The Untold Story of Julia Bulette: Survival, Scandal, and Silver Rush Secrets Julia Bulette didn’t come to Virginia City to become a legend. She came for the same reason everyone else did — to survive. But where most people blended into the dust and desperation, Julia stood out. She fought fires. She nursed the sick. She built a life in a town that…

Jealousy, Journals, and Justice: The Horwitz Family Murder Lanny Horwitz built a life most people would envy—real estate success, international travel, the dream house in Boca Raton. But what he couldn’t seem to quit was his high school sweetheart. After two marriages, two divorces, and one seriously tangled family dynamic, Lanny and Donna found th…

The Incel Killer: Elliot Rodger and the Isla Vista Attack Elliot Rodger wasn’t just angry. He was deeply entitled, profoundly isolated, and convinced that the world owed him something—specifically, attention, sex, and validation. Raised around wealth, fame, and red carpets, he still couldn’t figure out how to talk to people, especially women. And i…

Andrea Yates: The Case That Shook the Country Andrea Yates was a nurse, a valedictorian, and a mother of five. She was also in and out of psychiatric hospitals, diagnosed with postpartum psychosis and severe depression. Her doctors warned against more pregnancies. Her husband ignored it. And in 2001, after years of spiraling mental health and barel…

Fame, Black Magic, and Murder: The Mona Fandey Story Before she was tied to one of Malaysia’s most disturbing murder cases, Mona Fandey was just trying to be a star. She had the stage name, the album, the wardrobe, and a husband willing to bet everything on her big break. But when her pop career stalled out, Mona pivoted—from wannabe celebrity to s…

Duty To Warn: The Case Every Therapist Learns About Therapy is supposed to be a safe space. You talk, they listen, and everything stays in the room. But what happens when someone crosses the line from intrusive thoughts to actual plans to hurt someone? In this episode of 10 Minute Murder, we’re digging into the 1969 case that forced the legal syste…

How Arthur Gary Bishop Fooled a Community Arthur Gary Bishop looked like someone you could trust. He was a straight-A student, an Eagle Scout, a missionary, and a respected member of his church community. But under all that was someone no one saw coming, and far too many people never questioned. This episode tracks how Bishop used different names, …

Myrtle Beach Mystery: The Search for Brittanee Drexel Seventeen-year-old Brittanee Drexel wanted what so many teenagers crave… freedom, a little independence, and a chance to feel grown. What started as a secret Spring Break trip to Myrtle Beach in 2009 quickly spiraled into a mystery that haunted her family and baffled investigators for over a dec…

Jesse James Hollywood: The Killer Who Inspired Alpha Dog Jesse James Hollywood had a name straight out of a movie, and eventually, it became one. The crime at the center of this story inspired the 2006 film Alpha Dog, but the real-life version is even more disturbing. In this episode, we break down how a well-off kid from the San Fernando Valley we…

When TikTok Beef Turns Deadly: The Durhams vs. The Lathams Zachary Latham wasn’t famous—but he wanted to be. So he picked a fight with his neighbors, filmed it, and posted it to TikTok. Over and over. Until one of them ended up dead. In this episode, we break down the chain of events that turned a teenage grudge into a fatal stabbing. A neighborhoo…

Stand Your Ground or Hunt Your Target? The Trayvon Martin Case In 2012, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin left home to grab a snack from 7-Eleven. He never made it back. A two-minute encounter with George Zimmerman—a neighborhood watch volunteer with a history of bad decisions—ended with Trayvon dead, Zimmerman claiming self-defense, and the country split…

Six Murders, No Answers: What Happened at Hinterkaifeck? In 1922, the Gruber family’s remote Bavarian farm became the scene of one of the most unsettling murder cases in history. Six people—including two children—were brutally killed, but the real horror? Their murderer didn’t leave. For days, they lived in the house, ate the food, and even tended …

The True Story of Kelly Bates: A Case That Can’t Be Forgotten James Smith looked ordinary. Clean-cut, middle-aged, a non-drinker, non-smoker—just another man in 1980s Manchester who seemed put together. But behind closed doors, he was anything but. What started as domestic abuse escalated into something far worse, as he preyed on younger and younge…

Book Deals, Blood Feuds, and a Bullet That Changed Everything Tucker Reed was on track to be a household name, but not for the reason anyone expected. Born into a family of New York Times best-selling authors, she landed a six-figure book deal before she was old enough to drink and even starred in an independent horror film that would take on a who…

Altamont 1969: When a Free Concert Became a Murder Scene The 1969 Altamont Free Concert was supposed to be Woodstock’s cool, rebellious cousin—a free festival featuring the Rolling Stones and the so-called spirit of the times. Instead, it became a case study in bad decisions and brutal consequences. The moment the Hells Angels were hired as securit…

Hunting ‘Rat Man’: The Unbelievable Crimes of Tsutomu Miyazaki Tsutomu Miyazaki wasn’t just another name on Japan’s long list of violent criminals—he was an outlier. A man who managed to blend into society while carrying out some of the most horrific crimes the country had ever seen. Born into privilege but emotionally detached from the world aroun…

John Crutchley: The Vampire Rapist Who Walked Free A government contractor with top-level security clearance. A resume that included ties to the FBI, CIA, and NASA. A man who, on paper, looked like the kind of person you’d trust with national secrets. But John Crutchley had another side—one that involved restraints, syringes, and a disturbing obses…

Right-Wing Death Squads & Radicalization: What Led to the Allen Massacre? A man dressed in black steps out of his car at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, and within seconds, chaos erupts. But this wasn’t a random act of violence—it was planned. Down to the entrance he used, the time of day he chose, and the arsenal he brought with him. Mauricio Garc…

The Internet’s First Real-Life Horror Story: The Sharon Lopatka Case The internet in the ‘90s was the Wild West—chat rooms, shady deals, and absolutely zero regulations. But while most people were using their dial-up connection to argue about Seinfeld or play Minesweeper, Sharon Lopatka was using hers to search for something much darker. She had a …

Gabriel Fernandez: How a Child Asked for Help 60 Times and Was Ignored In May 2013, eight-year-old Gabriel Fernandez was rushed to the hospital in Palmdale, California. His mother claimed he had an accident while playing with his brother. But when doctors saw the extent of his injuries—burns, broken bones, BB gun wounds, and signs of prolonged tort…

Buried at Fox Hollow: The Disturbing Crimes of Herbert Baumeister For years, men were vanishing from Indianapolis, their disappearances ignored by law enforcement and dismissed as coincidence. But when a man named Tony Harris risked everything to expose the truth, the case cracked wide open. What started as a missing persons investigation led to th…

Stalking and Murder in Hollywood: The Tragic Death of Sex Therapist Amie Harwick In February 2020, Amie Harwick, a respected therapist and author, was found murdered in Hollywood, her life violently ended after years of harassment and abuse by her former boyfriend, Gareth Pursehouse. This episode delves into Amie’s incredible journey—from an adopte…

How a Mob Got Away with Murder in Truckee’s Chinatown In the late 1800s, Truckee, California, had one of the largest Chinatowns in America. Built by the Chinese laborers who helped construct the Central Pacific Railroad, it was a thriving community—until the white landowners and business owners decided they wanted it gone. What followed was a campa…

The Disappearance of Kenia Monge: How a White Van Unraveled a Killer’s Trail When Kenia Monge vanished after a night out in Denver, her family was left with more questions than answers. What began as a frantic search for a missing 19-year-old soon unraveled into a twisted tale involving a “white creepy van,” a suspect with a penchant for bleach, an…

The Murderer Who Wanted a Race War: Dylann Roof’s Delusions Exposed A troubled childhood, a violent ideology, and a crime that left a nation in shock. In this episode, we break down the life and crimes of Dylann Roof—the warning signs everyone missed, the radicalization that fueled his actions, and the system failures that let it happen. From his c…

Behind the Smile: Inside the Mind of the Happy Face Killer Keith Jesperson, known as “The Happy Face Killer,” left a trail of devastation that began with a childhood shaped by violence and escalated into a five-year spree of murder across the United States. This episode unpacks how Jesperson’s early exposure to cruelty shaped his path to becoming a…

The Axe, the Alibi, and the Yellow Jeep: The Porco Family Tragedy When Peter Porco didn’t show up for work on November 15, 2004, his colleagues knew something was wrong. What they didn’t expect was the grim discovery waiting at his Delmar, New York, home. Peter’s morning routine had played out like clockwork—but with one horrifying difference: he h…

The Real Story Behind Boyz n the Hood’s Most Memorable Villain Lloyd Avery II had the kind of Hollywood debut most aspiring actors only dream of: a breakout role in Boyz n the Hood that made him unforgettable in just two minutes of screen time. But while the cameras told the story of a rising star, his off-screen life painted a starkly different pi…

The Man Who Lived in the Attic: The Denver Spider Man Story In the shadowy corners of Denver’s history lies a story that defies belief—a tale of desperation, hidden lives, and a man who turned an attic into his fortress of survival. This episode dives into the life of Theodore Coneys, a man nicknamed the “Denver Spider Man,” whose health struggles …

Surviving Gitchie Manitou: The Sandra Cheskey Story What began as a carefree evening under the stars turned into a nightmare that would haunt Iowa forever. In 1973, five teenagers ventured into Gitchie Manitou State Preserve for a night of campfire fun, but only one survived to tell the story. This episode delves into the horrifying events of that …

The Mysterious Death of Cindy James: A Case That Defies Explanation Cindy James lived nearly a decade in fear—harassed, stalked, and assaulted by a mysterious figure who seemed determined to ruin her life. But when Cindy was found dead in 1989, tied up and strangled with a nylon stocking, the story took an even darker turn. The RCMP didn’t just inv…

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A Family Torn Apart: The Dark Secrets of Charles Brandt In 2004, Hurricane Ivan forced Teri Helfrich and her husband, Charles Brandt, to seek shelter at a family member’s home in Orlando. But the storm outside paled in comparison to the darkness that emerged within those walls. What seemed like an ordinary family gathering turned into a harrowing d…

The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper: How Police Missed Peter Sutcliffe For five years, Peter Sutcliffe—better known as the Yorkshire Ripper—terrorized the UK, leaving behind a trail of brutal murders and a nation living in fear. But Sutcliffe’s story didn’t begin with his first victim. His childhood was shaped by violence and humiliation, setting the…

Vampires Among Us: The Ritual Murder That Shocked Germany In the 1990s, Daniel and Manuela Ruda weren’t your typical gothic couple. With a shared passion for Satanic rituals, blood-drinking, and a lifestyle pulled from a vampire’s dream (or nightmare), their obsession with darkness spiraled into something far more dangerous. What starts as a search…

Ed Gein and the Farm of Horrors: A True Crime Case That Redefined Horror If you ever thought your mom was a little too controlling, let me introduce you to Augusta Gein… Bible-thumper, moral enforcer, and all-around terror in a housecoat. Her son Ed didn’t just grow up sheltered; he grew up suffocated, with Augusta ruling his every thought and move…

The Calculated Killer: Joel Michael Guy Jr. and the Thanksgiving Murders Dissecting the twisted case of Joel Michael Guy Jr., a man who meticulously planned the brutal murders of his parents just days after Thanksgiving in 2016. This isn’t your typical family drama gone wrong—it’s a tale of betrayal, greed, and shocking violence. From a handwritten…

The Murderer Who Fooled the Nation: Henry Lee Lucas Exposed Dive into the twisted world of Henry Lee Lucas, a man whose confessions reshaped the American true crime landscape—and not always for the better. From a brutal upbringing in a one-room cabin to a trail of alleged murders that stretched across the country, Henry’s story is as complex as it …

Bloodlust and Madness: The Vampire Crimes of Richard Chase Richard Chase’s descent into madness wasn’t subtle… it was a loud, blood-soaked alarm bell that went unanswered for years. Diagnosed with severe mental illness but repeatedly dismissed by those around him, Chase spiraled into horrifying acts of violence fueled by delusion. From bizarre ritu…

Inside the Mind of Daniel LaPlante: From Outcast to Murderer Daniel LaPlante wasn’t born a monster—his story begins with a childhood marked by neglect, abuse, and a series of missed opportunities to intervene. From his troubled upbringing in small-town Massachusetts to the terrifying night he terrorized the Bowen family, this episode traces the ear…

The Alford Plea Explained: True Crime Cases That Changed Everything In this episode, we delve into one of the legal system’s most fascinating anomalies: the Alford plea. Neither an admission of guilt nor a full-throated declaration of innocence, this plea walks the tightrope of legal gray areas. We’ll explore the origins of the Alford plea, born fr…

The West Memphis Three: Innocent but Convicted? Were three teenagers wrongly convicted because they didn’t fit the mold of small-town Arkansas in the 1990s? In this episode, we dissect the case of the West Memphis Three—Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley—teenagers who were labeled murderers not because of evidence, but because they…

Murder in Robin Hood Hills: The Case Against the West Memphis Three In 1993, the brutal murders of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas, shook the town to its core and ignited a high-profile case that remains controversial to this day. This episode dives deep into the investigation, evidence, and trial of Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jes…

The Shocking Rise and Mysterious Fall of Natalie Wood Examining the life and untimely death of Natalie Wood, a Hollywood icon whose story remains as compelling as the films she starred in. From her rise to fame in classics like West Side Story to the turmoil that often overshadowed her personal life, we explore the contradictions that shaped her wo…

Sean Vincent Gillis: The Predator Hidden in Plain Sight Sean Vincent Gillis blended into the Baton Rouge community, living an unremarkable life that masked his unimaginable crimes. Behind closed doors, he was documenting his horrific acts in ways investigators would later describe as hauntingly methodical. From his troubled early years to his chill…

The Delphi Murders: Justice for Libby and Abby Delphi, Indiana, is a town forever changed. On February 13, 2017, best friends Liberty “Libby” German and Abigail “Abby” Williams set off on what should have been a carefree afternoon hike along the Monon High Bridge Trail. By the next day, their tragic deaths would set the stage for one of the most in…

The Pizza Guy, the Bomb, and the Heist: The Final Delivery of Brian Wells In 2003, Brian Wells delivered more than just pizza—he delivered one of the most baffling cases of the 21st century. A pizza guy with a bomb strapped to his neck walked into a Pennsylvania bank and left the world with more questions than answers. Was Brian an unwitting pawn o…

Murder, Manipulation, and Madness: The Steven Gordon Case Steven Dean Gordon’s life was a train wreck disguised as a redemption arc—until it wasn’t. From working odd jobs at Disneyland to forming a disturbing bond with fellow predator Franc Cano, Steven’s descent into darkness was as shocking as it was avoidable. Together, the pair orchestrated the…

The Dexter Killer: When Fiction Inspires Fatal Reality Mark Twitchell had dreams of becoming a celebrated filmmaker, but his obsession with Dexter and a penchant for plastic sheeting turned those dreams into a nightmare. In this episode, we unravel the chilling tale of a man who blurred the lines between reality and fiction with deadly precision. F…

The Murder Factory: A True Crime Tale of Arsenic and Greed In this episode, we dive headfirst into the chilling tale of Amy Archer-Gilligan, Connecticut’s pint-sized purveyor of arsenic and faux philanthropy. She didn’t just run a nursing home; she ran what the Hartford Courant dubbed “The Murder Factory.” Residents checked in with their wallets, a…