Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! In 1986, Marine David Cox helped carry out a Code Red at Guantanamo Bay on a Private who fully recovered from his injuries. When David and nine others were faced with a court-martial and an Other Than Honorable Discharge, he refused a plea deal, stood trial, and walked free; his attorney arguing that he was followi…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! FROM THE VAULT: Christian Gerhartsreiter. Or was it Clark Rockefeller: The Con Man Who Killed He said he was a Rockefeller… He said he was a Yale grad, a Wall Street genius… But what Christian Gerhartsreiter really was… was a killer. In this shocking episode of Hitched 2 Homicide, we pull back the curtain on one of…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! FROM THE HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE VAULT: DOLLY OESTERREICH *this episode previously aired on 2.15.2023 Love, Lies, and a Man in the Walls At first glance, Walburga “Dolly” Oesterreich was the picture of a perfect 1920s housewife—elegant, sociable, and impeccably dressed. Married to Fred Oesterreich, a wealthy apron manuf…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Lt. Ray Richard “Joe” Clark was shot through the kitchen window and killed in his Marietta, Ohio home in 1981. It would take a cold case team, the Ohio BCI, and a canary-singing getaway driver to finally bring his killer, Mitch Ruble, to justice thirty-three years later.\ Sources used for this podcast Support the s…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! A Body in a Field. A Code No One Can Crack. On June 30, 1999, the decomposing body of Ricky McCormick was discovered in a rural cornfield just west of St. Louis, Missouri. At first glance, it was a tragic—yet seemingly simple—case: a 41-year-old man found dead in the elements. But what police found inside Ricky’s p…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Three Jolts to Justice: The Shocking Case of Michael G. Schiller A brutal backyard murder. A courtroom drama. And an electric chair that just wouldn’t finish the job. Michael G. Schiller was convicted not once—but twice—for the brutal and unthinkable murder of his wife, Mary. After disemboweling her in their Youngs…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! He was a husband, a father, and one of the most cold-blooded killers the mob ever hired. In this episode of Hitched 2 Homicide, we dive into the deadly double life of Richard Kuklinski, aka The Iceman. From mafia hits to frozen bodies and chilling confessions, join Kris and Rob as they unravel how one man fooled hi…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Lizzie Borden: The Axe Murder That Still Haunts Fall River On the morning of August 4, 1892, the quiet town of Fall River, Massachusetts, became the backdrop for one of the most infamous unsolved murders in American history. Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally hacked to death in their own home, their skulls …

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Lizzie Borden: The Axe Murder That Still Haunts Fall River On the morning of August 4, 1892, the quiet town of Fall River, Massachusetts, became the backdrop for one of the most infamous unsolved murders in American history. Andrew and Abby Borden were found brutally hacked to death in their own home, their skulls …

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Mysterious Disappearance and Death of Tom Brown: A Texas Mystery That Won’t Rest. Part 2 On the night of November 23, 2016, in the small town of Canadian, Texas, 18-year-old Thomas Brown vanished without a trace. What should have been a quiet Thanksgiving Eve quickly spiraled into one of the most confounding my…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Mysterious Disappearance and Death of Tom Brown: A Texas Mystery that Won't Rest. Unravel the Unsolved Mystery of Tom Brown in this gripping True Crime Podcast episode. On November 23, 2016, 18-year-old Thomas Brown vanished from Canadian Texas, a quiet Texas Panhandle town in Hemphill County. His remains were …

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Murder in Bel-Air: The Scorned Lover and the Houseboy If there’s one thing Hollywood socialites should know by now, it’s that mixing business with pleasure—especially when it involves a live-in employee—is a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, Norma Thompson McCauley, a wealthy Bel-Air divorcee, learned this lesson…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! In this gripping episode of Hitched 2 Homicide, we unravel one of Virginia’s most shocking murder-for-hire cases—the chilling story of Teresa Lewis. When Teresa married Julian Lewis, a recent widower mourning the loss of his wife of nearly 30 years, it seemed like a second chance at happiness. Julian, vulnerable fr…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Trigger Warning: This episode of HITCHED 2 HOMICIDE discusses themes of murder, suicide, and domestic violence. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help. The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by dialing 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org. There is always someone ready to listen. On…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! In the winter of 1950, a dramatic and tragic tale of love, betrayal, and death unfolded in the quiet town of Hutchinson, Minnesota. At the center of it all was 23-year-old Laura Safford Miller, a young woman whose name would soon be splashed across headlines in a case that captivated the state. Was she a scorned lo…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Unsolved Mystery of Jeanette DePalma: Why Her Death Should Be Reopened In 1972, the lifeless body of 16-year-old Jeanette DePalma was discovered on a cliff in Springfield, New Jersey known as the Devil's Teeth. Found after a local dog returned home with a decomposed forearm, her death has remained one of the mo…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Butcher, Baker, and Nightmare Maker of Alaska: The Chilling Case of Robert Hansen Part Two of Two For over a decade, the frozen wilderness of Alaska served as the haunting backdrop to one of the most sinister crime sprees in modern history. Robert Hansen, infamously dubbed the "Butcher Baker," lived a double li…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Butcher, Baker, and Nightmare Maker of Alaska: The Chilling Case of Robert Hansen Part One of Two For over a decade, the frozen wilderness of Alaska served as the haunting backdrop to one of the most sinister crime sprees in modern history. Robert Hansen, infamously dubbed the "Butcher Baker," lived a double li…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Rod Matthews: The Classmate Killer Who Sought to Feel the Thrill of Murder Rod Matthews was a seemingly typical 14-year-old boy living in Canton, Massachusetts, in 1986. However, beneath the surface of his suburban life lurked a chilling curiosity: he wanted to know what it felt like to kill someone. His victim? A …

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Edmonton New Year’s Nightmare: Phu Lam’s Bloody Massacre On New Year’s Day 2014, the city of Edmonton, Alberta, was rocked by one of the most horrifying mass murders in Canadian history. Phu Lam, a 59-year-old man, killed eight people, including his wife and young son, before taking his own life. This shocking …

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Christmas is supposed to be a season of joy, family gatherings, and celebration, but in 2007, the holiday took a grim turn for Jack and Elaine Denney of Locust Grove, Oklahoma. The couple, beloved in their tight-knit community, were brutally murdered in their home on December 23rd. What was once a quiet holiday in …

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The holiday season of 1987 in Russellville, Arkansas, should have been a time of joy and family togetherness. Instead, it became the setting for one of the most shocking family massacres in U.S. history, orchestrated by Harold Gene Simmons Sr. Over the course of several days, Simmons murdered 16 people, 14 of whom …

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Thanksgiving. A time for gratitude, family bonding, and epic overeating. But in 2006, the Keller Plaza apartments in Oakland, California, became the stage for a gruesome act of revenge that no amount of gravy could smooth over. Enter Asmerom Gebreselassie, a man whose holiday spirit leaned more toward "killjoy" tha…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and celebration, but in Chester, Virginia, on November 23, 2017, it turned into a nightmare. Christopher Gattis, a 58-year-old youth pastor, committed an unthinkable act: he murdered his wife, stepdaughter, and her boyfriend, turning a holiday of joy into a story of hea…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! On January 16, 1984, a young family was found brutally murdered in their Aurora, Colorado home. Patricia Smith, a 50-year-old mother and grandmother, had been bludgeoned to death with a hammer. Days later, on January 19, an even more horrifying scene was discovered in Lakewood, Colorado, where Bruce, Debra, and Mel…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Deadly Obsession of Christa Pike: The Devil in the Details Born on March 10, 1976, Christa Pike grew up with a difficult family life. Her troubled upbringing involved abuse, neglect, and struggles with mental health—factors that, while tragic, would never justify the choices she made as a young woman. By her la…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Liske family seemed, on the surface, like any other. William Liske Sr. lived with his wife, Susan Liske, and her two sons, Derek and Devon, in a comfortable home nestled in the rural stretches of Oak Harbor, Ohio. But underneath this facade lay a brewing tension, especially between BJ and his step-mother. BJ’s …

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Chilling Halloween Night Murder of Peter Fabiano Halloween night is supposed to be a time for tricks, treats, and innocent fun. But on October 31, 1957, one seemingly routine knock on the door in Los Angeles turned into a real-life nightmare. Peter Fabiano, a husband, father, and owner of a successful beauty sa…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! February 18, 1949, London England. Mrs. Olive Henrietta Olivia Robarts Durand-Deacon is meeting a man at his workshop to discuss her new invention, false fingernails. What Olive doesn’t know, is that the man she knew as a perfectly pressed and manicured neighbor, was actually a scam artist and serial killer who was…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! HELP GIVE TO HURRICANE HELENE RELIEF EFFORTS Samaritan's Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/hurricane-helene/ The American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricane-helene.html/ The Savage Crimes of Ricky Lee Green: A Texas Serial Killer's Reign of Terror In the mid-1980s, Texas was home …

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Angel of Death: The Chilling Case of Donald Harvey In the latest episode of Hitched 2 Homicide, we delve into the terrifying case of Donald Harvey, a man who went from hospital orderly to one of the most prolific serial killers in American history. With an estimated 70 victims, Harvey’s heinous crimes spanned h…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Unsolved Mystery of "Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? April 18, 1943. A group of four boys make a gruesome discovery in Hagley Wood, Worcestershire, England. One of them climbs inside a hollow tree, looking for a bird's nest and eggs. What they discover is a skull and the remains of a mysterious woman. After 81 y…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Fortune’s Fatal Fool: The Tragic Story of Abraham Shakespeare and His Murderer, Dee Dee Moore On November 15, 2006, Abraham Shakespeare’s life changed overnight when he purchased a Quick Pick lottery ticket that won him a $31 million jackpot. A humble man from Florida, Shakespeare wasn’t prepared for the challenges…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Larry Hall: A Tale of Twisted Minds and Tragic EndsLarry Hall was, by all outward appearances, an average man. Born in Wabash, Indiana, in 1962, Hall lived a quiet life, working as a janitor and groundskeeper. But beneath this mundane existence lurked a deeply disturbed individual with a penchant for death. Hall's …

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Unmasking Larry Hall: A Tale of Twisted Minds and Tragic Ends Larry Hall was, by all outward appearances, an average man. Born in Wabash, Indiana, in 1962, Hall lived a quiet life, working as a janitor and groundskeeper. But beneath this mundane existence lurked a deeply disturbed individual with a penchant for dea…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Lizzie Halliday: The Worst Woman on Earth In the late 1800s, the tranquil landscapes of the Catskills in New York became the backdrop for a series of horrific crimes that would shock the nation. The perpetrator? An Irish immigrant named Lizzie Halliday, whose life was marred by a trail of suspicious deaths, multipl…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Bone Collector and the Girls of the West Mesa: Unraveling a Mystery On February 2, 2009, a woman walking her dog stumbled upon what appeared to be human bones protruding from the dry, dusty ground of the West Mesa. Law enforcement was quickly called to the scene, and what they found was a mass grave. Over the n…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Hatfields and the McCoys: A Tale of Blood, Betrayal, and Vengeance The roots of the Hatfield-McCoy feud trace back to the Civil War era. Both families were large, influential, and fiercely loyal to their kin. The Hatfields, led by William Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield, resided in West Virginia, while the McCoy…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Jane Anker Hylton Case: A Tale of Justice, Injustice, and DNA Exoneration In the quiet suburb of Sacramento, California, on a fateful night in July 1978, Jane Anker Hylton, a 30-year-old mother of three, was brutally murdered. The heinous crime not only devastated her family but also sparked a decades-long saga…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Shocking Case of Helle Crafts: The Wood Chipper Murder On the night of November 18, 1986, Helle Crafts was last seen by her friends and colleagues. She had confided in them about her concerns regarding her husband’s infidelity and her intention to divorce him. When she didn’t show up for work the next day and h…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Leonard John Fraser: The Rockhampton Serial Killer and RapistLeonard John Fraser, infamously known as "The Rockhampton Rapist," is one of Australia's most notorious serial killers. His heinous crimes in the 1990s shocked the nation, leaving an indelible mark on the history of criminal activity in Queensland. This b…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Between 1978 and 2001, the bustling streets of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside in British Columbia, Canada, masked a sinister secret. Over these years, at least 65 women vanished, seemingly swallowed by the night, leaving a trail of heartache and mystery. The authorities often turned a blind eye, attributing these di…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! The Fatal Nightcap: The Mysterious Death of Mary Marrs CaweinOn the night of July 4, 1965, the Idle Hour Country Club in Lexington, Kentucky, was bustling with the sounds of celebration. Among the attendees were Dr. Madison Cawein, a prominent hematologist, and his wife, Mary Marrs Cawein. The couple, known for the…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Unveiling the Mystery: The Case of Susan Schwarz, The Queen of HeartsIn the quiet suburban town of Lynnwood, Washington, the autumn of 1979 was forever marked by a chilling discovery. On October 22, 1979, the body of 24-year-old Susan Schwarz was found in her home, a victim of a brutal crime that would haunt the co…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! On November 19, 1987, a young Canadian couple, Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg, embarked on what should have been a straightforward business trip to Seattle, Washington. Tasked with picking up furnace parts for Jay's father, they decided to make a fun outing of the errand, crossing the border from their home in B…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! January 31, 1896. Pearl Bryan has left her home in Greencastle Indiana and is traveling by train to Cincinnati. When she arrives, she’s to meet the man she’d been seeing, Scott Jackson, a dental student at the Ohio College of Dental Surgery. You see, Pearl is pregnant with Scott’s child, and even though she wants t…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Tuesday, July 28th, 1987, Stephenville, Texas. The summer heat clings to the small town, where everyone knows everyone. In a modest house on a quiet street, Susan Woods is trying to pick up the pieces of her life. Recently separated from her husband, Michael, Susan is determined to start anew. Little does she know,…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! On April 26, 2011, the small town of Snellville, Georgia, was shaken by a brutal crime that left a young mother dead and a community searching for answers. Heather Strube, a 25-year-old mother, met her estranged husband in the Target parking lot for a routine custody exchange of their 18-month-old son, Carson. What…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! May 5th, 2009. The lives of a family in a small town near St. Louis are shattered. Husband and father, Chris Coleman's routine trip to the gym unraveled into a nightmare. Unable to reach his wife, Sheri, upon returning home, Chris's world collapsed when he received the chilling news from a neighbor and detective, J…

Send Kris and Rob a Text Message! Billy Chemirmir and the Pillowcase Murders In the realm of true crime, there are stories that shock, stories that haunt, and then there are stories like that of Billy Chemirmir, the face behind the chilling moniker "The Pillowcase Murderer." Between the years 2016 and 2018, the Dallas-Fort Worth area was gripped by…