Hot On The Case

In this week's investigation, Hot On The Case dives into the disturbing murder of Nicole Jones, a case that shocked Ohio and left investigators unraveling a twisted relationship filled with manipulation and violence. Authorities say seventeen year old Kaitlyn Coones and thirty three year old Jonathan Jones became the center of a horrifying plot after Nicole allegedly stood in the way of their relationship. Prosecutors claim Kaitlyn gave Jonathan an ultimatum to kill his own mother. He failed to do so, so Kaitlyn took matters into her own hands. As investigators uncovered disturbing evidence and searched for answers, terrifying questions were raised about influence, control, and how a family spiraled into murder.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

In this week's investigation, Hot On The Case dives into one of the most controversial cases in true crime history. The murders of three boys, Steve Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers in West Memphis. As fear and panic spread through the community, teenagers Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley Jr. became known as the West Memphis Three and were convicted in a case many believe was built on weak evidence and public hysteria. Over the years' supporters around the world fought to expose alleged flaws in the investigation, push for new DNA testing, and prove the innocence of the three men after they spent nearly two decades behind bars. With lingering questions surrounding the case, we're left with the chilling questions of who was actually behind these crimes, and what if the West Memphis Three were guilty all along?

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

In this week's investigation Hot On The Case goes back to a college party in 1996, when Kristin Smart went missing. What began as a night out near the Cal Poly campus turned into one of the most haunting disappearances in true crime history, as suspicion followed fellow student Paul Flores for decades. More than 25 years later, Flores was finally arrested and convicted as investigators uncovered years of disturbing and suspicious behavior surrounding his family. As Kristin's family continues their relentless fight for justice, new developments in the case may finally lead to bringing her home.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

In this week's investigation Hot On The Case dives into the chilling disappearance of two friends, Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis. Both girls vanished two months apart from each other which left the entire community terrified. As investigators begin uncovering the truth, they begin to discover dark secrets tied to a family with a disturbing history of violence spanning generations. The deeper this case goes, the more shocking the connections become, turning it into one of the most haunting true crime stories of the early 2000s. The horrifying details surrounding this case would later inspire the deeply disturbing film "Megan is Missing".

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026

In this week's investigation Hot On The Case dives into the newest developments surrounding the singer David Burke, known professionally as D4vd & the allegations connected to the disappearance & death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Internet sleuths have been closely examining his online presence, past lyrics, and digital interactions, attempting to piece together a timeline of events. Following his arrest new unsettling information has come to light, in this video we break down all of the latest updates as the case moves closer to trial.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2026

In this week's investigation, Hot On The Case covers the confusing story behind the Ellen Greenberg case. How her death was mishandled, the suspicious clues surrounding the cause of death, and the role her partner Sam Goldberg may or may not have played. While the case is technically closed, it is almost definitely, unsolved. Ellen's website/petition: https://www.justiceforellengreenberg.com/

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

In this week's investigation, Hot On The Case dives into the crimes behind the subjects of two Netflix true crime docuseries Trust Me: The False Prophet, and Keep Sweet Pray and Obey. This episode explores the rise and control of FLDS leader Warren Jeffs and the disturbing actions of Samuel Bateman. Uncovering how power, manipulation, and blind faith shaped their communities.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2026

In this week’s investigation, Hot On The Case dives into the chilling story of the Weepy Voiced Killer. Paul Michael Stefani was a serial killer in the 80’s, known for his strange calls to police after each crime. In these calls, he’d cry and whine about what he had just done, begging police to catch him. His crimes haunted the area for two years before he was caught, and today those calls are still disturbing to listen to.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2026

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the tragic and complex case of Andrea Yates and the Yates family.. A story that shocked the nation and sparked intense debate about a variety of factors including an alleged cult, the struggles of motherhood, and the importance of mental health. 

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2026

In this week’s investigation, Hot On The Case travels to Norway in 2011 and dives into one of the deadliest mass killing sprees in history. We look into the psychology behind Anders Breivik, how this event changed Norway, and ultimately question how a monster like this is made.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2026

In this week’s investigation, Hot On The Case dives into the unsolved mystery of Rey Rivera. We explore possible connections to a secret society, sketchy CEOs, a mysterious final phone call, and the bizarre cryptic note he left behind. Nothing about this case adds up, and the more you dig, the stranger it gets.

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2026

In this week’s investigation, Hot on the Case looks into the gruesome case of Taylor Schabusiness and the murder of Shad Thyrion, a crime that shocked the nation with its disturbing details. The episode unpacks the brutal 2022 killing in Wisconsin, the chilling evidence discovered by investigators, and the trial that left many struggling to comprehend the brutality of the crime.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2026

In this week’s investigation, Hot on the Case takes to the roads of the 70s, 80s, and early 90s to uncover the chilling crimes of truck stop killer Robert Ben Rhoades. Behind the wheel of his semi, Rhoades used America’s highways to hunt, leaving a trail of victims across multiple states while evading capture for years. What investigators eventually uncovered inside his truck would reveal a level of cruelty that still haunts one of the darkest cases tied to the open road.

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2026

In this week's investigation Hot On The Case dives into the youngest women in America to be sentenced to death row. In 1995, 18-year-old Christa Pike committed such a horrific crime she became the youngest girl on death row. What began as teenage jealousy inside a Job Corps dorm spiraled into a crime so shocking that even seasoned investigators were left disturbed by the details.

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2026

In this weeks investigation Hot On The Case travels to Florida 2009 to unravel one of the most shocking true crime plot twist stories ever caught on camera. What starts as a murder for hire scheme quickly spirals into a bizarre case filled with secret surveillance and undercover police tactics. From the moment officers arrived the chilling body cam footage captures a reaction that has left viewers shocked for years. Inside the station, gripping interrogation footage reveals the strategy investigators used to confront the suspect with what they knew. This deep dive breaks down every twist, every lie, and every unbelievable moment that turned this Florida case into one of the most talked about crimes online.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2026

In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case is diving into the shocking crimes of the Ken & Barbie Killers, Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. One of the most infamous serial killer couples in true crime history. Their backgrounds, their victims, and the horrible crimes that took place.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2026

In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case travels back to Valentine’s Day weekend 1971, when teenagers Patricia Mann and Jesse McBane were brutally murdered in an unsolved double homicide that still haunts investigators decades later.  To submit a tip about this case go to: https://www.ocsonc.com/contact/submit-a-tip

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2026

In this weeks investigation Hot On The Case opens the case file on the chilling disappearance of Lena Chapin and Gary McCullough. Two members of the same family vanished years apart, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and a mystery that only deepened with time. At the center of the case is a haunting recorded confession that raised more questions than it answered, blurring the line between truth, fear, and manipulation. Featured on Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries, this case remains one of the most unsettling family disappearance stories, with crucial details still shrouded in uncertainty. 

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2026

This week’s episode is sponsored by Aprés Nail. They partnered with Liquid Death to create their first ever Press On Collection!In this week’s investigation, Hot On The Case opens the case file on New York City in the 1970s. A city on edge, gripped by fear, and terrorized by a killer who would become known as the Son of Sam. For decades, the man blamed for the crimes has remained in custody… case closed. But newly examined evidence, overlooked connections, and unsettling inconsistencies suggest he may not have been the mastermind at all, but a fall guy… a small pawn in a much larger and darker game.

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2026

In this weeks investigation Hot On The Case travels to Boise Idaho in 2011, where affairs and cheating quietly unraveled two married couples, Ashlee and Emmett Corrigan, and Kandi and Rob Hall. What began as secret relationships quickly spiraled into betrayal, jealousy, and mounting tension that no one could control. By the end of the affair, one of these four would be dead, and another would be behind bars for murder.

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2026

In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case is transported back to the midst of the Satanic Panic, where fear and hysteria shaped one of America’s most controversial death row cases. At just sixteen years old, Sean Sellers admitted to killing three people and became the first and only person under seventeen to be sentenced to death in the modern era. This episode explores how panic, belief, and justice intersected in a case that still divides the nation.

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

In the first episode of 2026, Hot On The Case investigates the bizarre disappearance & death of Joshua Maddux, a case that has left online sleuths baffled for over a decade. Found inside a chimney under circumstances that were officially ruled accidental, the details of Joshua’s death are anything but simple. Strange inconsistencies, suspicious clues, & the possibility of a connection to a serial killer still at large. 

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2026

In this week’s investigation, Hot On The Case deep dives into the case of Paula Sims. The mother who committed unthinkable crimes because she wanted only sons.Thank you to everyone for all the support this year!

Transcribed - Published: 27 December 2025

In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case goes back to Christmas Eve 2008. The night a man dressed as Santa Claus carried out a brutal attack at a holiday gathering in Covina, California, turning a night of celebration into unimaginable horror. This is the Covina Christmas Eve Massacre.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

In this episode of Hot On The Case we travel to the most northern of United States, the chilly frontier of Alaska, where we uncover the disturbing crimes of serial killer Robert Hansen, a quiet family man and local baker whose unassuming life masked a horrifying secret. For more than a decade Hansen preyed on vulnerable young women in Anchorage, luring them with promises of money or safety before kidnapping them and flying them deep into the Alaskan wilderness. There, he unleashed a terrifying and sadistic ritual, hunting his victims through the remote forests like game. His reign of terror left investigators piecing together a trail of disappearances and fear until one survivor’s escape finally exposed the predator hiding in plain sight.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

In this week’s investigation, Hot On The Case dives into the infamous case of Debra Lafave.A name that once dominated headlines and the media circuit, her story has sparked outrage and controversy for decades. This episode unpacks how a married middle school teacher became entangled in an illegal relationship with an 8th grade student & how the phrase “too pretty for prison” became forever tied to her case.We break down the legal twists, the public reaction, and the unsettling double standards that often arise when gender comes into play in discussions of victims and predators

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2025

In this week's episode of Hot On The Case, we dive into why 'The Carman Family Deaths' is one of the most chilling and tangled cases in recent true crime history. What begins as a tragic family mystery quickly unravels into a story filled with suspicious behavior, inheritance drama, and unanswered questions. In this episode we'll do a deep dive on the case, discuss the recent popular documentary covering it, and touch on all the details the doc missed.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2025

In this week's investigation Hot on the Case travels back to the 1970s in the quiet village of Amityville New York. After six members of a family were killed inside their home questions began to emerge about the forces that led to this massacre being committed. When another family moved in a year later and reported a bizarre haunting many people came to believe this was the most haunted house in America…But is it really haunted or could it possibly all be a hoax? In this episode we explore the events surrounding the murders the chilling claims of paranormal activity and why skeptics and believers continue to debate the truth decades later.

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2025

In this week's episode, we go overseas, where in the summer of 2014 a man mysteriously vanished after exhibiting a bizarre change in behavior while on vacation. Captured on CCTV footage, this remains one of the most talked about missing persons cases on the internet.If you have any information about the disappearance of Lars Mittank please contact either of the following: Investigative Agency +49 151 61378673 (tel:+4915161378673), Germany Police 110 (tel:110) or email findet_lars@web.de

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Welcome back to Hot On The Case, in this week’s investigation we dive into the shocking case of Alexis Avila, the New Mexico teen caught on camera throwing her newborn into a dumpster. The baby was found hours later by chance when people heard faint cries coming from a trash bag and rushed him to safety. The case sparked national outrage and renewed conversations about safe haven laws, teen pregnancy, and how moments of desperation can lead to unthinkable choices. Thank you so much for watching!

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

Pig farmer Susan Monica lived a quiet life on a remote property in a small town in rural Oregon. What investigators eventually uncovered there shocked even the most seasoned professionals. The horrors found on her pig farm raised unsettling questions about what can happen far from the public eye. After hearing this story, will you ever look at pigs the same again or trust the meat you eat? Thank you so much for watching Hot On The Case!

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2025

"The Devil in Bellaire"Nathan Brooks was a shy, quiet, and religious teenager who never caused trouble until the fall of 1995. His shocking crimes shattered the innocence of his small town, turning neighbors against each other and leaving kids afraid of their own friends. The mayor even canceled Halloween, and to this day, many in Bellaire believe something supernatural drove the once gentle boy to become a sinister killer Thank you so much for watching this week's episode of Hot On The Case!

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025

Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code HEIM at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/heimThis week’s investigation takes Hot On The Case to Australia, where one of the country’s most chilling and methodical predators once prowled the suburbs of Melbourne. Known only as “Mr. Cruel,” this faceless figure struck with precision and patience—breaking into homes, abducting young girls, and vanishing without a trace. He was careful, calculated, and terrifyingly intelligent, leaving behind almost no physical evidence and orchestrating his crimes with a level of planning that suggested he knew exactly how to avoid capture.Despite an intense manhunt and decades of investigation, Mr. Cruel has never been identified. His crimes weren’t impulsive… they were controlled, deliberate, and designed to torment both his victims and the investigators chasing his shadow. To this day, his identity remains one of Australia’s darkest mysteries, a reminder that some monsters hide in plain sight, waiting, watching, and walking among us undetected.

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025

In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case is going back to Halloween 2010. Across town, families were hanging decorations, carving pumpkins, and filling bowls with candy, ready to welcome eager trick-or-treaters. It was supposed to be a night of fun and laughter, the kind of night filled with costumes, flashing porch lights, and the smell of autumn in the air. But inside one quiet home, there were no tricks and there were no treats. Instead, a family had been brutally massacred in their sleep. This is the Halloween Liske Family Murders

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

Go to https://surfshark.com/heim or use code HEIM at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! In this weeks episode of Hot On The Case we investigate the Dracula Killer, the Vampire of Sacramento. Richard Chase was one of the most disturbing figures in true crime history, leaving a trail of fear across California in the late nineteen seventies. Known for his obsession with blood and the gruesome nature of his crimes, Chase’s life was marked by severe mental illness, paranoia, and a descent into darkness that shocked the nation.

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2025

In this week’s investigation on Hot On The Case, we’re looking into the chilling murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart, a case that has since been tied to the infamous “Scream Killers.” In a quiet Idaho town, two disturbed teenage boys found each other in high school, bonding over their obsession with horror movies. Fueled by a dangerous fantasy, they decided to create their own “real life scary movie,” with one horrifying twist….  their 16 year old friend Cassie would become the victim.What began as an ordinary night of house-sitting quickly turned into a nightmare. The boys stalked Cassie, documented their twisted plan on video, and brutally took her life, forever shocking their community. In this episode, we’ll break down the disturbing events leading up to the murder, the killers’ obsession with the Scream franchise, and how their own words would ultimately lead to their downfall.

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2025

On December 6, 1991, a horrific crime shocked Austin, Texas. Four teenage girls were found murdered inside a local yogurt shop, their lives cut short in a brutal attack that left the city reeling.Despite multiple arrests and decades of investigation, the Yogurt Shop Murders remain unsolved. False confessions, botched investigations and countless dead ends have left families searching for justice and a community haunted by unanswered questions. In this week’s episode of Hot On The Case, we’re diving deep into the timeline, theories, and chilling mystery of the Yogurt Shop Murders.austincrimestoppers.org Call 512-472-TIPS (8477)

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2025

On this week’s episode of Hot On The Case, we’re diving into the chilling story of Dennis Rader, the man who called himself BTK. For over three decades, he tormented Wichita, Kansas, taunting investigators with cryptic letters and playing a sinister game of cat and mouse with the police. His ability to disappear between murders left authorities and the public on edge, wondering when and where he would strike again.What made Rader even more terrifying was his double life. To neighbors, he was a respected church leader, a devoted husband, and an attentive father. But beneath that mask of normalcy hid a sadistic serial killer who derived pleasure from inflicting pain. Join me as we unravel how BTK managed to evade capture for so long, and how his carefully crafted facade eventually unraveled to reveal the monster behind the mask.

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2025

This week on Hot on the Case we investigate the story of Pedro Rodrigues Filho, better known as Pedrinho Matador. He is considered the most prolific vigilante serial killer of all time and one of the most prolific serial killers in history. His crimes would go on to inspire one of the most loved fictional serial killers on television, Dexter Morgan. But was he truly serving justice, or did he ultimately become the very monster he set out to destroy? This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HOTC and get on your way to being your best self

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2025

This week on Hot On The Case we dive into one of the most haunting and controversial stories out of Coronado California. In July 2011 Rebecca Zahau and six year old Max Shacknai both died under mysterious circumstances in the same mansion just days apart. What followed was a storm of shocking details conflicting reports and endless debate about what really happened inside the Spreckels Mansion. Thank you so much for watching, let me know all of your thoughts & opinions on this case!

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2025

This week on Hot On The Case, we investigate the case of Anna and Marianne Bachmeier.In 1981, Marianne made headlines around the world when she, in a packed courtroom killed the man who murdered her 7 year old daughter. The public first praised her, then condemned her. Was she a grieving mother seeking justice.... or a vigilante who crossed the line?We’ll also look at the case of Gary Plauché, the father who shot his son’s abuser on live television.Do you think vigilante justice is ever justified?

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

In this week’s investigation Hot On The Case unearths the disturbing story of Gerard John Schaefer Jr known as The Killer Cop, The Hangman & The Butcher of Blind Creek. Once trusted to uphold the law Schaefer used his badge as a shield for his sadistic impulses luring victims into isolated areas before subjecting them to unimaginable horrors...

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

This week on Hot On The Case we dive into the disturbing world of Ed Gein, a man who on the surface seemed like a quiet and helpful neighbor but was hiding some of the most shocking secrets in true crime history. Living in the small town of Plainfield Wisconsin Gein appeared unassuming to those who knew him often lending a hand and keeping to himself. Behind closed doors however he was spiraling into a psychotic break fueled by years of isolation and an unhealthy obsession with his domineering mother.

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HOTC and get on your way to being your best self.In this week's episode of Hot On The Case, we unravel the haunting a mysterious story of Otto Warmbier, a bright college student whose curiosity led him to one of the most secretive & dangerous nations in the entire world.17 months later Otto returned home.. in a coma. #TrueCrime

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/HOTC and get on your way to being your best self.What began as a long-awaited reunion between a teenager and her birth family spiraled into one of the most disturbing true crime cases in recent history.Katie Fusco was adopted at 8 months old. At 18, Katie reconnected with her biological parents. What should have been a new beginning quickly descended into a twisted, manipulative, and ultimately deadly relationship.Resources mentioned in the episode:Call 800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit rainn.org for confidential support 24/7.Text “LOVEIS” to 22522 or visit loveisrespect.org for help with unhealthy or abusive relationships

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

Who Killed Diane Kyne? In 2010, a quiet Florida neighborhood was rocked by the shocking murder of Diane Kyne. Found strangled in her own home, the case took a bizarre turn when both her husband and her son accused each other of the crime. Two 911 calls. Two suspects. One terrifying mystery. Only two people in the entire world know what really happened  & only one of them is telling the truth… This is the disturbing and unsolved story of Diane Kyne #TrueCrime

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

In this week’s episode of Hot on the Case, we dive into the twisted true story of Anne Hamilton-Byrne, the glamorous, delusional cult leader who convinced her followers she was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ. But her power didn’t stop at brainwashing adults… she stole dozens of children. From forged adoption papers and psychedelic fueled mind control to “siblings” raised in isolation, The Family was one of the most bizarre and disturbing cults in Australian history. This week we investigate how Anne built her empire of lies, manipulated desperate mothers, and created a fake family in the name of spiritual salvation. #TrueCrime

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

This week on Hot On The Case, we head to Gainesville, Florida, where a quiet college town was plunged into terror during the summer of 1990. College students were supposed to be settling into dorm life and new routines. Instead, a series of brutal murders left an entire community paralyzed with fear. Doors were double-locked, rumors spread like wildfire, and the entire town held its breath.Who would be next?A case so horrifying it would later inspire one of the most iconic horror films of all time. Join us as we dive into the chilling true story behind the Gainesville Ripper.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

For years, Cindy James told people she was being followed. Watched. Threatened. Attacked.In this week's episode of Hot On The Case, we’re investigating one of Canada’s most baffling and controversial cases. Was Cindy the target of a the most prolific, calculated stalker the world has ever seen? Skeptics don't think so...

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025