In the final episode of Season 3, I delve into two young lives full of promise, a New Year's Eve celebration in the peaceful Marlborough Sounds, and a disappearance that has sparked debate for decades. Ben Smart and Olivia Hope's night should have ended without hiccup, until they made a decision to board a stranger's yacht and become the subject of one of New Zealand's most contested criminal cases. In this episode, I take a look into the fateful night, the man at the centre of the investigation, and the controversial conviction that followed. Was justice truly served, or does the case hold deeper secrets?

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In February 2023, the peaceful town of Quincy, Illinois, was shattered by the shocking murder of Becky Bliefnick, a devoted mother of three. Found in her own home, the brutal nature of the crime left investigators scrambling for answers. As they delved into her life, a seemingly harmless comment made during a popular TV game show began to take on new significance, hinting at a possible motive. But the question remained: who wanted Becky dead, and why? Join me as I unravel a chilling case that left a family shattered and a town searching for answers, where love, trust, and betrayal collide in devastating fashion.

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In the fall of 2001, millionaire financier Ted Ammon was found brutally murdered in his luxurious East Hampton estate. As investigators dug deeper, they unraveled a sordid tale of wealth, infidelity, and a bitter divorce. With his estranged wife Generosa embroiled in a scandalous relationship with a hot-headed contractor, Daniel Pelosi, suspicions mounted. Who was behind the vicious attack? Was it a crime of passion, greed, or both? Join me as I delve into one of the Hamptons' most shocking murders, where love, lies, and betrayal collide in a deadly twist.

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In April 1997, a young and aspiring singer/dancer named Ginger Rios vanished without a trace from a Las Vegas spy shop. Her husband Mark was left bewildered and heartbroken, as authorities launched a search that stretched across state lines. Months later, a shocking twist emerged, leading investigators to uncover the dark secrets hidden behind a false identity. What really happened to Ginger Rios, and who was the man behind her mysterious disappearance? Join me as I unravel the chilling case of deceit, murder, and the quest for justice in the desert.

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What happens when a life carefully built on lies begins to crumble? In this episode, I dive into the mind-boggling story of Jean-Claude Romand, a man who led a life shrouded in deception for nearly two decades. His carefully constructed facade convinced everyone around him, but when the truth threatened to emerge, the consequences were unimaginable. Join me as I unravel the dark secrets behind Jean-Claude Romand’s double life and the devastating lengths he went to in order to keep them hidden.

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In this gripping episode, I delve into the harrowing case of Morgan Fox, a 29-year-old operations manager for FedEx from Ohio, whose life was brutally cut short on October 28, 2020. As she prepared for another day of work, Morgan was ambushed outside her home in a shocking act of violence that rocked her community.

Join me as I explore the unsettling details surrounding Morgan’s death and the key figure whose fixation on her ultimately turned fatal. A case as baffling as it is tragic.

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In this compelling episode, I delve into the haunting case of Jill Meagher, a 29-year-old woman whose ordinary night out in Melbourne took a devastating turn. What started as a quick walk home after an evening with friends ended in tragedy, shaking a community to its core. Join me as I uncover the series of events that led to Jill's disappearance and the investigation that followed. This is a story of loss, community strength, Systemic Failures and the quest for justice that you won't want to miss.

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In this episode, I explore the heartbreaking and shocking events surrounding the tragic death of 13-year-old Lauren Landavazo in Wichita Falls, Texas. What began as a typical walk home from school turned into a nightmare, forever altering a community. Join me as I delve into the circumstances of that fateful day and the monster behind it.

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