Murder Files Unsealed

This episode describes a tragic quadruple homicide in Tennessee, where four family members—James Matthew Wilson, Adrianna Williams, Cortney Rose, and Braydon Williams—were found deceased after their 7-month-old infant, Weslynne, was abandoned in a stranger's yard. The primary suspect, Austin Robert Drummond, known to the family, is currently the subject of an extensive manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Drummo...

The episode details the unsolved murder of Sherri Malarik, a Navy air traffic controller, who vanished from her Florida home in September 2001 and was found shot dead days later. The narrative explores her life, her dedication to family, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance during a children's sleepover. A key element discussed is a "secret" Sherri confided in her sister prior to her death, which invest...

The episode recounts a tragic double homicide that occurred at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas, where Clinton and Cristen Brink were found deceased on a hiking trail, leaving their two young daughters unharmed but traumatized. It details the ongoing investigation led by the Arkansas State Police (ASP) and the FBI, including the release of a composite sketch and photograph of a person of interest, who is believed to have sust...

The episode reports on the tragic double homicide of Clinton and Cristen Brink in Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas, on July 26, 2025. While hiking with their young daughters, the couple was attacked and killed, with the children miraculously surviving. The article details the challenges faced by law enforcement due to the remote location, lack of cell service, and limited immediate evidence. It also describes the suspect's ...

The episode recounts the tragic disappearance and murder of Juan Carlos Hernandez, a 21-year-old college student, in September 2020. It details his promising life, his job at a marijuana dispensary, and his mother's relentless efforts to find him. The narrative then shifts to the crucial role of recovered security footage in uncovering the crime, revealing that his manager and the dispensary owner attacked and killed him due to...

The episode describes the double homicide of Clinton and Cristen Brink in Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas, on July 26, 2025. It details the ongoing manhunt for a white male suspect who fled in a black four-door sedan, providing evolving descriptions of the individual and vehicle. The sources also highlight the controversial six-hour delay in the Arkansas State Police's public notification about the suspect, attributing it ...

The epsiode offers a comprehensive overview of the Bryan Kohberger case, detailing the brutal 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students and the subsequent investigation and conviction of Bryan Kohberger. It highlights the release of sealed documents that shed light on the crime scene, Kohberger's behavior, and the surviving roommates' harrowing accounts. The text also explores Kohberger's background, the unanswe...

This episode chronicles the unsolved murder of Sherri Malarik, a Navy air traffic controller, who was found shot in her minivan in a Winn-Dixie parking lot in Pensacola, Florida, in 2001. It details the circumstances of her disappearance during a family gathering and the subsequent discovery of her body by her brother-in-law. The text explores the challenges of the investigation, noting the lack of witnesses, physical evidence, and...

The episode chronicles the tragic disappearance and murder of 13-year-old Madeline Soto in Kissimmee, Florida, on February 26, 2024. It details the timeline of events, from her mother reporting her missing to the discovery of Madeline’s body and the subsequent homicide investigation. The sources identify Stephan Sterns, her mother’s boyfriend, as the prime suspect, outlining the damning evidence against him, including surveillance ...

The episode details the puzzling disappearance of Whisper Owen, a 36-year-old mother, and her 8-month-old daughter, Sandra McCarty, who vanished on July 15, 2025, after a doctor's appointment in Fresno, California. The narrative chronicles the timeline of their last known whereabouts, including sightings of their silver 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and highlights the extensive search efforts undertaken by family, friends, and mu...

The episode details the murder of Kenneth Juedes in August 2006, a pharmacist and farmer found shot in his bed in Unity, Wisconsin. The investigation, which spanned over a decade, ultimately led to the conviction of his wife, Cindy Schulz-Juedes, for first-degree intentional homicide, driven by suspected financial motives. Key elements of the case included a chilling note found at the crime scene, Cindy's suspicious behavior, a...

This episode provides an overview of the tragic case of Esmeralda Gonzalez, an Instagram influencer whose life was brutally cut short in Las Vegas in 2019. It details her background, including her online presence and struggles with mental health, which were exacerbated by a lapse in medication shortly before her disappearance. The text then describes the chilling sequence of events leading to her murder by Christopher Prestipino an...

The episode recounts the tragic discovery of Mary Notarangelo's skeletal remains in her Glastonbury, Connecticut home, over seven months after she was reported missing. It details her life as a retired Bridgeport police detective and her profound love for animals, contrasting it with her severe hoarding disorder that led to unimaginable living conditions. The article describes the repeated, unsuccessful search efforts by author...

The episode examines the perplexing series of disappearances and deaths of college students in La Crosse, Wisconsin, many of whom were found in the Mississippi River. It contrasts two primary explanations: the official stance of alcohol-related accidental drownings and the persistent theory of a serial killer, often linked to the "Smiley Face Killers" hypothesis. The source highlights the recurring patterns in these cases...

This episode exposes the elaborate healthcare deception of Shannon Nicole Womack, who allegedly impersonated licensed nurses using numerous aliases and Social Security numbers across multiple states, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The text details her sophisticated methods of securing employment in various facilities by exploiting staffing shortages. It further explains how a routine traffic stop led to the unraveling o...

The episode details the chilling criminal career of Christopher Bernard Wilder, known as the "Beauty Queen Killer" and "Snapshot Killer", who became one of America's most infamous serial murderers. It outlines his early life and background, including his dual citizenship and initial arrests for sexual assault, which foreshadowed his later violent tendencies. The source then focuses on his six-week crime spre...

The episode recounts the tragic murder of Sunshine "Sunny" Stewart, a 48-year-old marine biologist and outdoor enthusiast, on Crawford Pond in Union, Maine, on July 2, 2025. It details her vibrant life and the community's shock and grief following her brutal death by strangulation and blunt force trauma. The source describes the swift investigation that led to the arrest of 17-year-old Deven Young two weeks later, who...

The episode details the tragic 2013 murder of Jessie Blodgett, a 19-year-old college student and musician from Hartford, Wisconsin. It recounts how her death, caused by strangulation in her own home, deeply impacted her community and led to a complex investigation. The source also describes how the Investigation Discovery true-crime series, "A Killer Among Friends," specifically the episode titled "Your Smiles and Yo...

This episode details the unsolved disappearance and murder of ten-year-old Lindsey Baum from McCleary, Washington. It outlines her sudden vanishing in June 2009 while walking home, the immediate community and national search efforts, and the heartbreaking discovery of her partial remains in 2017, which transformed the case into a homicide investigation. The narrative traces the family's ongoing anguish and dedication to finding...