In 2023, former Bachelor star Clayton Echard became involved in a highly publicized paternity dispute after Laura Owens claimed she was pregnant with twins following an intimate encounter between them.

Echard disputed the pregnancy and requested DNA testing. As the case moved through family court, questions emerged about the pregnancy evidence Owens had provided and whether the paternity proceedings had been brought in good faith.

In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine how the dispute began, the DNA testing, the medical evidence presented, and the family court proceedings that ultimately resulted in a judge ordering Owens to pay nearly $150,000 in legal fees.

We also look at the criminal investigation that followed, the allegations involving other men, and the felony case brought against Owens.

In August 2026, Owens pleaded guilty to four felony charges. We examine how a dispute that began with a pregnancy claim developed into a much larger legal case.

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In 1986, 19-year-old Jeanne Clery was a student at Lehigh University when another student gained access to her dormitory through security doors that had been propped open.

Joseph Henry was later convicted in connection with Jeanne's death, but for her parents, Howard and Connie Clery, the case exposed much bigger questions about campus security and what colleges were required to tell students about crime.

In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we look at Jeanne's story, the circumstances surrounding what happened at Lehigh University, and her parents' campaign for greater transparency and accountability on college campuses.

Their efforts helped lead to landmark federal legislation in 1990, later known as the Clery Act, which changed how colleges and universities report crime and communicate campus safety information to students.

This is the story of Jeanne Clery, her family's campaign for change, and the legacy that continues on American campuses today.

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In August 2026, 18 year old Karoline Heintz had dinner with her family before heading back to college. The freshman soccer player was studying at PennWest California with hopes of becoming a doctor. But when she suddenly stopped responding to calls and messages, her family began searching for her.

An AirTag inside Karoline’s Jeep eventually helped her family locate the vehicle near a library. After they asked police to check on her, an officer approached the Jeep and discovered Karoline deceased inside.

Investigators allege Karoline had stopped to see her boyfriend, 18 year old Royce Moser, before returning to campus. Police accuse Royce of killing Karoline following a conversation about their relationship. Prosecutors further allege that his mother, Rachel Moser, later helped clean the vehicle and dispose of evidence before the Jeep was abandoned.

At a preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented surveillance footage, cellphone records and other evidence they say helped reconstruct the events of that night. Investigators also reported recovering deleted communications and internet searches they believe are relevant to the alleged attempt to conceal evidence.

Royce faces criminal homicide and related charges, while Rachel faces charges including evidence tampering and hindering apprehension. The case has not gone to trial. Neither defendant has been convicted, and both are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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In 1996, a fire at the historic Snowden Mansion in Arkansas led investigators to discover that Sally Snowden McKay and her nephew, musician Joseph “Lee” Baker, had died before the fire began.

The investigation soon focused on 16-year-old Travis Lewis, who lived on the same estate with his family. Lewis eventually pleaded guilty to two counts of capital murder and was sentenced to prison.

But the story of Snowden House did not end there.

In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the original 1996 investigation, the evidence that led authorities to Travis Lewis, and the extraordinary events that unfolded more than two decades later.

After his release from prison in 2018, Lewis received support from Sally's daughter, Martha McKay, who had chosen to forgive him and later gave him work on the family estate. In 2020, another tragedy at Snowden House brought Lewis and the McKay family together for the final time.

We look at how two events separated by 24 years became connected to the same historic Arkansas estate, and the remarkable story of forgiveness at the centre of the case.

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Three disappearances. Three families searching for answers. And three cases that became part of the history of missing child investigations in America.

In this extended episode of True Crime Recaps, we revisit the cases of Johnny Gosch, Etan Patz and the Lyon sisters, bringing together our previous coverage with new narration and case updates.

Johnny Gosch disappeared while delivering newspapers on his usual morning route. Etan Patz vanished after leaving home for his school bus stop. And sisters Sheila and Katherine Lyon disappeared after visiting a nearby shopping center.

Each case unfolded differently, but all three drew national attention and had a lasting impact on how missing children were investigated and discussed across the United States.

Some questions would eventually receive answers. Others remain unresolved decades later.

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Janet Dennis was a devoted school nurse and mother who disappeared shortly before Christmas. Her vehicle was later found at an airport with Christmas presents for her children still inside, leaving investigators trying to understand where she had gone and what had happened.

Early attention focused elsewhere, but the investigation changed direction when information emerged about activity at the sprawling ranch belonging to Janet's former husband, Leroy Dennis.

In this episode of True Crime Recaps, Amy examines Janet's disappearance, the initial investigation, the evidence that eventually led detectives to the family ranch, and the discoveries that transformed the case.

We also look at how investigators reconstructed what happened to Janet, the evidence presented against Leroy Dennis, and the trial that ultimately resulted in his conviction.

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Corie Walsh is facing charges following the death of her two-year-old son, Barrett, at their Illinois home in September 2026.

According to prosecutors, Walsh had been following and discussing the Lindsay Clancy trial earlier that day. Hours later, her older children returned home and sought help from a neighbour, leading authorities to the family home.

In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the timeline prosecutors have presented, the circumstances surrounding Barrett's death, statements attributed to Walsh, and the competing arguments beginning to emerge as the case moves through the legal system.

Prosecutors have highlighted Walsh's interest in the Lindsay Clancy trial, while her defence has pushed back against suggestions that the case influenced her actions and has pointed instead to evidence they argue is consistent with a severe mental-health episode.

Corie Walsh has been charged, but the case has not yet gone to trial. The allegations against her have not been proven in court, and she is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Three people and families seemingly disappear in three very different places: a hospital in South Africa, a home in San Francisco and an isolated farmhouse in the Netherlands.

In this episode of True Crime Recaps, Chris examines three unusual disappearance cases involving Sandile Sibiya, Brian Egg and the Ruinerwold farmhouse family.

Each investigation unfolded differently. One began with a puzzling disappearance from a hospital, another became an unresolved San Francisco investigation, while the third revealed that a family had been living largely hidden from the outside world for years.

We examine what investigators discovered in each case, the questions that remain unanswered and how circumstances that initially seemed inexplicable eventually began to make more sense.

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In April 2025, 18-month-old twins Dallas and Tyson Shaw were found unresponsive at their home in Payette, Idaho, days after receiving scheduled childhood immunizations.

Their mother, Andrea Shaw, publicly attributed their deaths to complications following those vaccinations. Investigators, however, pursued a different explanation, and more than a year later Andrea was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.

In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the timeline surrounding the twins' deaths, the medical findings cited in the case, Andrea's account of what happened, and the evidence prosecutors say supports their allegations.

We also look at the questions expected to be contested in court, including the interpretation of the forensic evidence and the events leading up to Dallas and Tyson being found unresponsive.

Andrea Shaw has maintained her innocence. The charges against her are allegations, and the case has not yet been decided by a jury.

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Nearly two years after Mica Miller’s death, her story has returned to the spotlight following Netflix’s Death of the Pastor’s Wife and a separate federal case involving her estranged husband, John-Paul Miller.

Before her death, Mica had reported concerns about being followed, tracking devices being found on vehicles she drove, damaged tyres and fears for her safety. Her death was officially ruled a suicide.

In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we revisit Mica Miller’s final months, the allegations surrounding her marriage, the evidence examined by investigators, the story presented in the Netflix documentary and the developments that followed.

We also look at the federal case involving John-Paul Miller, who was indicted in December 2025 on cyberstalking and false-statements charges.

John-Paul Miller has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges and has not been charged in connection with Mica Miller’s death.

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Elizabeth Barraza was preparing for a garage sale outside her Tomball, Texas home when a person approached her driveway shortly after her husband left for work. Their brief interaction, along with what happened next, was captured by surveillance cameras.

Despite the footage, the identity of the person seen approaching Elizabeth has remained unknown.

In this episode of True Crime Recaps, we examine the timeline of Elizabeth's case, the surveillance footage investigators have studied, the brief conversation captured that morning and the dark Nissan Frontier seen near the neighbourhood.

We also look at why investigators believe Elizabeth was specifically targeted, the questions surrounding how someone knew she would be outside that morning, and the evidence authorities continue to examine years later.

The case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to seek information that could help identify the person responsible.

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