An entire Michigan family of eight was found dead inside their home after a devastating fire, but what happened in the hours before first responders arrived is raising serious questions. As investigators uncover disturbing details about the family and what may have been happening behind closed doors, the story of the Karolkiewicz family becomes more shocking with every new revelation.

This week on Headline Highlights: Lindsay Clancy’s journals and searches shed new light on her mental state, while the defense challenged key evidence. A Michigan family of eight was found shot to death, with investigators uncovering multiple fires and missing smoke detectors. Newly unsealed records reveal Bryan Kohberger’s autism, OCD, ADHD, and ARFID diagnoses, raising questions about his future appeals. A “Philly House of Horrors” investigation uncovered missing women, weapons, drugs, chemicals, and disturbing digital evidence. Chris Watts is reportedly set to marry a woman he met while behind bars, who moved closer to him and changed her name to “Lizzie Watts”.

Chris Hansen is in the Serialously studio and finally speaking out about the new A24 film depicting one of the most infamous chapters of his career. In this exclusive interview, Chris opens up about his career, the highly anticipated movie starring Robert Pattinson, and what he really thinks about Hollywood telling his story.

This week on Headline Highlights: Courtney Clenney takes a plea deal for manslaughter, avoiding a potential life sentence and leaving her with roughly 16 months left in prison. Week two of Lindsay Clancy’s trial brought emotional testimony about the children’s deaths, Lindsay’s mental health and injuries, and a courtroom controversy over a hot-mic comment during the autopsy evidence. Jesse Butler’s case was dismissed after he completed a youthful-offender program without serving jail time, but the DA is now seeking federal review amid explosive allegations and claims of innocence. The Lily Peters murder case could end before trial as a sealed resolution hearing is set for August 26th. A New York mother and grandmother allegedly poisoned and killed four children while believing they were “protecting” them. And a North Dakota mother is accused of attacking her three children, killing two and critically injuring another.

For more than three years, the Lindsay Clancy case has been viewed through one lens. But now, a growing wave of online theories is challenging that narrative, with some questioning whether Patrick Clancy's actions before, during, and after that tragic day deserve a closer look.

This week on Headline Highlights: OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney is set to enter a plea deal on August 10 in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli. Alexee Trevizo’s confession and hospital footage were ruled inadmissible by the New Mexico Supreme Court, removing key evidence in her first-degree murder case. Investigators released the ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, hoping someone will recognize the writing and help uncover what happened to her. The Lindsay Clancy trial is underway, with the defense focusing on postpartum psychosis while prosecutors challenge her mental health claims and examine the events leading up to her children’s deaths. And, Michigan father Kris Karolkiewicz allegedly killed his wife and six children before taking his own life, leaving a family of eight dead…

After a night out at a popular Houston piano bar, 22-year-old Kenneth Cutting Jr. got into a heated argument with his two boyfriends and seemingly vanished without a trace. The explanation they later gave about Kenneth's final hours left his family with more questions than answers, and as they searched for him, troubling details and inconsistencies began to emerge. What started as a missing persons case soon evolved into a mystery filled with conflicting accounts, investigative missteps, and a family determined to uncover what really happened on that summer night in Houston…

This week on Headline Highlights: Bryan Kohberger is seeking to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming he was coerced into confessing. D4vd's preliminary hearing concluded with the judge ruling there is enough evidence for him to stand trial on all charges and special circumstances. Newly released dispatch audio reveals that officers considered Brooke Hanlon's death suspicious within minutes of arriving at the scene. The Nolan Wells case remains full of unanswered questions as conflicting witness accounts and newly released boat audio add to the mystery surrounding his death. The unexplained death of Allie Hummel is drawing scrutiny after it came just months after her husband pleaded guilty to assaulting her. And influencer Sara Gilson, who went viral after posting a TikTok joking that Netflix would make a documentary about her "soon-to-be ex-husband," was allegedly killed by him just days later…

Michelle Hadley thought she had found the perfect relationship… until a bizarre series of events turned life into a nightmare. What started as an ordinary love triangle quickly spiraled into a shocking web of fake identities, stalking, violent fantasies, and deception that led to an innocent woman being arrested. With Netflix's new documentary A Toxic Love Story bringing renewed attention to the case, Annie is reopening Michelle Hadley's story from the beginning and breaking down every unbelievable twist.

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This week on Headline Highlights: D4vd's preliminary hearing is underway, with prosecutors presenting evidence they say supports that he groomed and murdered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The murder of New Jersey psychotherapist Brooke Hanlon remains unsolved nearly two months later, with no arrests or named suspects. New developments in the Ohio "House of Horrors" case reveal additional child marriages within the Siders family. And an Alabama teenager is accused of fatally stabbing his mother and critically injuring his father during an argument over discipline...

Halloween weekend in Grand Forks was pure chaos: packed bars, wild costumes, blackout drinking, and a party bus full of people who could barely remember the night by morning. In the middle of it all, Joel Lovelien stepped outside a bar to help someone who’d supposedly been left behind. Just minutes later, he was found in a parking lot, beaten so badly he wouldn’t survive. Police thought they had their killer almost immediately: a young man in a lion costume covered in blood, with the victim’s blood literally on his clothes. But as the investigation unraveled, so did the case…

When investigators arrived at a small home in rural Ohio to serve an unrelated warrant, they had no idea they were about to uncover what authorities have since called one of the worst cases of child neglect they had ever seen. Hidden inside the home were 16 children ranging in age from just over a year old to 18, allegedly living in conditions so horrific that officials described them as "pure evil." As the investigation unfolded, disturbing details began to emerge about the isolated family, the four adults now facing dozens of charges, and the question everyone is asking: How could so many children disappear from public view for years without anyone noticing?

This week on Headline Highlights: An Oklahoma stepfather who impregnated his 11-year-old stepdaughter has been sentenced to life in prison. New court documents allege that three women attacked and fatally stabbed Texas mother of five Caroline Peña, and all three now face murder charges. More than six months after 20-year-old Ethan Vernon was found dead in a burned truck in Ohio, his girlfriend and her parents have been indicted in connection with his death. After a shocking discovery in an Illinois lake, a man’s brother and sister-in-law were arrested after investigators uncovered disturbing details about his death. And a shocking New York murder case has taken a disturbing turn after a beloved teacher was accused of killing his young sister-in-law inside their family home…

Just days before Christmas, six-year-old Logan Tipton spent a perfect day with his family decorating the tree and making holiday memories. That night, while he slept in his bed, a stranger entered their home and stabbed him to death. Investigators later said the suspect was in a delusional state, believing he was acting out a “Grey’s Anatomy”-inspired mission, leaving Logan’s parents and siblings to wake up to a nightmare no family should ever have to face…

A missing 19-year-old vanishes during a lake party before her body is discovered days later, raising difficult questions about what really happened on the water. Then, two sisters are accused of committing a brutal murder together—and their shocking behavior after the arrest leaves everyone stunned. Plus, the disturbing case of a popular influencer allegedly killed, hidden inside a suitcase, and the international manhunt that followed.

A routine family fishing trip took a horrifying turn when a group of relatives spotted something unusual floating in a South Carolina river. The discovery of the body of 46-year-old Gregory Rice, wrapped in a tarp, weighed down with cinder blocks, and riddled with bullet holes, shocked the community. The discovery led investigators down a path filled with secrets, suspicious behavior, and questions that only multiplied as the truth finally came out…

What was Mackenzie Shirilla really saying on her prison calls? After listeners noticed her repeatedly switching into a strange coded language, speculation exploded online. In this special episode, attorney and fluent Carnie Talk speaker Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch helps translate some of Mackenzie's most talked-about calls, revealing conversations that were hidden in plain sight. From prison complaints and personal drama to comments that take on an entirely new meaning once decoded, this episode uncovers what was really being said…

What started as a confrontation between two teenagers at a Texas track meet has become one of the most divisive criminal cases in recent memory. Dive into everything that led up to the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, the competing narratives surrounding Karmelo Anthony, and the trial testimony that had people talking nationwide. From explosive witness accounts and claims that Karmelo was already holding a knife before the confrontation began, to the medical examiner's devastating testimony about Austin's final moments, we cover every major development from the courtroom…

This week in Headline Highlights: Anna Kepner’s stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, has been ordered into federal custody until his September trial. A Colorado mother has been charged with murder after allegedly enabling her 16-year-old daughter's alcohol abuse and failing to get her help before she died. In North Carolina, a teen and a 28-year-old man have been charged with killing her parents and grandmother before fleeing to Tennessee together. A German shipping heiress was found shot dead at her family’s South African estate just one day after the estate’s financial manager was also found dead from a gunshot wound. And Alabama authorities say eight people have been charged in connection with a horrific operation inside an underground bunker involving multiple victims…

This week on Headline Highlights: Josh Duggar’s appeal to overturn his conviction was denied, and his unexplained transfer to a federal medical facility has sparked speculation. New updates emerge as authorities say Ashlee Jenae died from self-inflicted harm linked to mental distress, but her family disputes the ruling and continues to question the investigation. Karen Read is suing investigators after her acquittal, and newly revealed texts from lead investigator Michael Proctor showing hateful language have intensified allegations of misconduct and bias in the case. University of Southampton student Henry Nowak was fatally stabbed in a late-night encounter. The trial of Karmelo Anthony in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet is underway, with key testimony and evidence shaping a closely watched self-defense case. Karmelo Anthony’s trial in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a Texas track meet is underway, where he is claiming self-defense as testimony and evidence are being presented…

Just days after Thanksgiving in 2018, 29-year-old Kelsey Berreth seemingly vanished without a trace from her Colorado home. At first, her family tried convincing themselves there had to be a reasonable explanation. But as the days passed with no calls, no texts, and no sign of Kelsey, panic started setting in. Inside her condo, everything looked as though she had simply stepped out for a moment and never came back. Her belongings were still there, unfinished food sat untouched, and small details inside the apartment began making investigators increasingly uneasy. Meanwhile, the one person who should have been most desperate to find her, Kelsey’s fiancé and the father of her child, appeared strangely calm…

Nearly four years after the crash that killed her boyfriend and his friend, Mackenzie Shirilla continues to insist that she is innocent. And in hours of jail phone calls with her mother, she makes it clear that her stance hasn't changed. As Mackenzie discusses her conviction, life behind bars, and her hopes for an appeal, many listeners have been struck by what they see as a startling lack of accountability. At the same time, a series of text messages between Mackenzie and her father have sparked intense debate online. Dive into the calls, the texts, and the family dynamics that are raising new questions about Mackenzie’s life post conviction.

This week on Headline Highlights: Rebecca Haro pleaded guilty in the death of her 7-month-old son Emmanuel and was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison, though his remains have never been found. Nearly a year after Melissa Casias disappeared, hikers found her remains in a remote area of Carson National Forest. New court filings reveal disturbing new evidence in the cruise ship murder of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, as prosecutors build their case against her stepbrother, Timothy Hudson. Three women were found dead in Puerto Vallarta in two weeks, sparking serial killer rumors. And new interviews, phone calls, and legal filings in the Mackenzie Shirilla case have reignited debate over her conviction…

When firefighters responded to a car burning off the side of Interstate 10 in Arizona, it looked like a routine highway fire. But hidden inside the vehicle was the body of 22-year-old Mercedes Vega, and investigators quickly realized this was one of the most horrifying cases they had ever encountered. As detectives dug into Mercedes’ final hours, they uncovered a trail of disturbing clues: blood in her apartment parking garage, surveillance footage capturing her last known moments alive, abandoned vehicles, and evidence suggesting she may have been targeted long before the night she disappeared…

This week on Headline Highlights: Newly released jail calls from Mackenzie Shirilla are causing outrage after she called herself the “third victim” and joked about getting Kim Kardashian as her lawyer because she wears SKIMS. After billionaire Isak Andic, founder of Mango, died in what was initially ruled a hiking accident in Spain, investigators reopened the case and are now accusing his son. Influencer, Gabriela Gonzalez, and her father are facing attempted murder charges after prosecutors alleged they tried to hire a hitman to kill her ex, Jack Avery, during a bitter custody battle. And UK celebrity, Katie Price, says her new husband, Lee Andrews, vanished in Dubai just months after their whirlwind marriage, sparking a bizarre online mystery…

In the small town of Moberly, Missouri, the disappearance of 16-year-old Kayla Huff has turned into a case filled with twists so bizarre and disturbing that it’s hard to believe it’s real. What started with a teenage girl vanishing after her car mysteriously broke down quickly spiraled into a massive investigation involving multiple arrests, shocking allegations, suspicious behavior, and rumors spreading across social media faster than investigators can confirm them. The deeper authorities dig into Kayla’s final days, the darker and more complicated this case becomes, leaving an entire community desperate to understand what really happened to her…

This week on Headline Highlights: Outrage is growing after Makayla Settles’ father pleaded guilty to incest and supplying alcohol to a minor, yet only faces a maximum sentence of just three years in prison. Kouri Richins has officially been sentenced to life without parole for murdering her husband, though many are now focused on her emotional courtroom statement where she continued claiming innocence. In a shocking update, Alex Murdaugh has been granted a new murder trial after the court ruled that jury misconduct by the trial clerk violated his right to a fair trial. A federal operation involving multiple cruise ships in San Diego has sparked major backlash and speculation after 28 crew members were removed and deported over alleged involvement with CSAM. And, the disappearance of Melissa Casias has fueled major online speculation after the Los Alamos employee vanished in 2025, leaving behind her belongings and two factory-reset phones before being seen walking alone near a highway in New Mexico…

What first seemed like a tragic car accident quickly spiraled into one of the most controversial murder cases in recent memory. After crashing her car at nearly 100 miles per hour, killing her boyfriend and friend, Ohio teenager Mackenzie Shirilla was accused of intentionally driving them to their deaths. But years later, with Netflix revisiting the story and new text messages, prison calls, and claims of medical episodes surfacing, people are beginning to question whether everything about this case is really as clear as it once seemed. Was this a calculated act of murder, or could there be more to the story than anyone realized? Join Annie as she reopens the case of Mackenzie Shirilla.

This week on Headline Highlights: Lynette Hooker’s disappearance in the Bahamas is now under heavier scrutiny after authorities seized her husband Brian’s sailboat as part of the investigation. A deadly Pennsylvania house fire is being investigated as arson after police say Robert Zimmerman allegedly set the home ablaze following a woman’s rejection. In another disturbing case, prosecutors say Brian Lanzim drove from Maine to New Jersey armed with guns and body armor after threatening his ex-girlfriend’s family, in what authorities believe may have been a planned family annihilation. And, in Washington, a woman was stabbed 48 times in what prosecutors now believe was staged to look like a home invasion.

When 33-year-old Katlyn Harp suddenly vanished, her twin sister Heather knew almost immediately that something was very wrong. The two were inseparable, best friends, daily confidants, and the kind of twins who never went a single day without talking. So when Katlyn’s usual morning selfie never came, her phone went dark, and a suspicious text claiming she had “needed a break” surfaced, Heather’s gut told her this wasn’t a woman walking away… it was the start of a nightmare.

This week on Headline Highlights: A developing situation has left multiple people ill and at least three dead from suspected Hantavirus, an unusual outbreak on a luxury cruise ship. Prosecutors say a new timeline shows David Anthony Burke (d4vd) planned Celeste’s murder, and staged a cover story, though it has not been proven in court. In Shreveport, Louisiana, Shamar Elkins allegedly shot his girlfriend, killed eight children including seven of his own, and then fled. Tanner Horner has now been sentenced to death for the killing of Athena Strand. In Alice Springs, a 5-year-old girl known as Kumanjayi Little Baby went missing and was found dead five days later…

Just days before her mother was set to visit, 26-year-old Annie McCarrick, an American who had moved to Ireland to build a life she loved, vanished without a trace after a normal morning of errands, leaving behind unpacked groceries, missed plans, and a final confirmed sighting that would become the start of one of Ireland’s most haunting unsolved disappearances, with conflicting witness accounts and a decades-long search that still has not revealed what happened to her…

This week on Headline Highlights: Makayla Settles’ father will not be charged with what many were hoping for due to insufficient evidence without her testimony, and the case is moving forward on lesser charges despite DNA evidence and earlier felony arrests. Celeste Rivas Hernandez was confirmed to have been murdered by multiple injuries and dismemberment, while the case against David Anthony Burke (d4vd) continues to expand with large amounts of digital evidence. Ashly Robinson, known as Ashlee Janae, was found dead in her Zanzibar villa days after a birthday trip and safari proposal. USF students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy were found dead after going missing from his apartment. And in Wilmer, Alabama, Lisa Fields, her pregnant daughter Keziah, and her son Thomas were found bound and murdered in their home while a baby was left unharmed.

When Angelique Robledo was 18 years old and pregnant, she thought she had found a friend in another woman who seemed to be going through the same experience. But that friendship was hiding something far more sinister. In this episode, Angelique shares the terrifying story of how someone she trusted was allegedly planning to kill her and steal her unborn baby; a rare but horrifying crime known as fetal abduction. From the early red flags to the day everything changed, Angelique walks us through what happened, how she survived, and the lasting impact it’s had on her life. She also opens up about the complicated legal outcome, her experience speaking publicly about the case, and how she’s using her story today to raise awareness and help others trust their instincts. This is a story of betrayal, survival, and resilience.

This week on Headline Highlights: Major updates have emerged in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez as d4vd has been arrested and charged. Haley Beck, a teacher and sister of influencer Noah Beck, has been accused of grooming and having a sexual relationship with a high school student. Anna Kepner’s stepbrother has officially been indicted by a grand jury in connection to her death aboard a cruise ship last year. In the trial of seven-year-old Athena Strand, who was abducted and killed by a delivery driver in 2022, jurors are now hearing emotional and disturbing evidence as they decide whether her admitted killer will face the death penalty or life in prison. Lynette Hooker vanished after falling overboard in the Bahamas, and investigators are now scrutinizing her husband’s account amid delays and inconsistencies. And Makayla Rene Settles’ father remains charged, and prosecutors are continuing the case despite her being declared brain dead and unable to testify. .

On the same morning in a quiet New Jersey suburb, two homes connected to the Caniero family go up in flames, just hours apart. At Paul Caniero’s house, everyone escapes safely. But at his brother Keith Caniero’s home, firefighters arrive to something far more chilling: a body on the front lawn and a devastating discovery waiting inside. As investigators begin to connect the scenes, the question quickly shifts from what happened to why, and how two tragedies so closely linked could unfold in such different ways. What they uncover points to something deeply personal, and far more calculated than anyone first believed…

When Makayla Settles took her own life, the circumstances surrounding her death raised immediate red flags, including unanswered questions and behavior from those close to her that did not quite add up. Join Annie Elise and Dr Leslie Dobson as they break down the case, examine the psychological dynamics at play, and uncover the troubling inconsistencies that continue to leave this case unresolved.

When a quiet college gathering at Calgary’s “Butler Mansion” spirals into a nightmare in the early hours of April 15th, 2014, first responders were met with a scene that would haunt them forever. Five victims, frantic 911 calls, and a suspect who wasn’t a stranger but someone who had been in the room just moments before. As witnesses piece together what unfolded that night, a chilling story emerges involving a deadly pursuit, and claims that stretch into something far more bizarre, including talk of werewolves and a coming war. But what drove a seemingly ordinary young man to commit such shocking violence, and how did everything unravel so quickly?

This week on Headline Highlights: A Colorado Court of Appeals has granted Letecia Stauch a new trial after it was revealed that a juror had a family connection to the prosecutor’s office. Gerhardt Konig took the stand this week, along with his son, after allegedly attempting to murder his wife, Arielle Konig, during a hike in Hawaii. Joseph Duggar had his bond set at $600,000 last week and has since bonded out. And in Florida, a 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly dismembering a sex offender and collecting his blood to examine it under a microscope, reportedly inspired by the TV show ‘Dexter’.

This week on Headline Highlights: New DMV surveillance footage has emerged months after the prosecution of quadruple murderer Bryan Kohberger. A thirty-year-old woman in Indiana was arrested on nine counts of first-degree murder after allegedly shooting her husband and his parents. New details have also been released in the arrests of Joseph Duggar, of 19 Kids and Counting, and his wife Kendra Duggar, who are facing separate charges relating to minors. And in a shocking case, quadruple amputee Dayton James Webber was arrested for allegedly shooting his friend multiple times while operating a vehicle.

Seventeen-year-old Bianca Devins was supposed to be having the night of her life, attending her first concert, experiencing a new sense of independence, and stepping into everything her future could hold. But by morning, she never made it home, and instead, a horrifying image posted online sent shockwaves across the country. What began as a fun night in New York City quickly turned into something far darker, revealing a chilling obsession and a brutal act of violence...

This week on Headline Highlights: two Florida teen girls are behind bars after allegedly attempting to murder a classmate, then laughing about it afterward. In Alabama, there are major developments in the case of 2-year-old Genesis Nova Reid, who went missing, as her own mother has now been charged. Meanwhile, Joseph Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting, and his wife, Kendra Duggar, were both arrested in separate cases involving children. And in a chilling international case, 31-year-old Austrian influencer Stefanie Pieper was found dead, her body hidden inside a suitcase in Slovenia.

Just minutes before closing, 25-year-old Jessica Heeringa vanished from a quiet Michigan gas station, leaving her purse, wallet, and cigarettes behind. A witness saw a silver minivan acting strangely, and investigators soon realized this wasn’t a simple disappearance. As they dug deeper, they uncovered suspicious connections, shocking secrets, and a predator who had been living among the community all along. From missing women to attempted kidnappings, the case would span years, tie multiple victims together, and leave investigators racing against time to stop him before he struck again… .

Dive deeper into the unfolding investigations surrounding the newly released files as Dr. Leslie Dobson returns to the studio, joining Annie for an eye-opening conversation that goes beyond the headlines and digs into the details. Together, they break down the latest developments, explore the unanswered questions, and examine what these revelations could mean moving forward. This is the inside look you won’t want to miss…

It started with a locked door in a luxury Melbourne apartment building. A concierge pushed harder, expecting a pile of trash, until she saw a woman’s body lying in blood on the other side. The victim was Phoebe Handsjuk, a 24-year-old resident of the building, and her death would spark one of Australia’s most baffling and controversial investigations. From strange details at the scene to decisions that raised serious questions, the case quickly unraveled into something far more disturbing than it first appeared. How did Phoebe end up in the garbage room and why were so many critical questions never fully answered…

This week on Headline Highlights: Week two of the Kouri Richins trial featured testimony from her alleged boyfriend and new digital evidence showing deleted messages and suspicious searches on her phone before Eric’s death. A 22-year-old man is accused of randomly killing three women in Utah so he could steal a car and money to get home. Two young sisters in Cleveland were found buried in suitcases in a field. A Florida college student is accused of leaving her newborn baby to drown in a toilet after secretly giving birth at home and then, performing in a theater production the same day.

This week on Headline Highlights: Newly released grand jury documents reveal that d4vd has officially been named a suspect in the murder investigation surrounding the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. After months of silence, authorities have charged the 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner in her homicide aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship. The first week of trial against Kouri Richins featured major testimony and new allegations as prosecutors laid out their case surrounding the death of her husband, Eric Richins. After disappearing in 2001, Michele Hundley Smith was found alive nearly 24 years later and briefly arrested on an old DWI warrant that had been waiting since the month she vanished…

A wealthy Miami developer, a waterfront mansion, and FBI agents closing in. When Sergio Pino was found dead just moments before his arrest for allegedly plotting his wife’s murder, the fallout was immediate and explosive. What followed was a chilling mix of fear, power, and greed as his widow, Tatiana Pino, was thrust into the center of a legal war over a massive real estate empire, shadowy last-minute moves, and allegations so dark they raised questions about what was really happening behind closed doors…

This week on Headline Highlights: Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn has been charged in connection with the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn. Adreinne Reid has been arrested amid the investigation into her 2-year-old daughter, Genesis Nova Reid, who vanished in the middle of the night from her Alabama home. Major updates have emerged in the investigation tied to Jeffrey E.’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, along with developments involving Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor). In Iowa, 56 fraternity pledges were found in a dark basement blindfolded and covered in unknown substances after authorities responded to a fire alarm at a fraternity house. And Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering a $1 million reward for information meeting FBI criteria in the case of her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie.

In the early 1990s, a quiet night in Northern Ireland ended with a discovery that would haunt a community for decades. Inside a closed garage sat a car with a man lifeless in the driver’s seat and another body hidden in the trunk, the scene eerily composed, almost too orderly to question. At the time, many believed they understood what had happened and tried to move forward. But beneath that calm exterior lay a web of affairs, deception, manipulation, and calculated violence that would slowly begin to surface…

The Justice Department recently released 3 million documents, 2,000 videos and 180,000 images tied to a disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, who is connected to some of the most powerful names in the world. And the internet has gone into absolute overdrive. As the new files are made public, previously undisclosed details are fueling a tidal wave of viral information. Social media is dissecting every name and every redaction, with theories about cover-ups, code words, and hidden networks. In this episode, Annie is joined by Dr. Leslie Dobson to unpack the wildest emails circulating right now...

It started as a family channel. Kids laughing, parents joking, millions of people watching. But over time, the “pranks” got meaner, louder, and harder to watch. On the DaddyOFive channel, videos showed kids being screamed at, blamed for things they didn’t do, and pushed to emotional breaking points, all while the camera kept rolling. Some pranks allegedly went even further, with claims of food being tampered with just to get a reaction on screen. At first, it was brushed off as dark humor. Viewers weren't as convinced as they started asking if something much more serious was happening behind the scenes. But when the internet turned on them, it set off a chain reaction that would change that family forever....

In Adelaide, South Australia, a shadowy group preyed on teenage boys and young men during the late 1970s and early 1980s, leaving a trail of mutilated bodies and unanswered questions. They came to be known as "The Family", a loosely connected network suspected of abduction, abuse, and murder. Five young men, some barely teenagers, were killed in ways so brutal and calculated that the city still remembers them in horror. Despite decades passing, DNA reviews, and multi-million-dollar rewards, the truth about who was involved and why may never be fully uncovered…

This week on Headline Highlights: A heartbreaking development in the disappearance of 27-year-old Nathan Smith, son of Lil John, as a body has been found that authorities believe may be his. An arrest has been made in the shocking case of Anna Kepner, whose body was discovered hidden beneath a bed on a Carnival Cruise ship. Newly released autopsy reports in the Tepe murders reveal disturbing details about the true brutality of the crimes. And after days full of questions rather than answers, major updates have emerged in the Nancy Guthrie case.

This week on Headline Highlights: new updates in the Idaho 4 case emerge as allegations surface that Bryan Kohberger staged the scene. The UnitedHealthcare murder suspect, Luigi Mangioni, has had the death penalty taken off the table. In Illinois, a pregnant woman was killed after a Facebook Marketplace sale turned deadly. A 19-year-old man killed his girlfriend, and law enforcement found her dismembered body in a bag shoved under their bed. Major updates in the Hailey Buzbee case come to light as investigators have named her deceased. And, The Today Show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother has gone missing.

This week on Headline Highlights: D4VD’s friend, Neo Langston, was arrested after failing to appear as a witness before a Los Angeles grand jury. Lindsay Clancy’s husband filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of their three children. Michael McKee pleaded not guilty to the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe. The body of 32-year-old Wendy Moncion was discovered hidden inside a semi-truck in St. Lucie County, Florida. Twenty-nine-year-old Alicia Machnik was found murdered in her home after allegedly asking her partner to shoot her “at the spot where his name is tattooed on her forehead.” In the UK, a woman escaped nearly 20 years of captivity by secretly calling the police. And in California, a firefighter allegedly beat his wife to death with an axe after reading her diary.

Kiplyn Davis was a 15-year-old sophomore when she was last seen at her high school in Spanish Fork, Utah. She arrived early that morning, attended her classes, and was seen laughing with friends at lunch. Then, she vanished. Her books, purse, and personal belongings were left behind in her locker, and she never made it home. As stories shifted and rumors spread, investigators began to question whether this was really a runaway case at all. Decades later, Kiplyn’s disappearance remains one of Utah’s most haunting unsolved mysteries…

This week on Headline Highlights: Major updates in Barry Morphew’s reindictment case as a trial date has been set for October 12, 2026. Federal authorities are now reviewing the handling of Ellen Greenberg’s death. 8-Year-Old Maleeka Boone from the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona was found deceased after going missing from her home. A man confronted and murdered his wife because he thought she was allegedly cheating on him and “tampering” with his food. And just days after Jeri Mains filed a protective order against her husband, he shot her and fled the scene leaving their kids to call 911.

Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique, were pillars of their Columbus, Ohio, community, raising two young children and living what seemed like an ordinary life. But one December morning, Spencer didn’t show up for work. When police arrived at their home, both he and Monique were found dead. Their children were unharmed, yet their lives were forever changed, and a community was left searching for answers. Investigators quickly traced the events to someone the family knew, uncovering surveillance footage, weapons, and a trail that spanned state lines. What happened that night, and why, remains a question the town is still trying to answer…

An arrest has finally been made in the murders of dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique. Nick Reiner’s arraignment has been pushed to February after his defense attorney, Alan Jackson, stepped down from the case. A shocking child neglect case unfolds after a 14-year-old girl was abandoned by her parents and left to live alone in a mobile home for over a year in horrific conditions. And investigators uncover more than 100 skeletal remains inside the home of Jonathan Gerlach, following a disturbing series of grave robberies.

Jennifer Kesse didn’t vanish into thin air… she vanished into a system that almost caught her killer. Her car was found. A person tied to her disappearance was caught on camera. And yet, one cruel coincidence turned solid evidence into a dead end. Nearly twenty years later, the same questions still echo: Who was watching? Who walked away unseen? And how close did investigators come to stopping the truth from slipping through their fingers?

This week on Headline Highlights: newly released Walmart and Target footage shows Bryan Kohberger shopping multiple nights around the time of the Idaho 4 murders, and his sister has spoken out publicly for the first time. A grand jury has been convened in the case of D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Doomsday mother Elleshia Seymour fled the country with her four children in preparation for the “end times.” The body of missing 4-year-old Jonathan Boley was found nearly two miles from his home in Walker County, Alabama. In Ohio, a dentist and his wife were found murdered in their home, leaving their two children alive while the killer remains at large.

In the early morning hours of August 5, 2020, a quiet Denver neighborhood was jolted awake by an inferno so intense it could be seen from blocks away. Inside the burning home were two Senegalese immigrant families who were hard-working, close-knit, and building new lives in America. As firefighters worked frantically and investigators sifted through the aftermath, it became clear this was no accident. Three masked figures had been seen fleeing the scene in the darkness, leaving behind a tragedy that stunned an entire community…

This week on Headline Highlights new claims in the D4vd case allege a burn-cage incinerator was found inside the Hollywood Hills rental he occupied. In the Rebecca Park case, her sister now claims Rebecca’s fiancé confessed to killing her after she admitted lying to police to protect him. A 32-year-old doctor and mother of two was found dead inside a Dollar Tree freezer in Miami, a case police say is not currently considered foul play. In Florida, a retired nurse was allegedly murdered by the 19-year-old roommate he tried to help, while in Texas, a woman was allegedly shot in her sleep and her boyfriend is accused of forcing his nephew to help dispose of her body. And in the Rob Reiner case, new footage and witness accounts are reshaping the timeline as his son, Nick Reiner, faces first-degree murder charges in the stabbing deaths of his parents.

This week on Headline Highlights: Brian Walshe’s trial ended with a guilty verdict. In the Kristina Joksimovic case, her husband is now in custody, accused of dismembering her body. The family of the victim in the Jesse Butler case has filed a motion claiming his plea deal violated constitutional rights. Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first‑degree murder in the stabbing deaths of his parents, director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. A teen allegedly plotted shocking revenge on his ex‑girlfriend’s family. A man is accused of pushing his deceased girlfriend through the city in a shopping cart. A father‑and‑son duo are charged with conspiring to commit murder. In a bizarre development, a man claimed that interactions with ChatGPT influenced him to murder his parents.

Ajike “A.J.” Owens was a devoted 35-year-old mother of four. She was the kind of woman who fought for her kids without hesitation. But on a June evening in Ocala, Florida, what began as one of many neighborhood disputes, turned into a national flashpoint. After an argument involving her children and the woman next door, A.J. walked to her neighbor’s home seeking answers. Moments later, a single gunshot fired through a closed, windowless door ended her life. Now, with the case back in the spotlight and the coroner’s findings, trial testimony, and forensic contradictions resurfacing through documentaries and public debate, unpack the explosive questions her murder continues to raise…

This week on Headline Highlights: New developments shake the Rebecca Park case as her biological mother, now charged with her murder, asks the court for reduced bond or home confinement to care for her 14-year-old son. In Massachusetts, the trial for Brian Walshe is underway, and prosecutors are coming in strong with graphic physical evidence. The father of the 16-year-old accused in Anna Kepner’s death is seeking emergency custody of his 9-year-old daughter. In Texas, the alleged suicide of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera has Austin PD stumped while her family pleads for answers. A California couple is gunned down in their driveway. In another disturbing case, two teens lure a 14-year-old girl into the woods and set her on fire. And in Stamford, Connecticut, what began as a routine eviction spirals into a police standoff, a decomposing body, and the discovery of multiple explosive devices.

They called themselves vegans, tech-savvy anarchists, idealistic rationalists, but beneath the coded language of AI fears, vegan ethics, and brain-hemisphere theories lurked something far darker. The Zizians began as an obscure fringe community online, but. when members of this online collective began turning up dead, vanishing without explanation, or popping up in the background of bizarre, violent crimes across multiple states, investigators realized they weren’t dealing with just another fringe community. They were looking at something far more unhinged…

This week on Headline Highlights: Alex Murdaugh is back in the spotlight as major developments emerge in his fight for a new trial. The family of Anna Kepner is speaking out, voicing growing frustration over stalled progress of the investigation after her body was found aboard a Carnival cruise. In a shocking turn, 44-year-old Darius Hazard is accused of turning on his own parents and setting their home ablaze. Police in Toledo uncover a grim discovery after pulling over a stolen truck to find the owner’s body in the back. In northern Michigan, missing 22-year-old Rebecca Park was found deceased, but her unborn baby remains unaccounted for and multiple family members have been arrested. And finally, an eight-weeks-pregnant woman was tragically shot in her own bed allegedly by the father of her child.

When 22-year-old Nathan Carman was miraculously “found” after a week lost at sea, his survival made headlines. But as investigators took a closer look, questions about his too-perfect rescue, and the disappearance of his mother during that same trip, quickly spiraled into something far darker. With a murdered grandfather, a sinking boat, a massive inheritance, and a suspect who insisted he was innocent, the Carman family tragedy only grows more twisted the deeper you go…

This week on Headline Highlights: Melodee Buzzard’s mom is no longer facing false imprisonment charges in the unrelated case against her. Major developments in the D4vd investigation, as he’s now officially named a suspect in the death of Celeste Hernandez. Morgan Geyser, who said she killed her friend because Slenderman told her to, briefly went missing after disappearing from her group home. Tragedy struck aboard a Carnival cruise when 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found dead in her cabin. And in Kansas City, a woman was discovered on her front porch with a gunshot wound reportedly inflicted by her boyfriend.

Just after 6 a.m. on November 9th, 2005, a terrified Texas woman called 911, sobbing that her husband, Keith Gentry, had been shot in his sleep and was making “a god-awful sound,” with pink foam coming from his mouth. What first looked like a brutal home invasion that shattered a seemingly wholesome family quickly unraveled under investigation, revealing a motive more unbelievable than anyone expected. While Keith’s loved ones were devastated and adamant that police had accused the wrong person, detectives began to uncover a story far more calculated than a simple break-in gone wrong… .

This week on Headline Highlights: a major update in Bryan Kohberger’s restitution hearing, an important development in the Sandra Birchmore case, and Brian Walshe’s trial officially kicks off. A retired Ohio State professor is caught in a scheme. A woman is accused of attempting to kill her husband and son as part of a disturbing pact. And a man allegedly kills his girlfriend with a chainsaw after claiming she was possessed.

In a crowded neighborhood just outside New Delhi, children started vanishing one by one. Their families begged the police for help, only to be ignored. So the parents decided to take matters into their own hands, and what they uncovered led to one of the most horrifying discoveries in India’s criminal history. As shocking new details come to light nearly two decades later, the question remains: Did the justice system get it right…or was the real truth buried all along?

This week on Headline Highlights: Major updates emerge in the disappearance of Michael Vaughan as 33-year-old Stacey Wondra is charged with multiple offenses. The mother of missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard has been arrested on charges unrelated to her daughter’s disappearance. In Kuala Lumpur, influencer Iris Hsieh was found dead in a bathtub. A former news anchor has been charged with murder after allegedly stabbing her mother to death on Halloween. And in Austin, a woman was chained in a backyard for months by her so-called “friends.”

In the still hours before dawn, a 911 call pierced the silence of a quiet Houston neighborhood. On the line was a teenage boy, his voice shaking as he confessed to something unthinkable. Moments earlier, he had stepped into his twin sister Meghan’s bedroom. It was something he’d done countless times before, but this time, everything was different. What unfolded inside that house would leave an entire family shattered and a community grasping for answers. A tragedy without warning. A bond no one could understand breaking. And a question that still lingers: what really happened in the Elliott home that night?

In this week’s episode, we cover several devastating cases shaking communities across the country — a Michigan mother who killed her son the day before his 18th birthday in what she called a “death wish,” a Chicago attorney charged after his wife was found “pulverized” in their high-rise condo stairwell, and the latest updates in the heartbreaking disappearance of baby Emmanuel Haro, whose father has now pleaded guilty to his murder while the search for Emmanuel’s remains continues.

When 15-year-old Eloá Pimentel decided to end things with her ex-boyfriend, she had no idea she was stepping into a nightmare. What began as a teenage breakup quickly turned into a shocking hostage standoff that played out live on national television. For days, the world watched in disbelief, but behind the cameras, fear, obsession, and fatal mistakes were unfolding in real time…

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This week on Headline Highlights: new updates have surfaced in the Bryan Kohberger case as he tries to weasel out of paying restitution to the victims’ families. A French woman who was held captive by a couple for five years has finally escaped, shocking investigators with the details of her confinement. Police are investigating the murder of 25-year-old Chloe Henry, whose body was found dumped in a ditch just ten miles from her hometown of Moeres, New York. In a bizarre case out of Texas, a woman was arrested after running over her husband with an SUV, claiming she “tried to hit him, not kill him.” And the search intensifies for 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, while her mother refuses to cooperate with investigators.

When 20-year-old University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts laced up her running shoes for her nightly jog through the small town of Brooklyn, Iowa, she had no idea she was being watched. When she vanished without a trace, the peaceful community was thrown into chaos. For weeks, search teams scoured cornfields and rivers, her smiling face plastered across every screen in America. What began as a desperate search for a missing college student soon unraveled into a twisted tale that would leave the nation reeling…

This week on Headline Highlights: Shocking turns in both the Emmanuel Haro and Donna Adelson cases. A decades-old mystery unravels when a teen who vanished in the 1990s is discovered to have never been missing at all. A teenager allegedly abducted by the cartel sparks more questions than answers. In Brazil, a self-proclaimed glamorous serial killer reveals her chilling love for murder. A terrifying Ring camera video shows three masked suspects attempting to break into a home on Halloween night. And new evidence in the d4vd case may finally give investigators the timeline they’ve been searching for.

Mike Miske was a wealthy and well-connected Hawaii businessman, but beneath the surface, he ran what authorities describe as a violent criminal empire. After his teenage son died in a tragic car accident, Miske became consumed with rage. Not at the crash itself, but at the friend who had survived. That young man, once like family, became the target of a meticulously orchestrated disappearance…

This week on Headline Highlights: Police have officially cleared d4vd as a suspect, despite him suspiciously transferring his Texas homes into his mother’s name amid the investigation. In California, an arrest has been made in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire. The Philadelphia Medical Examiner has once again ruled Ellen Greenberg’s death a suicide, sparking renewed outrage and disbelief. A woman’s body parts are discovered buried in her son’s yard, leaving investigators to piece together a horrifying mystery. In San Francisco, a man is accused of killing his wife and having his mistress destroy the evidence. And on Long Island, a teen boy is charged with decapitating his mother’s boyfriend.

In 2023, a quiet suburban family was found brutally gunned down in their own home—a massacre so shocking it left an entire community reeling. At the center of the chaos stood one man: Nathaniel Huey. He claimed he had no choice, that a powerful cartel had forced his hand. But as investigators dug deeper, they began to question everything he said. Was Huey truly under the control of a criminal organization, or was this the deadly delusion of a man spiraling into darkness?

This week on Headline Highlights… There are big developments in Diddy’s case as he’s denied acquittal just days before sentencing. The viral dv4d singer is officially cleared as a suspect, while in the Bryan Kohberger trial, the judge has permanently barred the release of graphic crime scene photos. Hulu just dropped a new documentary Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?—but left out some key details. Plus, Annie is joined in the studio by Kaelyn Moore, host of Heart Starts Pounding, to dive into some juicy true crime Reddit confessions. You won’t want to miss this!

In August 2023, 39-year-old Kristil Krug was found dead inside her Washington home, her body showing signs of a violent struggle. At first, no one could understand who would want to hurt a woman described as kind, loyal, and deeply loved by her friends and family. But as detectives dug deeper, they uncovered a storm of jealousy, toxic relationships, and chilling digital breadcrumbs that pointed to a shocking betrayal. What began as a tragedy inside a quiet neighborhood unraveled into something far darker than anyone imagined…

This week on Headline Highlights: Karen Read is back in the news as the O’Keefe family files a wrongful death lawsuit against her. There are new updates in the case of Laken Snelling as the road to trial draws closer. A plumber is accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill his estranged family. A delivery driver receives a chilling order, complete with a hatchet, bleach, and zip ties. And police respond to a disturbing 911 report to discover a 2-year-old boy in a shocking state of decomposition…

Fans knew D4vd as a breakout star with a voice that could haunt a room, but no one expected the nightmare that would follow him off the stage. When police searched his car, they say they uncovered something unthinkable: the dismembered remains of a 14-year-old girl, hidden in the trunk. Was this a crime of passion, a carefully planned cover-up, or something even darker?

This week on Headline Highlights: Chad Daybell makes waves from death row with his new writings, Letters From Chad. Investigators believe they have uncovered the remains of fugitive Travis Decker. In Milwaukee, six children all under 9 years old were found locked inside a storage unit. In Pennsylvania, a shocking discovery came when the bodies of four infants were found inside a single home. A couple faces prison after being charged with bestiality and possession of child sexual abuse material. And finally, a grisly case out of the music world where the dismembered body of a 14-year-old girl was found inside singer Dv4d’s Tesla.

23-year-old college student Mackenzie Lueck texted her mom after landing safely in Salt Lake City — but she never made it home. Hours later, she vanished after meeting a man she’d been talking to online. When Mackenzie’s burned remains were discovered in a shallow grave, the truth about her killer sent shockwaves across the country. From a fake online persona to a secret t0rture room and a horrifying cover-up, this case is one of the most disturbing we’ve ever covered.

This week on Headline Highlights: a shocking jailhouse stabbing leaves accused killer Brian Walshe fighting for his life just weeks before trial, Megan Boswell learns her fate as she’s sentenced to life in prison despite her pleas of innocence, and 41-year-old mom Melissa Domingo is brutally murdered during a custody exchange after once defending herself against her ex. Plus, a husband of 25 years turns a gun on his wife in front of their children, and a 7-year-old survives the unthinkable after being kidnapped and thrown from a bridge. You won’t want to miss this…

From the outside, the Coleman family looked like a shining example of suburban perfection, but what happened inside their Illinois home tells a story so disturbing, it defies belief. This isn’t just a case of murder, it’s about control, image, and a man willing to go to chilling lengths to protect a reputation. The twists in this story don’t just shock… they haunt.

This week on Headline Highlights… catch the latest developments on Travis Decker, Emmanuel Haro, Donna Adelson and Tom Phillips. A former BYU baseball player is sentenced to probation in a shocking child sexual assault case. A TikTok influencer, her husband and their two children are discovered murdered in what many describe as a cartel-style execution. At the University of Kentucky, cheerleader Laken Snelling is arrested after police uncover the body of a baby hidden in her closet.

Netflix just released Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, and the shocking story behind it is even darker than you realize. A teenage girl and her boyfriend were tormented by nearly 350,000 harassing texts over two years. Police, school officials, and even the FBI got involved, but when the truth came out, the stalker’s identity stunned everyone. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real case behind the Netflix documentary, and the disturbing details you didn’t see on screen.

This week on Headline Highlights, Annie shares major updates in the Travis Decker, Baby Emmanuel Haro, and Jossimar Cabrera Cornejo cases. New details about Bryan Kohberger reveal he once had a strange hotel outburst where he asked about knives, just months before the Idaho 4 murders. Fugitive father Thomas Phillips is caught on new CCTV with the children he took. A Florida woman is accused of pouring acid on her husband as he slept. And in a heartbreaking case, an 11-year-old girl gave birth to her stepfather’s baby after. You won’t want to miss this…

In 2011, Robyn Gardner left Maryland for what was supposed to be a relaxing getaway in Aruba with a man she barely knew. Just two days into the trip, she vanished without a trace during what he claimed was a snorkeling excursion gone wrong. But from the moment authorities began investigating, nothing added up. As suspicions mounted and disturbing evidence surfaced, one question remained: what really happened to Robyn Gardner on that beach in Aruba?

This week on Headline Highlights… a TikTok teen who captured national attention mourning her parents’ murder is now facing a courtroom battle of her own after being denied bail. Erik and Lyle Menendez learn their fate as they’re denied parole after decades of fighting for release. In the case of Emmanuel Haro, prosecutors file charges against his parents. A chilling family tragedy in New Hampshire leaves a community reeling after a mother kills her husband and two children before turning the gun on herself, leaving only her youngest son alive. In California, a woman is found dead in the Angeles National Forest, and the prime suspect disappears into Peru. And in a disturbing case, a father is arrested for fatally shooting his 18-year-old daughter after allegedly plotting to kill his children for more than a year.

This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, the trial of Donna Adelson finally begins and the entire Adelson family is once again put under a microscope. From the shocking murder of law professor Dan Markel to the years of suspicion that have surrounded Donna, her son Charlie, and others, Annie unpacks how this family went from a picture of success to the center of one of the most notorious murder-for-hire cases in recent memory. With the Adelsons’ complicated relationships, mounting legal battles, and Donna now preparing to face a jury, Annie brings you everything you need to know as the courtroom doors open.

This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, special guest Jenna Miscavige steps into the studio to share her extraordinary and deeply personal story. Born into Scientology and raised in an environment of secrecy, fear, and control, Jenna offers a rare inside look at life within one of the most controversial organizations in the world. As the niece of Scientology’s leader, David Miscavige, her perspective is unlike any other, revealing what it was really like growing up in the shadow of power, and what ultimately led her to break free. In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Jenna opens up to Annie about her childhood in the church, the tactics used to maintain loyalty, and the courage it took to reclaim her life. This is an interview you won’t want to miss…

This week on Headline Highlights, Annie is joined by special guest and sister, Amy, to break down the most shocking crime stories making headlines. A pregnant teen disappears after sending a chilling text, a couple allegedly lives with their partner’s corpse for over a year as dogs gnaw on the remains, and new details surface in the case of missing 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier. Plus, a son decapitates his father and carries the head in a plastic bag, and updates emerge on 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro after his alleged kidnapping during a brutal attack on his mother.

Fresh out of a toxic marriage, raising four kids alone, and finally finding a place to call home, Crystal Rogers thought she’d met the man of her dreams: her landlord. But her happily ever after turned into a nightmare, with betrayal not just from him, but from his family, friends, and employees. Annie has covered Crystal’s story before, and it’s stuck with so many of you. But now, after years of waiting, her case has finally gone to trial… and this week, we’re diving into all the major updates you need to know.

This week on Headline Highlights… a teenager does the unthinkable, then marches himself to church to confess. An imposter nurse’s shocking deception put over 4,000 patients at risk. The “Online Super Mom” turns out to be many things… but super mom isn’t one of them. A man allegedly tries to drown his daughter-in-law, but their relationship is not what it seemed. The Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt saga takes another turn as Ruby’s ex-husband files a lawsuit. And in Long Island’s Hamptons, a mysterious death leaves more questions than answers.

his week on Serialously with Annie Elise, dive into the shocking new developments in the Barry and Suzanne Morphew case, just as the investigation takes a stunning turn. Nearly five years after Suzanne vanished on Mother’s Day, Barry Morphew has been re-indicted for her murder, and newly unsealed evidence is painting an even darker picture. From the discovery of Suzanne’s remains to bombshell forensic findings to disturbing details suggesting her body may have been moved, Annie breaks down everything prosecutors are now revealing…

This week on Headline Highlights: in a shocking case, a man stabbed his girlfriend 258 times then took a selfie with their infant. Justice has finally been served for Sade Robinson’s family, as her killer is sentenced to life in prison for her brutal dismemberment. The Arkansas hikers case also sees a major development, with the suspect confessing to the crimes. And in Tennessee, a manhunt has ended with the arrest of the suspect accused of killing four people and abandoning a 7-month-old baby.

This week on Headline Highlights, federal agents raided the controversial 7M TikTok cult, targeting a pastor and a talent agency at the center of the investigation. A woman was charged with murder after her missing husband's body was found in a carport. In Encino, California, an American Idol executive and her husband were found murdered in their home, sending shockwaves through the entertainment world. In Bibb County, Alabama, authorities uncovered a disturbing child sex abuse ring operating out of an underground bunker. A father was charged with the murder of his 9-year-old daughter, just hours after issuing a misleading Amber Alert. And in a heartbreaking tragedy at Devil’s Den State Park, two young girls witnessed their parents’ brutal murder while on a family hike.

Was Brian Walshe a criminal mastermind with a sinister endgame or just a reckless idiot who thought he could cover his tracks with Google and charm? In this explosive new update to a case Annie has covered before, shocking new details have surfaced: a connection to stolen Andy Warhol paintings, as well as Michael Proctor, the former Massachusetts State Police trooper who served as lead investigator in the Karen Read trial. From suspicious searches to bizarre behavior and chilling evidence, we’re diving back into the twisted saga of Brian and Ana Walshe. And this time, Brian’s defense team is coming out swinging…

This week on Headline Highlights, five children were forever changed after witnessing an unimaginable act of violence. A professor was shot and killed in cold blood and five people have been arrested. In another case, a man murders his wife, then turns around and kills his ex-wife too. In a quiet Maine town, the mysterious death of a paddleboarder leaves the community in shock, until police make a surprising arrest. And break down Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing, as he faces the victims’ families and a lifetime behind bars.

This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, 16-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick made a panicked 911 call after her little sister discovered the unimaginable… their mom and stepdad had been shot right in their bed. But when police arrived, the scene raised more questions than answers. What really happened behind closed doors that night? And was Sarah Grace telling the whole truth?

This week on Headline Highlights: A Hollywood tragedy as a producer’s son is found dead in his jail cell. In California, the search for a missing teen ends in heartbreak. In Florida, a woman is accused of killing a man with a hammer, and then allegedly leaving a chilling note on his body. A married man secretly gives abortion pills to his mistress. And in New Jersey, the daughter of a police chief makes disturbing claims of ritualistic abuse.

This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, a 19-year-old college student heads out for a casual first date, but within hours, she vanishes without a trace. Soon, a sinister trail begins to unfold: surveillance footage, suspicious texts, and a horrifying discovery along the shoreline. Unravel the chilling and heartbreaking case of Sade Robinson, where a night out with a stranger ends in unthinkable violence. What really happened after that final meal? And how did investigators piece together the truth behind one of the most disturbing crimes in recent memory?

This week on Headline Highlights: Chef-turned-killer Erin Patterson has been found guilty—and yes, the murder may have involved a deadly dish. A woman comes home to see her husband has been decapitated, and the shocking part? The suspect is their own son. An Oklahoma pediatrician’s daughter drowns, but prosecutors say it wasn’t an accident… it was a staged murder. And two years after Noah Presgrove's suspicious death, his parents drop a lawsuit bombshell that could change everything.

Amazon Prime’s One Night in Idaho: The College Murders is finally here, and it’s bringing shocking new details to light. In this episode, join Annie as she breaks down everything the docuseries reveals, including firsthand accounts of what happened inside the house that morning. For the first time, hear from Hunter, who went into the house that morning, as well as people who knew Bryan Kohberger personally. Plus, friends of surviving roommates Bethany and Dylan share emotional, never-before-heard stories. You won’t want to miss this.

This week on Headline Highlights… A beloved fitness influencer from Southern California is brutally gunned down, sending shockwaves through the online wellness world. In Arizona, a jaw-dropping plot unfolds as a group of fifth graders allegedly conspire to murder a classmate. A Good Samaritan is stabbed while heroically helping a woman flee her stalker. Across the globe, a disturbing scene at Disneyland Paris unfolds as a British man is charged for staging a mock wedding with a nine-year-old girl. Plus, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is acquitted on most charges, and in a stunning legal twist, Bryan Kohberger takes a plea deal and gives a full confession.

This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, uncover one of the darkest and most disturbing online cases out there: the 764 Network. First mentioned briefly on Headline Highlights, this digital cult hides in plain sight across Discord and gaming servers, spreading violent content, manipulation, and exploitation that often targets children. In this episode, dive deep into the twisted web of abuse, control, and shocking crimes lurking behind the screens. Trigger warning: this episode contains graphic topics including self-harm, suicide, sexual exploitation of minors, and animal cruelty. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

What really happened behind the headlines? In a raw new interview, Elizabeth Chambers steps into the Serialously Studio and is finally breaking her silence. You may know her as the ex-wife of actor Armie Hammer, whose public downfall in 2021 sent shockwaves through Hollywood after explosive allegations of abuse, manipulation, and dark fantasies surfaced. While the world was watching, Elizabeth was quietly rebuilding her life, raising two children, and trying to make sense of the chaos. Now, she's telling her side of the story. In this powerful conversation, she opens up about the emotional fallout, the red flags she missed, and what led her to create her bold new series, Toxic, a deep dive into the hidden dynamics of psychological abuse. You won’t want to miss this!

In a jaw-dropping exclusive, Annie sits down with the one and only Sherri Papini, the woman at the center of one of the most shocking abduction hoaxes in recent memory. Nothing is off-limits as Annie grills her to get to the bottom of what really happened. Is there more to the story than we ever imagined? Buckle up and tune in… you do not want to miss this!

This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, Laura Kowal thought she had found a second chance at love, but instead, she was pulled into a chilling scheme of lies and manipulation. After connecting with a man through an online dating site, she was swept up in what seemed like a whirlwind romance. But the man she trusted was running a vicious scam, one that would end in tragedy…

A missing Australian teen is found dead after her roommates claim they took her to the airport. A two-year-old boy watches his mother bleed out after she is gunned down in a tragic case of mistaken identity. Ghost Adventures star Aaron Goodwin’s wife, Victoria Goodwin, is sentenced in a chilling case. A Texas man murders his fiancée and lives with her body for days. And the manhunt for Travis Decker continues after he horrifically murdered his three young daughters.

This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, when Mike Shaver suddenly vanished after a heated argument with his wife, Laurie, the story she spun raised more questions than answers. His car, wallet, and clothes were left behind, but Laurie insisted he had "left for Georgia." As the investigation dragged on, strange texts and erratic Facebook posts only deepened the mystery. For years, there were no answers, until a welfare check uncovered a devastating truth that no one expected…

This week on Headline Highlights, a New York man makes a grisly discovery floating in his backyard pool. A hidden note found in a Jersey Mike’s restroom leads to a chilling revelation. A Florida mom claims divine instructions to perform an exorcism on her six-year-old, and days later, the boy is found dead. A teen is arrested for the brutal murder of a Lyft driver. A South African mother sells her own daughter for drug money. And a man calls 911 to ask the dispatcher to choose where he should stab his father.

This week on Headline Highlights, a 13-year-old girl was attacked on her way home from school, but this brave teen proved her attacker picked the wrong target. After years on the run, the founder of a Haitian orphanage has finally been sentenced to prison for shocking abuse. A prison escape has everyone talking, not just because he got out, but because of why he was behind bars to begin with. The Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial has come to a close. A good Samaritan’s kind act turned into a nightmare when he was beaten and robbed. And an upscale New York City apartment became the scene of a horror story where a man was held hostage and tortured for weeks.

This week on Headline Highlights, a disturbing case unfolds as a mother buys her 12-year-old son tactical gear to support his planned school shooting. Shocking updates emerge in the Anna Maciejewska case as authorities have made arrests after years of speculation. In New Jersey, a couple is facing serious charges after forcing their teenage daughter to live in a dog crate, enduring years of abuse. A heartless mother abandons her two young children at the scene of a horrific car crash all to avoid a DWI charge. And in New Orleans, chaos erupts as ten extremely dangerous inmates escape in a massive prison break.

This week on Headline Highlights, a dangerous new online network has the FBI on high alert—predators are using it to lure teens into shocking crimes. A father shatters his son's life on what was supposed to be graduation day. The P. Diddy trial kicks off with explosive witness testimony. A group of teens allegedly kidnaps a man and steals $4 million in crypto. And a decades-old cold case may finally be tied to a notorious California serial killer.

This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, it started as an ordinary night among friends—but ended in one of the most harrowing and brutal crimes in modern history. In December 2000, five friends in Wichita, Kansas were suddenly ambushed in their own home by two armed intruders. Over the course of several hours, they were terrorized, humiliated, and forced to do the unthinkable to one another, all while being driven to their own execution. What unfolded was a chilling display of cruelty and control, known today as the Wichita Massacre. Why were they targeted—and how did one survivor live to tell the story?

This week on Headline Highlights, a Missouri woman fatally stabs a paramedic during an ambulance ride to the hospital. In New Mexico, a couple is exposed for forcing their seven children to live in underground caves, enduring years of horrific abuse. A convicted felon in Florida brutally attacks two women, beating one and kidnapping the other, who is later hogtied inside a giant toolbox. A Florida teacher crosses the line by writing a disturbing love letter to a female student. In California, a woman is murdered, and the chilling crime is captured in a voicemail she left for a friend.

This week on Headline Highlights, join Annie as she unpacks five of the most shocking true crime stories making headlines. Convicted killer Kathan Guzman is wrongfully released from prison. A man commits necrophilia on a NYC subway. The Vice President of Bikers Against Child Abuse is accused of sex crimes against children. Teen faces potential charges after a stabbing of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. And a real-life White Lotus-style murder unfolds at the Amari Dive Resort. Dark, twisted, and beyond belief.

Karen Read is accused of killing her Boston cop boyfriend by backing over him with her SUV and leaving him to die in the snow. Her first trial ended in a mistrial. Now, as the retrial begins—will she be found guilty or walk free? 🔎Join Our True Crime Club & Get Exclusive Content & Perks 🔎 Join The Club:   / annieelise   🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to EXTRA deep dive episodes every week on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Annie on Socials 📸 🩷Instagram: @ _annieelise, https://www.instagram.com/_annieelise... 💜TikTok: @_annieelise, https://www.tiktok.com/@_annieelise?l... 🗞️ Substack: @annieelise, https://substack.com/@annieelise 💙Facebook: @10tolife,   / 10tolife  

This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès appeared to be a devoted father and husband, but in 2011, his perfect life crumbled in the most horrific way imaginable. After systematically executing his entire family, including his wife and four children, he lived among their bodies for days before disappearing into the night. Did He murder his entire family - or was something else going on? 🔎Join Our True Crime Club & Get Exclusive Content & Perks 🔎 Join The Club:   / annieelise   🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to EXTRA deep dive episodes every week on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Annie on Socials 📸 🩷Instagram: @ _annieelise, https://www.instagram.com/_annieelise... 💜TikTok: @_annieelise, https://www.tiktok.com/@_annieelise?l... 🗞️ Substack: @annieelise, https://substack.com/@annieelise 💙Facebook: @10tolife,   / 10tolife  

This week on Serialously with Annie Elise, The Kissel brothers seemed to have it all: money, power, and success. But behind the scenes, their lives were unraveling in the most disturbing ways. Scams, affairs, and betrayals led both men to violent, bloody ends—one found bludgeoned to death in his own home, the other poisoned in a twisted plot straight out of a crime novel. Were these cold-blooded executions part of a diabolical scheme, or did their dangerous secrets finally catch up to them? 🔎Join Our True Crime Club & Get Exclusive Content & Perks 🔎 Join The Club:   / annieelise   🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to EXTRA deep dive episodes every week on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Annie on Socials 📸 🩷Instagram: @ annieelise 💜TikTok: @annieelise 🗞️ Substack: @annieelise 💙Facebook: @10tolife ⭐️Sponsors ⭐️ Mint Mobile: Shop plans at Mintmobile.com/ae. Hello Fresh: Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/ae10fm. Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/AE to receive 50% off your first order. BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/AE to get 10% off your first month. Helix: Go to helixsleep.com/serialously for 20% off sitewide. Shop Annie’s Closet & Must-Haves! 👗 Poshmark: https://posh.mk/Tdbki6Ae0Rb ShopMY: https://shopmy.us/annieelise Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/10tolife?... Disclaimer ‣ Some links may be affiliate links, they do not cost you anything, but I make a small percentage from the sale. Thank you so much for watching and supporting me. 🎙️ Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6HdheEH... All Other Platforms: https://audioboom.com/channels/510077... Get Involved or Recommend the Case 💬 About Annie: https://annieelise.com/ For Business Inquiries: 10toLife@WMEAgency.com Episode Sources 🔗 Associated Press Bloomberg CBS News Dateline EastSouthWestNorth Blog Forward.com Greenwich Time Investigation Discovery Lifetime Murderpedia NBC News New York Magazine New York Post NJLux Real Estate Oxygen.com Rutland Herald Shutterstock Sotheby’s International Realty South China Morning Post Stamford Advocate The More We Know The New York Times The Standard . *Sources used to collect this information include various public news sites, interviews, court documents, FB groups dedicated to the case, and various news channel segments. When quoting statements made by others, they are strictly alleged until confirmed otherwise. Please remember my videos are my independent opinion and to always do your own research. •••••••••••••••••• Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are personal and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer, or company. Assumptions made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator(s). These views are subject to change, revision, and rethinking at any time and are not to be held in perpetuity. We make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness, suitability, or validity of any information on this video and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. It is the reader’s responsibility to verify their own facts. Comments on this channel are the sole responsibility of their writers and as such the writers will take full responsibility, liability, and blame for any libel or litigation that results from something written in or as a direct result of something written in a comment. Please feel free to challenge or disagree in the comments section – but 10 to LIFE reserves the right to delete any comment for any reason– so please keep it polite and relevant. 10 to life,annie elise,10 to life annie elise,true crime,true crime story,True crime youtubers,True crime daily,ten to life,true crime podcast,10 to life with annie elise,the kissel brothers,the two mr kissels,Robert kissel,Andrew kissel,The kissel brothers,greenwich connecticut,greenwich connecticut stabbing,Murder,Nancy Kissel,Hong Kong Stabbing,Grand Larceny,Kissel brothers stabbing,Manslaughter,Fraud charges,Fraudulent business

This week on 10 TO LIFE, Nikki Cheng McCain seemed to have it all—a thriving business, a picture-perfect life, and a marriage that appeared solid from the outside. But when she suddenly vanished without a trace, suspicion quickly turned to the one person who should have been searching for her the hardest—her husband. As investigators dig deeper, shocking inconsistencies, strange behavior, and a web of secrets begin to unravel. What really happened to Nikki, and why does everything about this case feel super shady? With new updates bringing even more unsettling twists, the search for answers only grows more urgent… 🔎Join Our True Crime Club & Get Exclusive Content & Perks 🔎 Join The Club:   / annieelise   🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to EXTRA deep dive episodes every week on Apple! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Annie on Socials 📸 🩷Instagram: @ annieelise, https://www.instagram.com/annieelise... 💜TikTok: @_annieelise, https://www.tiktok.com/@_annieelise?l... 🗞️ Substack: @annieelise, https://substack.com/@annieelise 💙Facebook: @10tolife,   / 10tolife   Shop Annie’s Closet & Must-Haves! 👗 Poshmark: https://posh.mk/Tdbki6Ae0Rb ShopMY: https://shopmy.us/annieelise Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/10tolife?... Disclaimer ‣ Some links may be affiliate links, they do not cost you anything, but I make a small percentage from the sale. Thank you so much for watching and supporting me. 🎙️ If you liked this episode, check out Serialously the podcast, where Annie discusses all things true crime in an engaging, conversational way - like having a true crime bestie! Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6HdheEH... All Other Platforms: https://audioboom.com/channels/510077... Get Involved or Recommend the Case 💬 About Annie: https://annieelise.com/ For Business Inquiries: 10toLife@WMEAgency.com Episode Sources 🔗 ANewsCafe.com Daily Mail KRCR News Channel 7 NBC News https://www.where-is-nikki.com/ *Sources used to collect this information include various public news sites, interviews, court documents, FB groups dedicated to the case, and various news channel segments. When quoting statements made by others, they are strictly alleged until confirmed otherwise. Please remember my videos are my independent opinion and to always do your own research. •••••••••••••••••• Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this video are personal and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer, or company. Assumptions made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator(s). These views are subject to change, revision, and rethinking at any time and are not to be held in perpetuity. We make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, correctness, suitability, or validity of any information on this video and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis. It is the reader’s responsibility to verify their own facts. SUPER SHADY! Where is Nikki Cheng McCain!? HUGE Updates in Missing Wife Investigation 10 to life,annie elise,10 to life annie elise,true crime,true crime story,true crime youtubers,true crime daily,ten to life,true crime podcast,10 to life with annie elise,nikki cheng mccain,tyler mccain,nikki cheng saelee mccain,shasta county,where is nikki mccain,nikki mccain missing,nikki mccain,nikki mccain found,nikki mccain case,nikki mccain tyler mccain,nikki mccain disappearance,nikki cheng,nikki cheng missing,nikki cheng husband interview