Going West: True Crime

In June of 2009, a 30-year-old Amish woman was found dead in her bed inside a quiet Ohio farming community. At first glance, the crime seemed unthinkable in her tight-knit world known for their simplicity, faith, and tradition. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered contraband cell phones, salacious online relationships, and a life in hiding that no one saw coming. This is the murder of Barbara Weaver, and the story of the internet persona of the Amish Stud.

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In July of 2014, a law professor was shot in broad daylight outside his home in Tallahassee, Florida. And detectives quickly suspected that the killing was anything but random, yet the truth would take years to unravel. What emerged was a history of extensive family conflict, hidden motives, and an investigation that would eventually draw an entire family into the spotlight. This is the murder of Dan Markel, and the story of the Adelson’s: Monster-in-Laws

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In July of 1991, a 34-year-old woman set off on the waters of Lake Sammamish, Washington with her husband for their anniversary. But she wouldn’t make it back to shore alive… What initially appeared to be a tragic drowning accident soon raised troubling questions, leading investigators down a path that would uncover a far more complicated story—and a past no one could ignore… This is the murder of Cynthia Baumgartner Roth: The Lake Sammamish Drowning.

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In May of 2024, a 35-year-old Hollywood makeup artist was attacked in her home with a knife, suffering injuries so severe she was declared clinically dead twice. As investigators raced to find the person responsible, they quickly uncovered a series of events that had unfolded in the days leading up to the attack—showcasing the horrors behind his abuse and control. This is the incredible story of Allie Shehorn.

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In April of 2026, a 55-year-old woman and her husband took their yacht to the Bahamas, only for her to allegedly be thrown out of their dinghy during a storm. But when police checked her husband's GPS data for the night she vanished, it didn't match his story.

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