For nearly seven years, Cindy James lived in a waking nightmare. Anonymous phone calls. Letters filled with threats. Break-ins that left no clear suspect. And attacks that seemed to escalate in both violence and cruelty. To friends, family, and police, Cindy appeared to be the target of a relentless and unseen stalker. But when Cindy went missing in 1989, the question shifted dramatically.

Was Cindy James the victim of a sadistic predator who was never caught? Or was something far more complicated—and controversial—at play?

In this episode, we unravel one of Canada’s most baffling true crime cases. We trace the chilling timeline of Cindy’s reported harassment, examine the evidence police struggled to make sense of, and explore the theories that continue to divide investigators, experts, and the public decades later.

The Cindy James case remains a haunting mystery where the truth is anything but clear. Even now, one question refuses to fade: who—or what—was really terrorizing Cindy James?

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In January 2006, 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse vanished from her Orlando condo without a trace. Her apartment showed signs of a normal morning routine — but she never made it to work. Later, her car was found abandoned at a nearby complex, with surveillance footage capturing an unidentified person dropping it off. The case quickly grew into one of Florida’s most haunting mysteries, marked by limited evidence, a faceless person of interest, and years of unanswered questions. Recent developments have reignited the investigation, but the case remains unsolved.

In this episode, we walk through Jennifer’s final known hours, the strange clues left behind, the theories that emerged, and her family’s relentless fight for answers nearly two decades later.

If you have any information or tips about this case, contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) at 850-410-7000. Or, the Find Jennifer Kesse Facebook page.

RESOURCES:

"Jennifer Kesse’s dad says new DNA found on untested evidence" (News Nation)

"Jennifer Kesse's family receives new hope in missing person case" (YouTube, WESH 2 News)

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In June 2009, a quiet, gray-haired man checked into a Sligo, Ireland hotel under the name Peter Bergmann—a name that would later prove false.

Over the next three days, he wandered the town systematically disposing of personal belongings while evading CCTV, and keeping his movements eerily deliberate. When his body washed up dead on a local beach, investigators found no wallet, no phone, no identification—and no clues to who he really was.

We retrace his final steps, examine the meticulous way he erased his identity, and explore theories ranging from espionage to terminal illness to an orchestrated suicide. The question still remains: how can a man disappear in full public view—and why, 16 years later, does Peter Bergmann still remain a ghost?

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Sligo Garda Station at +353 71 9157000, or the Garda Confidential Line at 1-800-666-111.

RESOURCES:

"The Last Days of Peter Bergmann" (YouTube)

"The Man Who Deleted His Past Before He Was Found Dead" (Francisco Garcia) (Vice)

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On Christmas Eve 1945, a devastating house fire tore through the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. By morning, five of the Sodder children were presumed dead. But as the fires were put out, one haunting question remained: where were the bodies?

In this episode, we unravel the baffling disappearance of the Sodder Children- from missing remains and incomplete fire investigations to strange sightings, unanswered threats, and a mother who refused to accept the official story, this mystery spans decades. Was the fire an accident, or a carefully staged cover-up? And if the children survived… who took them, and why?

80 years later, there are still no answers and the yearning for a conclusion remains just as strong as ever.

RESOURCES:

"Mystery of Missing Children Haunts W.Va Town" (NPR, 2005)

"What Happened to the Sodder Children, the Siblings Who Went Up in Smoke in a West Virginia House Fire?" (Smithsonian Magazine, 2012)

"The Mysterious Disappearance of the Sodder Children" (Buzzfeed Unsolved)

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This week, we’re re-visting one of the most notorious wrongful-conviction cases in modern true crime: the story of Adnan Syed. In this episode, we unravel the whirlwind of developments since his conviction was vacated in 2022 — from the evidence (or lack thereof) that set him free after 23 years behind bars, to the legal rollercoaster that followed.

After HBO dropped a brand-new fifth chapter of The Case Against Adnan Syed docuseries, the case has exploded back into the spotlight. We break down the biggest revelations from the documentary and the new forensic questions being raised.

As the investigation pivots toward two alternate suspects — men long known to law enforcement but never disclosed to the defense — we explore what their alleged histories, threats, and connections could mean for finally uncovering the truth behind Hae Min Lee’s 1999 murder.

RESOURCES:

"Syed- Motion to Vacate- 09-14-22" (Full Document): https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/MDBALTIMORESAO/2022/09/14/file_attachments/2270053/Syed%20-%20Motion%20to%20Vacate%20-%2009-14-2022.pdf

"The Case Against Adnan Syed" Docuseries (2019, 2025). Available on HBO Max in the US, Available on Crave in Canada.

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In June 1992, Suzanne Streeter, her friend Stacy McCall, and Suzanne’s mother, Sherill Levitt, vanished without a trace in the early morning hours. Their home showed almost no signs of disturbance—yet a few unsettling details inside left investigators and the community searching for answers.

In part two of our coverage, we explore the leading theories in this perplexing case, including the involvement of two prolific serial killers with strange and compelling connections to the disappearances. We also examine the role of a freelance journalist and amateur investigator who emerges with intriguing claims.

Anyone with information about the disappearance of Sherill Levitt, Suzie Streeter, and Stacy McCall is asked to contact the Springfield Police Department at (417) 864-1810 or Crime Stoppers at (417) 869-TIPS.

RESOURCES:

"UNSOLVED: The mysterious disappearance of Missouri's "Springfield Three"(Crime Watch Daily)

"30 years after the Springfield 3 vanished, here’s what to know about the missing women cold case" (Springfield News-Leader)

"30 years later family still seeking answers in the disappearance of three Springfield, Missouri women" (NBC News)

"Three Women Vanished. More Than 30 Years Later, No One Knows What Happened" (Newsweek)

"Where Are the Springfield 3? Inside the Case That Has Baffled Family and Police for 27 Years" (People)

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In part one of this two-part episode, we dive into the baffling disappearance of the Springfield Three. In June 1992, Suzanne Streeter, her friend Stacy McCall, and Suzanne’s mother, Sherill Levitt, mysteriously vanished in the early morning hours—leaving behind a home that showed almost no signs of a struggle. Still, several odd details inside the house left investigators and the community puzzled.

Despite decades of searches and countless theories, no definitive evidence has ever surfaced and the case remains unsolved. In part one of our discussion, we break down the timeline of that fateful night the three women disappeared and examine the early leads that leave even more questions than answers.

Anyone with information about the disappearance of Sherill Levitt, Suzie Streeter, and Stacy McCall is asked to contact the Springfield Police Department at (417) 864-1810 or Crime Stoppers at (417) 869-TIPS.

RESOURCES:

"UNSOLVED: The mysterious disappearance of Missouri's "Springfield Three"(Crime Watch Daily)

"30 years after the Springfield 3 vanished, here’s what to know about the missing women cold case" (Springfield News-Leader)

"30 years later family still seeking answers in the disappearance of three Springfield, Missouri women" (NBC News)

"Three Women Vanished. More Than 30 Years Later, No One Knows What Happened" (Newsweek)

"Where Are the Springfield 3? Inside the Case That Has Baffled Family and Police for 27 Years" (People)

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CRIME FAMILY is back!

In our first episode of season seven, we explore the shocking and deeply disputed 2011 death of 27-year-old Philadelphia teacher Ellen Greenberg, who was found in her locked apartment with 20 stab wounds — yet her death was ultimately ruled a suicide. We walk through the chilling scene, the conflicting autopsy results, and the forensic evidence that has baffled experts and fueled public debate for more than a decade.

From the bruises on Ellen’s body to the wounds in areas she shouldn’t have been able to reach, and her parents’ relentless legal battle for answers, we examine the troubling questions that remain. Was this truly self-inflicted — or has a homicide been overlooked?

If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone—help is always available.

In the U.S. and Canada, you can call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Helpline. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

RESOURCES:

"Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?" (Disney Plus)

Report by Dr. Cyril Wecht on Autopsy Findings: https://crimetimelines.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Dr.-Cyril-Wecht-Report-2012.pdf

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