Murder: True Crime Stories

Murder: True Crime Stories

Explore the depths of history’s most notorious murders, like you've never heard before. Go beyond the crime scene as we search for the real story, and focus on the people impacted the most. Whether or not the case is solved, you'll come away with an understanding of why these stories need to be told. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday as we dissect the darkest corners of true crime. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For more, follow us on Instagram @crimehouse.

Episodes

August 14, 2025 35 mins
After two of The Martin Family children were found in the Columbia River, investigators feared the worst and started asking tougher questions. In this episode, we explore the theories surrounding the Martins’ disappearance, the troubling behavior of their surviving son, and the shocking discovery, more than 60 years later, that may finally reveal what happened on that December day. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Origi...
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In 1958, the Martin family left their Portland home for a Sunday drive...and never returned. In this episode, we explore the baffling disappearance of Ken and Barbara Martin and their three daughters along Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge. As the search unfolds, investigators uncover troubling evidence, and a theory that one of their own family members may know more than they’re saying. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Ori...
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As a listener of "Murder True Crime Stories," you’re part of the Crime House community and that means you get early access to our newest original show, "Conspiracy Theories, Cults, & Crimes." Launching this Wednesday, this narrative true crime series takes you deep into the dark world of deadly cults, twisted conspiracies, and shocking crimes you have to hear to believe. Enjoy this exclusive first listen before the rest of the ...
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August 7, 2025 39 mins
For decades, investigators searched for answers to solve The Boy in the Box cold case. In this gripping conclusion, we unpack the moments that finally led to a breakthrough, from a chilling tip to the DNA match that identified Joseph Augustus Zarelli. But while his identity is no longer a mystery, the case still remains unsolved and his killer is still at large. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, power...
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August 5, 2025 35 mins
In 1957, a young boy’s body was found in a cardboard box on the outskirts of Philadelphia. No name. No missing person report. No one to claim him. In this episode, we revisit one of America’s most haunting cold cases: The Boy in the Box. As investigators follow promising clues, including a department store box, a mysterious cap, and a handmade blanket, they quickly realize that nothing about this case will be easy. Who was this chi...
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July 31, 2025 36 mins
Bobby Fuller was found beaten, doused in gasoline, and left to die in his car, but police ruled the rock star’s death a suicide. In Part 2, we explore the conflicting autopsy reports, the rumors of mob ties, and the chilling possibility that someone close to Bobby wanted him silenced. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening ...
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July 29, 2025 39 mins
Bobby Fuller had it all: talent, ambition, and the hit single "I Fought the Law." But just weeks after climbing the Billboard charts, he was found dead in his car. In Part 1, we trace the rock star's path to stardom and the subtle, chilling signs that his success may have come at a deadly cost. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-fre...
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You asked for more. We heard you. Starting next week, Murder: True Crime Stories is releasing new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. That means more time to explore the cases that matter. We’re doing this for our community of listeners, and for the stories that still need to be told. Follow Murder: True Crime Stories on Spotify and Apple now so you never miss an episode. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Pod...
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July 22, 2025 35 mins
For years, police believed they knew who killed Julie Williams and Lollie Winans. But in Part 2, the hate crime investigation takes a shocking turn. We follow the failed prosecution of a suspect, the DNA twist that upended everything, and the decades-long search that finally uncovered the real killer. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For a...
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July 15, 2025 34 mins
In 1996, Julie Williams and Lollie Winans set off for a quiet camping trip in Shenandoah National Park. But just days later, they were found brutally murdered—bound, gagged, and left in the woods. In Part 1, we follow the young couple's journey into the wilderness—and the devastating discovery that made headlines across the country. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen where...
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July 8, 2025 39 mins
Geza de Kaplany tortured his wife and confessed to murder. But when the trial began, his story took a shocking turn. In Part 2, we uncover the courtroom chaos, his bizarre multiple personality defense, and the decades-long mystery of what really happened after “The Acid Doctor” walked free. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free list...
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July 1, 2025 36 mins
She thought she’d found her perfect match. But just five weeks into their marriage, 25-year-old Hajna Piller was dead—and her husband, a Hungarian doctor named Geza de Kaplany, was the prime suspect. In Part 1, we trace Hajna’s journey to America, her search for stability, and the chilling murder plot that would end it all. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you g...
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The white Bronco chase. The glove. And the verdict that shocked the world. In Part 2, we follow the O.J. Simpson investigation, the trial that captivated the world, and the media storm that followed the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. With insight from forensic psychologist Dr. Tristin Engels, host of the Crime House Original podcast "Killer Minds", we examine the emotional fallout, the power of public perception—and why Nicole Bro...
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Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder shocked the world—but the warning signs were there. Dr. Tristin Engels, clinical and forensic psychologist and host of the Crime House Original podcast "Killer Minds," joins us to examine the patterns of manipulation, control, and trauma that shaped Nicole Brown Simpson’s relationship with O.J. Simpson, long before it ended in tragedy.For more true crime psychoanalysis, follow Killer Minds on ⁠Apple⁠ a...
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He thought he’d gotten away with it all. But DNA, determined detectives, and one unexpected interview would finally expose Samuel Little as America’s deadliest serial killer. In Part 2, we trace the final chapter of Samuel Little’s reign of terror—and the investigation that changed everything. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free...
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He’s believed to be the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history. With 93 victims and a trail of cold cases left behind, Samuel Little’s crimes went undetected for decades. Now, detectives are piecing together how a petty thief turned into a serial killer responsible for dozens of deaths. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free lis...
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May 27, 2025 34 mins
When 49-year-old former sitcom star Bob Crane was found murdered in 1978, detectives quickly honed in on their one and only suspect: Bob’s friend and confidant, John Carpenter. It took years to finally bring John to trial, but when they did — there wasn’t enough evidence to convict him. To this day, Bob Crane’s murder remains unsolved. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen w...
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May 20, 2025 34 mins
In the 1960s, Bob Crane was the face of feel-good sitcom comedy as the star of Hogan’s Heroes. But while Bob portrayed himself as a devoted family man, he lived a secret double life. When the 49-year-old was found dead in 1978, detectives wondered if Bob’s X-rated hobbies played a role in his murder. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad...
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May 13, 2025 38 mins
In 1865, Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by 26-year-old John Wilkes Booth while watching a play in Washington, D.C. But killing the president wasn’t Booth’s only goal that night. Because he’d enlisted a group of co-conspirators to take down the entire US government. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening and early access...
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May 6, 2025 43 mins
When Abraham Lincoln was sworn in as president in 1861, he vowed to stop the spread of slavery and keep a fractured nation from splitting apart. Just a few years later, Lincoln was shot dead for his efforts. But the real story behind his assassination was more complicated than anyone ever knew. Murder: True Crime Stories is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free ...
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