'll be exploring two bizarre unsolved disappearances from North Carolina.

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Unsolved or cold cases often go one of two ways: either there’s not enough information available for us to come to a solid conclusion, or the answer feels extremely obvious but there’s a lack of evidence tying the suspect to the crime. Sometimes this is because a suspect was careful or got lucky. Sometimes it’s due to botched police work. Whatever the case may be, it can be maddening to watch as these kinds of cases, the ones that are so close to being solved, are shelved. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two frustrating cold cases with obvious suspects.

Perhaps best known for its agriculture, its State Fair and its bitterly cold winters, Iowa is nestled in between the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. It it is one of the US’s most fascinating states for true crime enthusiasts, as it is the backdrop for dozens of decades-old cold cases. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two twisted cases from Iowa that are STILL unsolved.