An aspiring actress. A family feud. And a gun that was never supposed to go off.

On a quiet property in Applegate, Oregon, a simple meeting turned into something irreversible. What followed was captured on video. Moments that would later be used to tell a very different story than the one first claimed.

Years later, as reality and performance began to blur, one question remained.

Where does the truth end… and the act begin?

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Research & Writing:
Sherri Smith

Editing:
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Sources:
The Washington Post
EWU Crime Storytime
Dateline S. 29 “Killer Role”
KVTL
Snapped S.30 Ep. 5
Daily Mail
Wikipedia 

A high speed chase through the California desert. A man who refused to stop. And a secret that should never have existed.

Scott Kimball was trusted. An informant working alongside the FBI. But as people around him began to disappear, the stories he told were just believable enough to keep suspicion away.

For years, it worked.

And by the time investigators began to see the pattern, the truth was already buried.

Retired FBI Special Agent Jonny Grusing joins us to tell the story from the inside.

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Special Thanks:
Jonny Grusing

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Sources:
The Devil I Knew: Unmasking A Serial Killer - Jonny Grusing
The Snitch - Atavist Magazine
Three Colorado women murdered and the search for a serial killer named "Hannibal"
Convicted serial killer Scott Kimball’s sons break silence 20 years after father’s killing spree
Serial killer FBI informant tricked feds for years while preying on victims: former agent
She married Scott ‘Hannibal’ Kimball
Colorado’s FBI informant‑turned serial killer

A ten-hour drive through the night to American Fork, Utah. A message that sounded like forgiveness. An unlocked door waiting at the end of it.

Matthew Restelli believed he was going to bring his family home. Instead, he stepped into something already set in motion. Inside that home, nothing was as it seemed. Not the messages. Not the welcome. Not even the danger.

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Research & Writing:
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Sources:
UT v Kevin Ellis Law & Crime Trials Playlist
Two more people arrested in connection to murder of man in American Fork
Utah County man arrested for killing brother-in-law, but claims it was self-defense
New info on American Fork murder reveals calculated plot involving multiple suspects
Victim's wife, mother-in-law, brother-in-law arrested in Utah County murder investigation
Her brother allegedly killed her husband. Utah police say she and her mother helped plan it.
Matthew Restelli Obituary (1982 - 2024) - Legacy Remembers
Judge severs cases of mother, son accused of murder
Suspect in murder plot searched Donna Adelson’s case before arrest
Woman charged in son-in-law’s murder describes killer as ‘so gentle’
Judge: Texts, search history show evidence of conspiracy to kill
Wife pleads guilty in Utah murder plot involving brother and mother
Utah man convicted of killing brother-in-law, acquitted of conspiring
Kathryn Restelli testifies she conspired with mother, brother to kill her husband
Wife sentenced for luring husband to Utah to kill him
Convicted woman testifies that brother conspired to kill her husband
KSL.com
Wife tried to make her husband's murder look like self-defense, but she made 1 crucial mistake
Utah mother admits to luring estranged husband to his death in fake self-defense plot 
Appalling behavior of glamorous Utah wife
Kathryn Restelli Sentencing
Kathryn Restelli Plea Agreement
Sister of Accused Killer Believes There Were Marriage Issues Prior to Shooting
Judge Calls Out Killer Wife 
Killer Wife Bawls Before Sentencing 
Brother of Murdered Husband Courtroom Statement 
Detective Reads Messages Between Accused Killer, Sister
State Believes Brother-In-Law Guilty
Tracy Grist found guilty

On a quiet evening in Woodland Hills, California, a successful husband and father ran a simple errand and unknowingly walked straight into a murder plot already in motion.

What first appeared to be a violent home invasion would unravel into something far more calculated. A secret affair. A staged crime scene. And a conspiracy that would take years to fully expose. Because sometimes, the most dangerous threats aren’t outside the home they are already inside.

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Featured Podcast:
Combat Fuel

Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Editing:
Aiden Wolf

Sources:
Court Tv Recap
Monica Sementilli and Robert Baker jail love affair reveals evidence of murder conspiracy
Town & Country Magazine: Death Becomes Hair 
Betrayal turned deadly: The killing of a celebrity hair stylist
LA Wife Sentenced After Lover Kills Her Hairdresser Husband in "Brutal" Conspiracy
Monica Sementilli Plotted to Murder Her Husband with Her Porn Star Lover
'Betrayal, greed and lust': Did hair mogul's wife mastermind his killing?
Killer testifies in trial of slain hairstylist's widow
Co-defendant sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for murder of hairstylist in Woodland Hills
Woman gets life in prison for murder of celebrity hairdresser husband
Monica Sementilli: Wife sentenced for LA hairstylist husband's murder
Law & Crime Network Trial Playlist

On an October night in Aurora, Colorado, a young mother called 911 after finding something in her home that should not have been there. Her ex-boyfriend’s clothes. His keys. Signs that he may have come back.

What began as a desperate search through a dark house turned into something far worse. By the time police arrived, four people were dead, and the man they believed was responsible had vanished.

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Research:
J.R. Rainbolt

Sources:
https://cdoc.colorado.gov
https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-judge-sentences-joseph-castorena-to-4-life-sentences-after-quadruple-homicide-conviction/
https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-without-possibility-of-parole-in-aurora-quadruple-homicide-from-2022
https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/05/16/man-convicted-of-killing-4-people-at-ex-girlfriends-home-near-denver/
https://people.com/crime/colordado-woman-applied-restraining-order-ex-days-before-killed-familiy-members/
https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/aurora-quadruple-homicide-joseph-castorena-sentenced/73-6c8b7c1e-3f4f-4c0b-9b7a-6f3e9e2d7b5a
https://www.fox31denver.com/news/local-news/man-sentenced-aurora-quadruple-homicide

On a summer morning in Henderson, Nevada, a mother woke to the sound of dogs barking in the backyard. At first, it seemed strange. By sunrise, it would become something far worse.

Inside the home, Jonathan Willette was found dead in his bed under circumstances so disturbing that even seasoned investigators were left searching for what was missing as much as what was there.

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Research & Writing:
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Editing:
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Sources:
Court Tv Recap
LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 1 
LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 1 (Part 2)
LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 2
LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 3
LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 4
LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 5
LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 6
LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 7
Las Vegas jury convicts ex-porn star for killing, beheading ex-husband
Nev. Woman Said She Decapitated Boyfriend After Marrying His Son
Obituary for Johnathan James Willette
Las Vegas woman told judge she ‘was not an abusive person’
Girlfriend arrested after man's headless body found in Nevada home
Henderson police report details grisly decapitation homicide
Nev. Woman Accused of Murdering and Decapitating the Father of Her Children
Who is Devyn Michaels? Woman Decapitates Kids’ Father, Puts Head in Trash
She Decapitated Her Ex and Threw Head in the Trash
Adult film actress beheaded baby daddy after marrying her stepson: prosecutors
Porn star who beheaded ex after marrying stepson is found guilty: 'Wild ride'
‘Killer’ breaks down in court after father-in-law lover’s decapitated body found ‘smoking’ in bed
Adult star ‘decapitated father of her children’ as she was having ‘affair with own stepson
Adult star guilty of decapitating her children’s dad
Son testifies he had affair with stepmom, who is now on trial for killing dad in Henderson
Vegas woman accused of decapitating her children’s father claims evidence was tampered
The Vegas Moving Guy

On a quiet December night in Myrtle Beach, a first date ended with promise and a future that never came.

Hours later, a phone rang from a payphone in the dark.
A voice from the past.
A decision that would change everything.

By sunrise, Heather Elvis was gone.

What followed wasn’t just a missing person case but a tangled story of secrets, obsession, and control… leading to a place no one could have imagined.

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Research & Writing:
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Editing:
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Sources:
Law & Crime Network Playlist
The Disappearance of Heather Elvis by Amanda Storm
Wikipedia
Text messages read in court
The tale of the waitress who messed with the wrong married man
South Carolina love triangle
South Carolina jury finds Tammy Moorer guilty
Timeline of events in the Heather Elvis case
Search party uncovers more human remains
Charge dismissed against man arrested for interfering with Elvis case
Father of missing woman files second harassment report
Exclusive new details on Heather Elvis case come out
Arrest warrants detail initial charges in Heather Elvis case
Heather Elvis' family honoring her on her 21st birthday
Elvis family speaks one day after murder charges against Moorers dropped
Hung jury, mistrial declared in Sidney Moorer trial
‘There’s a long way to go:’ family reacts after Sidney Moorer found guilty of obstructing
Tammy Moorer sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of kidnapping
Parole board denies Sidney Moorer’s request for early release from prison
Heather Elvis: The Community’s Daughter
Tammy Moorer trial day 2: Former family friend testifies against her
Jilted wife reportedly made cheating hubby get her name tattooed over his crotch
Testimony weaves tale of intertwined lives of missing woman, accused couple
STATE v. MOORER (2023)
Tammy Moorer Testimony 1
Tammy Moorer Testimony 2
Tammy Moorer Testimony 3

On a quiet summer afternoon in Inverness, Florida, a 911 call shattered the stillness of a lakeside home. Inside, Denise Hallowell was found barely alive in her bedroom, the victim of a brutal attack that made no immediate sense.

At first, the story pointed outward toward an unknown intruder. But as investigators began to piece together the timeline, the evidence started pointing somewhere far more unsettling.

Because sometimes, the truth isn’t hidden outside the home.

It’s already inside.

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Sources:
FOX 13 Tampa Bay – “Citrus County man sentenced to life in prison for murder of adoptive mother, former teacher”
FOX 13 Tampa Bay – “Son who once defended mother against allegations of abuse now charged with her murder”
Citrus County Chronicle – “Hallowell found guilty of murder” (PDF)
Bay News 9 – “Authorities: Son Facing Charges in Death of Citrus County Teacher”
NBC Miami – “Parricide: The Act of Killing a Parent – The Axe Murder”
Justia – Florida 5th District Court of Appeal – “Carlos Antonio Hallowell v. State of Florida”

On a quiet spring morning in Palm Coast, Florida, a young mother was making coffee while her son ate breakfast at the kitchen table. Hours later, her husband would call 911, claiming she had accidentally shot herself.

But from the very beginning, something about the story didn’t sit right.

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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Editing:
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Sources:
Court TV Playlist
Good Interrogation / Kid Interrogation Video
Interrogation Parents Come In
Interrogation "3 Different Stories"
"Keith Forgot About The Cameras"
Keith Johansen Appeal 
Palm Coast man convicted of killing his wife while her son was in house
Killing Brandi Celenza, He Takes the Stand to Say He’s Now Truthful
Keith Johansen Claims Stand Your Ground Would Have Exonerated Him
Admissibility of Incendiary Video Evidence Still Pending
Keith Johansen Arrested in Shooting Death of Wife Brandi Celenza
After 3 1/2 Years of Lies, Keith Johansen Is Found Guilty
Judge Rejects Wife-Murderer’s Claim that Stand Your Ground Would Have Exonerated Him
Keith Johansen, Accused of Murdering His Wife, May Not be Competent to Stand Trial
Clarity on Shooting Death of Brandi Celenza in F-Section May Take Weeks, Possibly Months
Keith Johansen Springs New Defense in Gunning Down of Wife Brandi Celenza: ‘Self-Defense’
Johansen Motion for Relief
Gunshot Kills Brandi Celenza

A former NBA star vanishes after a trip home to Memphis, and for days no one knows where he went. Then a missed 911 call, a body in a field, and a murder weapon recovered years later begin to expose a conspiracy no one saw coming.

A story of failed plans, shifting stories, and the long trail of evidence that finally brought the truth into focus. Beneath the headlines was a father of six, a hometown hero, and a family left waiting years for answers.

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Research & Writing:
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Sources:
Court TV Recap
Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 1
Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 2
Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 3
Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 4 (part 1)
Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 4
Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 5 (Part 1)
Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 5 (Part 2)
Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 5 (Part 3)
TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 6 - Prosecution Closing
TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 6 - Defense Closing
TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 6 - Prosecution Rebuttal
Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial VERDICT
Prosecution Closing
Defense Closing
Prosecution Rebuttal
Sentencing
Killing Lorenzen: Billy breaks his silence
The 12-year-long case of Lorenzen Wright's murder is finally closed
Lorenzen Wright Wikipedia
Turner Sentenced to Life Plus 25 Years In Lorenzen Wright Murder and Conspiracy
Wife of murdered NBA player Lorenzen Wright denied parole
Family of Lorenzen Wright speaks
Lorenzen Wright killing: Shelby County man arrested, charged with murder 
WREG.com
Who killed Lorenzen Wright? LA Times
How Sherra Wright Orchestrated the Murder of Her Ex-Husband
Lorenzen Wright’s mom, son reunite after near-decade
New drama involving murder of Lorenzen Wright as twin sons speak out for first time
Sherra Wright and Billy Turner tried to kill Lorenzen multiple times, documents say
Sherra Wright’s cousin details murder plot in bombshell statement, $15M bond for Turner
Who is Jimmie Martin? Alleged Lorenzen Wright conspirator has killed before
Billy Ray Turner Appeal 
Dec. 16 Press Conference on Sherra Wright Murder Charges
Deborah Marion Reacts to Verdict

In December 2012, a quiet Houston home became the center of a mystery that still raises questions.

Jim Melgar was found dead inside a closet. Just steps away, his wife Sandra was discovered alive, bound, and unable to explain how the night had unfolded.

There were no clear signs of forced entry. No witnesses. Only a scene that could be read more than one way.

What followed was a case built on interpretation, memory gaps, and the question of what really happened behind closed doors.

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