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TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinMother Beaten with a Frying Pan and STABBED by "Best Friend"As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Brenda Powell with me today. On March 3, 2020, 50-year-old Brenda Powell, a beloved child-life specialist at Akron Children’s Hospital, was viciously attacked in her home. Her daughter, 19-year-old Sydney Powell, struck her with an iron skillet and stabbed her nearly 30 times in the neck—while Brenda was on the phone with university officials who had just discovered Sydney was suspended from college for failing grades.The school staff overheard screams and thuds, prompting them to call the police. Police found Sydney in a catatonic state outside the...2025-07-2550 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinTeenage Girl Hanged, Photographed, and Betrayed by Someone She TrustedAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Georgia Williams with me today. In May 2013, 17-year-old Georgia Williams was brutally murdered by 23-year-old Jamie Reynolds, a man with a history of violent behavior. Georgia, an aspiring RAF cadet, was lured to Reynolds’ home under the false pretense of helping with a photography project. Once there, Reynolds trapped her in a sadistic plan, strangling her to death in a simulated hanging. He then sexually assaulted her lifeless body and took disturbing photographs. To cover up his crime, Reynolds sent misleading text messages from Georgia’s phone, making her family beli...2025-07-2350 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinKilled by a STRANGER and hid in HER OWN HOMEAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Gloria Gary with me today. In early 2017, 49-year-old Gloria Gary disappeared from her Des Moines, Iowa, home. Nine months later, her body was discovered—concealed inside her own house, hidden in a manner so discreet that family members didn’t realize she was there.The investigation led to 22-year-old Kyle Jepson, who admitted the killing was sexually motivated, according to court testimony. He pled guilty to second-degree murder and burglary. Ultimately, Jepson was sentenced to 60 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of 35 years. 2025-07-1650 min
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein16-Year-Old Girl Left in Shallow Grave by Bestfriend & his Girlfriend : Mickie CostanzoAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Micaela Rae Costanzo with me today. On March 3, 2011, 16-year-old Micaela “Mickey” Costanzo disappeared after leaving school in West Wendover, Nevada. Two days later, her body was found buried in a shallow grave in nearby gravel pits. She had been beaten and stabbed, and a plastic tie around her arm suggested she had been forced there.Investigators focused on two classmates: 18-year-old Kody Patten and his girlfriend, Toni Fratto. They had a turbulent relationship and both gave conflicting accounts. Patten eventually confessed that an argu...2025-07-141h 38
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein16-Year-Old Killer Smiled at His Handiwork : Pamela Vitale and Scott DyleskiAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Pamela Horowitz with me today. Scott Dyleski was found guilty of the brutal 2005 murder of Pamela Vitale, the wife of high-profile defense attorney Daniel Horowitz. The 16-year-old was convicted of first-degree murder with special circumstances, leading to a life sentence without parole. Evidence against him included his own blood at the crime scene, Pamela’s blood on his clothing, and disturbing writings detailing violent fantasies. The prosecution argued he took pleasure in the killing, even carving a symbol into Pamela’s back. During sentencing, Pamela’s family delivered heartbreaking impact statem...2025-07-1157 min
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein17-Year-Old Girl Couldn't Resist the Urge to KillAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Justin Reid and his son with me today. On February 9, 2024, 17‑year‑old Mashenka Ann Marie Reid allegedly shot and killed her father, 39‑year‑old Justin Reid, and her autistic 4‑ or 5‑year‑old brother in their Reno, Nevada apartment. After the shootings, she locked her younger sister in a bedroom and called 911, reportedly telling dispatchers, “I just couldn’t resist the urge to kill somebody”.Court documents reveal Mashenka set a disturbing scene: she sent her father out to pick up pizza-making supplies to stall for time, then retrieved his Wal...2025-07-0938 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinMother Finds Two Young Sons Brutally Murdered : The Deaths of Tayten and Robert BakerAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Robert and Tayten Baker with me today. The tragic murders of 14-year-old Tayten Baker and 12-year-old Robert Baker shocked the community of Melrose, Florida in August 2020. The two young brothers were found brutally murdered in their home, having been beaten with a hammer and stabbed with a knife. The prime suspect, Mark Wilson Jr., the boyfriend of their aunt, had been staying in a shed on the Baker property. Investigations revealed that Wilson had been on a methamphetamine binge leading up to the killings.As the investigation unfolded, it was...2025-07-0743 min
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein17-Year-Old Sweethearts Shot by a Masked STRANGERAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Natalie Henderson and Carter Davis with me today. On August 1, 2016, 17-year-olds Natalie Henderson and Carter Davis were found shot execution-style behind a Publix supermarket in Roswell, Georgia—each victim had been shot once in the head. Their bodies were discovered by.Investigators uncovered chilling surveillance footage showing the killer—a 20-year-old man wearing a “V for Vendetta” mask—approaching them, forcing them out of the car, and shooting them both. He was later identified as Jeffrey Hazelwood, who confessed and pled guilty as mentally ill.Hazelwood...2025-07-041h 00
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinDaddy's Girl Commit's Double ParricideIn September 2003, 16-year-old Sarah Marie Johnson opened fire on her parents, Diane and Alan Johnson, as they slept in their home in Bellevue, Idaho. The shocking crime ended with both parents dead—Diane with a headshot and Alan fatally shot in the chest—while Sarah fled and called 911, claiming innocence in the chaos.Investigators pieced together the murder using forensic evidence: Sarah’s DNA on a latex glove and bathrobe, paint chips matching her clothing, and a firearm taken from a renter’s guesthouse crimetraveller.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4caselaw.findlaw.com+4. The motive? Her parents had forbidde...2025-07-0258 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinTrack Star Shilie Turner Murdered by Her OWN MOTHERAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Shilie LaShay Turner with me today. The murder of 15-year-old Shilie King shocked the city of Philadelphia—not just because her body was found shot six times and dumped in a shallow grave in Fairmount Park, but because the person responsible was her own mother, Vivian King. What makes this true crime case even more disturbing is that while holding onto this horrific secret, Vivian marched in protests, handed out flyers, and even let a psychic medium into her home. That medium, Valerie Morrison, claimed to sense Shilie’s death as s...2025-06-301h 03
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinPolice Informant Turned Serial Killer?As always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Kaysi McLeod, LeAnn Emry, Jennifer Marcum, and Terry Kimball with me today. Scott Kimball is a police informant turned murdered who preyed on vulnerable human beings and was responsible for the tragic deaths of Kaysi McLeod, Jennifer Marcum, LeAnn Emry, and Terry Kimball. Initially, he got a pretty lenient plea deal from the authorities, but when he failed to produce Jennifer's body (something he promises), he ended up receiving a 70-year prison sentence. Which.. was more than he bargained for. Despite claiming to be just a conman, investigators suspect he...2025-06-271h 06
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein16-Year-Old wanted Entire Family Dead.. her Father SurvivedAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Penny Caffey, Matthew Caffey, and Tyler Caffey with me today. On March 1, 2008, the Caffey family home in Alba, Texas, became the scene of a horrifying crime. 16-year-old Erin Caffey, feeling trapped by her parents’ disapproval of her relationship with 18-year-old Charlie Wilkinson, hatched a chilling plan: to murder her own mother and two younger brothers so she could stay with Charlie.In the early hours, Charlie and his friend Charles Waid broke into the home while Erin and Waid’s girlfriend waited outside. Erin’s father, Terry...2025-06-251h 13
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein14-Year-Old Student Kills Favorite Teacher.. While Awaiting Trial, He Strikes AgainAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering beloved teacher Colleen Ritzer with me today.In 2013, Colleen Ritzer, a beloved teacher at Danvers High School, was tragically murdered by her 14-year-old student, Philip Chism. The brutal attack occurred in a school bathroom, where Chism, following a premeditated plan, concealed his identity with a ski mask and used a box cutter. Despite his defense claiming he suffered from psychosis triggered by the mention of Tennessee, Chism was found guilty of murder, rape, and robbery. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole when he...2025-06-231h 13
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein12-Year-Old Murdered his Parents, was "reformed" then Killed Lori SlesinskiRick Ennis is at the center of not one—but two chilling murder cases that shocked the nation.In 1993, at just 12 years old, Ennis brutally murdered his mother and stepfather in Smithfield, Maine. Because of his age, he was tried as a juvenile offender and served nearly 9 years in a juvenile facility. During that time, he escaped not once, but twice—yet no new charges were brought against him. His record was sealed when he was released at age 21.But Rick Ennis wasn’t done. In 2006, 24-year-old Lori Slesinski mysteriously vanished in Auburn, Alabama. Her burned-out car was found, but he...2025-06-201h 34
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinDEAF Woman BRUTALIZES her PERCEIVED Romantic RivalAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Darlene Vander Giesen with me today.In February 2006, Darlene Kay VanderGiesen, a Deaf woman active in her local community, disappeared after meeting a friend at a Sioux Falls Pizza Hut. Her car was later found abandoned, and her family feared the worst.Weeks later, her dismembered remains were discovered—in parts found in both a landfill and a rural ditch across state lines. Investigators uncovered a horrifying motive rooted in jealousy: Daphne Wright, the ex-girlfriend of Darlene’s friend, abducted and murdered her. Wrig...2025-06-181h 00
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinTeen Uses her Dying Breath to Identify her KillersAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Lizette Andrea Cuesta with me today. In February 2018, 19-year-old Lizette Andrea Cuesta was found gravely injured on a remote stretch of road in Livermore, California. Despite a slit throat, she crawled nearly 100 yards—identifying her attackers in her final moments before she died. Lizette had entered a car voluntarily with two coworkers—Daniel Gross, 19, and Melissa Leonardo, 25—after working together at a fast-food restaurant. What followed was a horrific act of violence: Lizette was stabbed repeatedly and left to die alone. Gross later confessed in a j...2025-06-1644 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinLarry Gene Bell : The Most Sadistic MonsterAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Shari Smith and Debra Helmick with me today. In the summer of 1985, 17-year-old Shari Smith was abducted from her mailbox in Lexington County, South Carolina. Over the next days, the killer cruelly taunted her family with phone calls—only to lead them to her body with chilling instructions. Then, on June 14, 9-year-old Debra Helmick vanished from her front yard, only to meet the same deadly fate. Both girls were kidnapped and murdered by Larry Gene Bell, whose actions unleashed panic across the state. He confessed to ta...2025-06-131h 10
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinTeen Love Turned Deadly : 15-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in the Jordan RiverAs always, thank you for hanging out and remembering Annie Kasprzak with me today. In 2012, the tragic murder of 15-year-old Anne Kasprzak shocked the quiet community of Riverton, Utah. Anne was reported missing after leaving her home one evening, and by the next day, her body was found in the Jordan River, brutally beaten and discarded. This heartbreaking Utah murder case quickly gained national attention, as investigators searched for answers in what appeared to be a teenage murder case involving betrayal and hidden secrets. As the investigation unfolded, detectives discovered that Anne had been in a troubled relationship with...2025-06-1151 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinHer Killers Name was Written in BLOOD on her BodyOn September 22, 2023, 29‑year‑old Ashli Ehrhardt was found dead in her Kansas City home. Her husband, John Wonder, has been charged with first‑degree murder and armed criminal action after reportedly strangling and stabbing her, then writing his own name in blood across her leg.That morning, Wonder dropped off their two young children at a relative’s home but left them on the porch without going in. A welfare check was requested when neither parent showed up at work. It was then that Ashli’s body was discovered in the laundry room, nude from the waist down, with a...2025-06-0930 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinThey Said It Was for Satan: The Disturbing Death of 15-Year-Old Corriann CervantesIn February 2014, 15-year-old Corriann Cervantes was found brutally murdered in a vacant Houston apartment, in what investigators described as a satanic ritual killing. The case shocked the nation due to its graphic violence, the young age of the victim, and the disturbing motive behind the crime.Corriann was lured by two teenage boys— 17-year-old Jose Reyes and 16-year-old Victor Alas —both classmates from Clear Lake. The teens sexually assaulted, tortured, and murdered her in an alleged attempt to sell their souls to the devil. The attackers used a screwdriver, porcelain toilet lid, and other objects during the assault, and carv...2025-06-0657 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinHe Buried his Wife's HEAD in their BasementIn August 2020, 44-year-old Hope Ann Parks was reported missing by her husband, Michael Parks, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Just days later, her headless body was discovered on a bridge over Sugar Creek. The investigation quickly unraveled a chilling truth: Michael had shot Hope in the head, decapitated her using a miter saw, buried her head in their basement, and left her body on the bridge. Michael Parks pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 50 years in prison without the possibility of parole.2025-06-0440 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinMother & Daughter Attacked in Bed with Machete : Kimberly CatesIn the early hours of October 4, 2009, the quiet town of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire, was shattered by a brutal home invasion. 42-year-old Kimberly Cates was murdered in her bed, and her 11-year-old daughter, Jaimie, was left severely injured. The attackers, Steven Spader and Christopher Gribble, teenagers seeking a "thrill," randomly selected the Cates' home for their heinous act.The crime was part of an initiation for a self-styled group called the "Disciples of Destruction," formed by Spader. The senseless violence and lack of remorse displayed by the perpetrators shocked the nation and led to significant changes in...2025-06-021h 35
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinWas he SLEEPWALKING when he Killed his Wife?In January 1997, 41-year-old Yarmila Falater, a devoted wife and mother, was found dead in her backyard pool in Phoenix, Arizona. She had been stabbed 44 times and drowned. Her husband, Scott Falater, was discovered at the scene, claiming no memory of the incident. He asserted that he had been sleepwalking during the attack, a defense that would captivate the nation.Despite his claims, the prosecution presented compelling evidence suggesting premeditation, including witness testimony and forensic findings. In 1999, Scott Falater was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.2025-05-301h 04
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein9-Year-Old Girl Murdered by Teen Neighbor ‘Just to Know What Killing Felt Like’Elizabeth Olten was a 9-year-old girl from St. Martins, Missouri, whose shocking disappearance and murder in 2009 made national headlines. On October 21, 2009, Elizabeth vanished while walking home from a friend’s house just a few doors down. After an intense 48-hour search by law enforcement and volunteers, her body was found buried in a shallow grave in a wooded area near her home. The disturbing twist? Her killer was 15-year-old neighbor Alyssa Bustamante, who later admitted to brutally strangling, stabbing, and slitting Elizabeth’s throat — all just to know what it felt like to kill someone.This chilling true crime case s...2025-05-281h 12
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinMother Finds SEVERED HEAD in Sons Closet : Brian CoheeIn February 2021, 69-year-old Warren Barnes, a homeless man known affectionately as "The Reading Man" in Grand Junction, Colorado, was brutally murdered while sleeping under a bridge. His killer, 19-year-old Brian Cohee, later confessed to the crime, revealing a chilling motive: he wanted to know what it felt like to kill someone.Cohee, who had a documented fascination with serial killers, targeted Barnes believing his disappearance would go unnoticed. After the murder, Cohee dismembered Barnes's body and hid parts in his bedroom closet—a gruesome discovery made by his own mother. In 2023, Cohee was found guilty of...2025-05-271h 10
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinHe Killed his Ex-Girlfriend to Keep his SecretIn August 2020, 33-year-old Kassanndra Cantrell vanished from her home in Tacoma, Washington. She was excited about her first ultrasound appointment, but she never arrived. Her sudden disappearance left her family and friends desperate for answers.Through meticulous investigation, authorities uncovered a trail of digital evidence pointing to her ex-boyfriend, Colin Dudley. Surveillance footage, cellphone data, and vehicle records revealed a chilling sequence of events leading to Kassanndra's tragic death. Dudley ultimately pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to over 26 years in prison.2025-05-231h 04
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinMom Stabbed on Mothers Day in Front of her DaughterOn Mother's Day 2015, 42-year-old Christine Santurri, a mother of three from East Providence, Rhode Island, was brutally murdered in her own home. Her ex-boyfriend, Yuland Stanfield, violated a restraining order and stabbed her multiple times, all in front of her 21-year-old daughter. Just days before, Christine had reported Stanfield's threatening behavior to the police, but despite her efforts to seek protection, the system failed her.Stanfield was later apprehended and pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and violating the restraining order. He was sentenced to life in prison. This case highlights the devastating consequences of domestic violence and...2025-05-2128 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinShe was Beaten to Death, It was Recorded and there is NO JUSTICEIn April 2017, 19-year-old Serena McKay, an Indigenous high school student from Sagkeeng First Nation, Manitoba, was brutally beaten by two teenage classmates after a house party. The assault was recorded and shared on social media, remaining online for hours before being removed. Serena's body was discovered the next day; she had succumbed to her injuries and hypothermia.The two teenage girls, aged 16 and 17 at the time, were arrested and charged. Both pleaded guilty—one to manslaughter and the other to second-degree murder—and received the maximum youth sentences under Canadian law. The leniency of these sentences sparked outr...2025-05-2028 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinGrace Packer : "Her Life Ended in a House of Horrors"In July 2016, 14-year-old Grace Packer vanished from her home in Abington Township, Pennsylvania. For months, there were no answers—until her dismembered remains were discovered in a remote part of Luzerne County. What came next would horrify even seasoned investigators.Grace hadn’t just been failed—she had been betrayed by the very people who were supposed to protect her. Her adoptive mother, Sara Packer, and Sara’s boyfriend, Jacob Sullivan, had planned and carried out Grace’s assault and murder as part of a disturbing and premeditated fantasy.This case exposes deep cracks in the foster...2025-05-161h 11
Fábrica de Crimes145. Jerry Rice e Janice Ruther - A Casa dos Sonhos> Quer desbloquear episódios EXTRAS? Você pode ouvir horas extras dentro do Spotify: pela Orelo ou pelo Apoia.se!Ou você também pode apoiar e entrar no nosso grupo secreto do Telegram pelo Apoia.se, clicando aqui.No caso de hoje, temos a combinação clichê de um filme de terror: uma família + mudança pra casa nova + eventos estranhos acontecendo.Só que, infelizmente, essa história foi um caso REAL e bastante perturbador…> Quer aparecer em um episódio do Fabrica? É muito fácil! Basta man...2025-05-1630 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinHer Boyfriend Beat her to Death and Got PROBATIONIn October 2012, 43-year-old Janette Tovar, a transgender woman and beloved bar promoter in Dallas, Texas, was found unresponsive in her home. Earlier that day, her partner, Jonathan Stuart Kenney, had violently assaulted her—slamming her head into concrete and continuing the attack behind closed doors.Despite confessing to the crime, Kenney received a plea deal that resulted in just 10 years of probation. The sentence shocked many and raised urgent questions about how the justice system treats cases involving transgender victims.In this episode, I take a closer look at what really happened to Janette, the fa...2025-05-1434 min
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein15-Year-Old Pregnant Girl was Buried on a FarmIn the summer of 1993, 15-year-old Becky Stowe disappeared from her hometown of Niles, Michigan. What began as a missing person case quickly turned tragic when her body was discovered weeks later, buried in a remote wooded area.Becky had been lured there by her boyfriend, 16-year-old Robert Leamon, who later confessed to killing her. The motive? Becky was pregnant—and Robert didn’t want anyone to find out.The case shocked the community and raised disturbing questions about secrecy, teen relationships, and the devastating consequences of fear and denial.2025-05-121h 32
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinBridesmaid Murdered by the Groom : Solved Almost 30 Years LaterIn January 1995, Mary Catherine Edwards, a 31-year-old beloved middle school teacher in Beaumont, Texas, was found murdered in her home. The crime scene was chilling—Mary had been sexually assaulted and drowned in her own bathtub. Despite a thorough investigation, the case went cold for over two decades.It wasn’t until 2020, thanks to advancements in DNA genealogy, that investigators linked the crime to Clayton Bernard Foreman—a former high school acquaintance of Mary’s who had left behind a hidden trace of himself at the scene. His arrest and eventual conviction brought long-awaited justice to a family t...2025-05-0959 min
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein44 Days of Torture : The Extremely Brutal Murder of 17-Year-Old Junko FurutaIn November 1988, 17-year-old Junko Furuta disappeared while walking home from school in Tokyo. Her case would become one of the most haunting and disturbing crimes in Japan’s history.Junko was held captive for 44 days and subjected to prolonged abuse at the hands of four teenage boys. The crime took place inside a residential home—unseen, unreported, and ignored by those who might have intervened.When her body was finally discovered, hidden in a concrete drum, the details of the case sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Public outrage intensified when her killers received remarkably lenient sent...2025-05-0727 min
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein16-Year-Old Murdered Neighbor, Was Released, and is STILL a MonsterIt was a quiet October afternoon in 2000 when 22-year-old Rachel Kiely took her dogs for a walk near her home in Ballincollig, County Cork. She never came back. The next day, her body was discovered near the park — she had been raped and strangled.The town was shaken. Rachel was well-known, kind, full of life — and the brutality of the crime was incomprehensible. The investigation quickly led to a shocking suspect: Ian Horgan, just 16 years old.He was charged and convicted, but the sentence—eight years with six suspended—sparked outrage. It wouldn’t be the end of...2025-05-0559 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinDid BDSM Lead to Murder?Kris Zocco’s trial for the reckless homicide of Kelly Dwyer was a twisted, haunting case that gripped Milwaukee. The prosecution painted Zocco as someone with a dangerous obsession with asphyxia during sex, citing testimonies from multiple women who described terrifying experiences where he ignored their pleas for air. Kelly's tragic death in 2013 allegedly resulted from one of these extreme encounters, with the prosecution arguing that Zocco strangled her—either manually or during a forced sexual act—then callously disposed of her body in a golf bag. The defense, however, argued that Kelly’s participation in their BDSM relationship was cons...2025-04-301h 04
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein14-Year-Old Abducted on the way to School by a known Predator : Alianna DeFreezeOn a cold morning in January 2017, 14-year-old Alianna DeFreeze left her Cleveland home, heading to school like any other day. But Alianna never made it to class. What began as a routine walk turned into a parent's worst nightmare when she crossed paths with Christopher Whitaker—a violent predator hiding in plain sight.In this episode, we dive deep into the heartbreaking case of Alianna DeFreeze: the horrifying details of her abduction, the investigation that gripped a community, and the justice that followed. We also explore the larger questions this case raises about child safety, offender monitoring, an...2025-04-2856 min
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein"Mother" Puts Toddler in the TrashThe Quinton Simon case shocked the nation, as his mother, Leilani Simon, was arrested and charged with his murder in 2024. After a 10-day trial, Leilani was found guilty of 19 charges, including the brutal killing of her 20-month-old son. Despite her attempts to downplay the situation, the prosecution argued that her actions were premeditated, pointing to her history of neglect and abuse toward Quinton, as well as her cold behavior following his disappearance. They suggested that Leilani's lack of bond with her son, combined with her need for male attention and a chaotic lifestyle, ultimately led to Quinton’s tragic de...2025-04-251h 26
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinHusband From Hell: He Killed His Wife & Played the VictimStephen Grant was convicted of second-degree murder for the brutal killing of his wife, Tara Grant, after weeks of testimony detailing his manipulative and calculated actions. Prosecutors revealed that after strangling Tara, he dismembered her body in his father’s tool shop and disposed of her remains in the woods. The jury couldn't agree on premeditation, but the judge called Grant’s actions "demonic, manipulative, and barbaric," sentencing him to 50-80 years in prison. Tara’s devastated family, including her mother and sister, delivered heartbreaking victim impact statements, with her sister calling him "Satan in the flesh." Their two young...2025-04-231h 12
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinHe Kept his Daughter in his Basement for DECADESJosef Fritzl held his daughter Elisabeth Fritzl captive in a basement for 24 years and she gave birth to seven children.2025-04-1853 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinHe Killed his Mother then took a Gun to Pearl High School : Luke WoodhamIt was a morning that would forever change the town of Pearl, Mississippi. On October 1, 1997, 16-year-old Luke Woodham embarked on a violent spree that left three dead and seven injured. The day began with a chilling act of matricide. Woodham brutally murdered his mother, Mary Ann Woodham, at their home before taking her car to Pearl High School. Concealing a .30-30 lever-action deer rifle under a trench coat, he entered the school premises. His first target was his ex-girlfriend, Christina Menefee, whom he shot and killed. He then turned the gun on Lydia Dew, another...2025-04-141h 18
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein11-Year-Old Boy was Murdered by Troubled Teen Next Door : Eddie Werner and Sam ManzieIn 1990, 17-year-old Samuel Manzie pled guilty to the brutal murder of 11-year-old Eddie Werner, avoiding trial through a controversial plea deal. Originally, his defense planned an insanity plea, but the court rejected it, opting instead for a "mental disease or defect" argument. However, as his trial date neared, Sam admitted to strangling Eddie, stuffing his body in a suitcase, and dumping him in the woods—but the sexual assault charge was dropped as part of the deal. This decision outraged Eddie’s family but spared them a painful trial. Sam’s parents, devastated by his actions, believed he needed psycho...2025-04-111h 20
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinTeen Couple "Sacrifices" Friend to DemonsIt started with a simple Facebook message. Seventeen-year-old Kaytlin Angela Root from St. Joseph, Missouri, was lured to a local park by someone she thought she could trust. But on October 16, 2016, that trust was betrayed in the most horrific way. Joggers discovered Kaytlin's lifeless body near a trail in Krug Park—she had been brutally stabbed and strangled. The investigation quickly led to two individuals: Amanda Bennett, 17, and Sebastian Dowell, 18. Bennett had reached out to Kaytlin on Facebook, setting the trap that would lead to her death. Shockingly, Bennett later revealed that the murder was intended as a "d...2025-04-0955 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinLove, Lies, and the Ultimate Betrayal: The Murder of Claudette FicikIn this weeks heartbreaking true crime case, we will discuss.. Claudette Ficik, the 20-year-old woman who went missing in 1994, leading to a frantic search with many people worrying that there was an active serial killer in Georgia. Six weeks later, her body was discovered in the Oconee River, weighted down with steel and showing signs of asphyxiation.Autopsy results later showed that Claudette was four months pregnant at the time of her death, intensifying the tragedy for her family. Initial suspects included several men.. one that did seem promising because.. he had even failed a polygraph test, but.. in...2025-04-0450 min
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein14-Year-Old GIRL Brutalizes her Own GRANDMOTHERIt was supposed to be a fresh start. A 14-year-old girl, a new life in America, a chance to rebuild. But on May 23, 2024, that fresh start turned into a horrific crime scene in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. 79-year-old Yevheniia Koval was found beaten and unresponsive in her home. She was rushed to the hospital, but it was too late—her injuries were fatal.But here’s where the story takes a disturbing turn. The suspect? Her own granddaughter—14-year-old Sofia Koval. Sofia had recently moved from Ukraine to live with her father and grandmother. That night, she was left a...2025-04-0226 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinHome Invasion or Husband from Hell?The Morgan Metzer case is a chilling story of obsession, deception, and a staged rescue gone horribly wrong. On January 1, 2021, in Canton, Georgia, Morgan woke up to a masked intruder in her bedroom, his voice eerily altered to sound like Batman. What followed was a terrifying ordeal—she was assaulted, zip-tied, and left on her back porch, blindfolded with a pillowcase over her head.But here’s where it gets even darker. Her ex-husband, Rodney "Rod" Metzer, showed up soon after, playing the hero. He called 911, claiming to have just discovered her. But investigators quickly unraveled his twis...2025-03-311h 03
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein16-Year-Old Kills a Child, is released, then becomes a Serial Killer : Angus SinclairAngus Sinclair died in prison at the age of 73 after spending decades in jail for a series of killings, rapes and indecent attacks on children.2025-03-282h 04
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinLove QUADRUPLE Led to Murder : The Devon Guzman CaseThe Devon Guzman case revolves around the 2000 murder of the 19-year-old in Easton, Pennsylvania. She was found dead in a car with her throat slashed, initially raising suspicions of suicide before being confirmed as a homicide. The investigation uncovered a love triangle involving Devon, Michelle Hetzel, and Hetzel’s husband, Brandon Bloss. Jealousy and possessiveness were key motives, as Hetzel saw Devon as an obstacle in her relationship.Both Hetzel and Bloss were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Forensic evidence, including a bite mark on Bloss’s arm matching Devon’s dent...2025-03-2658 min
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein11-Year-Old Girl was Murdered by the Monster Next Door : The Jaquita Mack CaseThis case is absolutely heartbreaking and one of the most disturbing crimes I’ve ever come across. Alex DeMolle, a man with no violent history, was convicted of the horrific murder of 11-year-old Shaquita Mack, who was just out riding her bike, trying to escape her troubled home life. The prosecution painted a chilling picture of how Alex lured her into his apartment, assaulted her, and then strangled her to death to cover up his crime. He later dumped her body in the weeds where it was left to be discovered the next day. The courtroom was filled with ra...2025-03-2149 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinThe Powell Family : Mother Goes Missing, Father Kills Himself and Their TWO SONSIn December 2009, Susan Powell mysteriously vanished after attending church with her husband Joshua and their two sons. The next day, Joshua claimed he took the boys on a late-night camping trip, but police found his story suspicious, especially after discovering Susan's blood in the home and a letter expressing fear of her husband. Joshua's odd behavior continued as he withdrew money from her accounts and pulled the kids from daycare. Their son, Charlie, later told a teacher his mother was dead, raising further alarm. Joshua became a prime suspect, but no charges were filed due to a lack of...2025-03-141h 36
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinMr. Prada: From Tiktok Star To Murder Suspect : The Shocking Murder Prominent TherapistIn September 2024, renowned mental health counselor, Nick Abraham, was tragically found dead, wrapped in a tarp on the side of Highway 51 in Louisiana. Authorities confirmed his death was caused by blunt force trauma, sparking an investigation that quickly led to the arrest of TikTok influencer Mr. Prada, who's real name is Terryon Thomas, and this guy has over 8 million followers across his social media platforms. Surveillance footage captured Terryon driving Nick’s stolen SUV, and witnesses reported *allegedly* seeing him struggle to load the tarp containing Nick’s body into the vehicle. Investigators discovered signs of a violent attack in T...2025-03-0744 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinHenryetta House of Horrors : 6 Slaughtered at a Slumber Party by a KNOWN PREDATOROn May 1, 2023, an Amber Alert was issued in Henryetta, Oklahoma, for 14-year-old Ivy Webster and 15-year-old Brittany Brewer, last seen with 39-year-old Jesse McFadden. The girls were close friends with Jesse's 13-year-old stepdaughter, Tiffany, and had not returned home after a sleepover. As police searched for the missing girls, a bench warrant was issued for Jesse due to a missed court date related to.. let's just say "inappropriate contact with a minor". The investigation quickly escalated when authorities entered the home Jesse shared with his wife and her kids.. the home the two girls had been staying at. Once...2025-02-281h 21
TRUE CRIME with Bratterstein10 Victims, 3 Weeks: The Shocking Case of the DC Snipers
The DC Snipers, also known as the Beltway Snipers, were responsible for a series of chilling and deadly shootings that terrorized the Washington D.C. area in the fall of 2002. Over the course of three weeks, John Allen Muhammad and his teenage accomplice, Lee Boyd Malvo, carried out 10 random murders and several other attacks, leaving residents in fear as they were gunned down while pumping gas, walking, or even standing outside. The case captivated national attention, as the killers used a modified Chevrolet Caprice to stalk their victims from a distance, making the crime spree all the more elusive...2025-02-1458 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinMandy Stavik : Her Community Solved her Cold Case After 25 YEARS
Mandy Stavik’s heartbreaking story began when her body was found in a river, remarkably preserved by the cold water, making her appear eerily alive. Her death devastated the tight-knit community of Whatcom County, leaving residents locked in fear. A talented swimmer and lifeguard, Mandy was found drowned, having suffered blunt force trauma and sexual assault. Despite DNA evidence, investigators struggled for decades to uncover answers. Leads fizzled out, and key suspects were ruled out, leaving the case cold. But in 2013, decades after the murder, two women reignited the investigation by raising suspicions about Timothy Bass, Mandy’s former clas...2025-02-071h 42
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinQuinton Simon : "Mother" Puts Toddler in the Trash
The Quinton Simon case shocked the nation, as his mother, Leilani Simon, was arrested and charged with his murder in 2024. After a 10-day trial, Leilani was found guilty of 19 charges, including the brutal killing of her 20-month-old son. Despite her attempts to downplay the situation, the prosecution argued that her actions were premeditated, pointing to her history of neglect and abuse toward Quinton, as well as her cold behavior following his disappearance. They suggested that Leilani's lack of bond with her son, combined with her need for male attention and a chaotic lifestyle, ultimately led to Quinton’s tragic de...2025-01-311h 27
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinChristy Mirack - Young Teacher Murdered in her Home at Christmas
On Dec. 21, 1992, 25-year-old elementary school teacher Christy Mirack was found beaten and strangled to death in her Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, townhouse. It was the gruesome murder case that had stumped Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, authorities for more than two decades.
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TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinCorey Micciolo - The Treadmill Murder Case : 6-Year-Old Killed by his "Father"Christopher Gregor was found guilty of the aggravated manslaughter of his 6-year-old son after jurors saw surveillance video showing the boys "father" deliberately increasing the speed of a treadmill that the boy was running on.
The verdict in the death of Corey Micciolo came after a four-week trial in Ocean County Superior Court for Christopher, who was also charged with first-degree murder and child endangerment in March 2022.
While the jury found Cjhristopher Gregor guilty of aggravated manslaughter and child endangerment, they rejected the more serious murder charge against him.
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TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinAmanda Hillious - Mothers Fatal Fall Down the Stairs
Bradley Jay Hillious was found guilty of the murder of his wife, Amanda Hillious, after a dramatic 10-day trial in Montana. The prosecution argued that Brad killed Amanda to pursue a relationship with his girlfriend, while the defense claimed it was an accident, with Brad attempting to save Amanda's life after a fall down the stairs. In a shocking moment, Amanda's 12-year-old son testified, stating, "Brad killed my mom," a powerful statement that resonated with the jury. Despite Brad's defense arguing that EMT negligence and equipment failure were the true causes of Amanda's death, the jury found him guilty...2025-01-1056 min
TRUE CRIME with BrattersteinCarly Gregg - 14-Year-Old Daughter Invites Friend Over to "Show Off" Mother's Body
On March 19, 2024, in Brandon, Mississippi, 14-year-old Carly Gregg lured her stepfather, Heath Smylie, home to ambush him after she had already murdered her mother, Ashley Smylie. Heath found Ashley’s body posed in Carly's room and called 911, believing an intruder may be involved because he just could not believe it was Carly. Security footage from inside the house showed Carly's chilling crimes: she shot Ashley and attempted to kill Heath. During the September 2024 trial, Carly was convicted of murder, attempted murder, and tampering with evidence, receiving life in prison without parole.
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Murder Between FriendsBratterstein | Bearing it all. From pregnancy woes to murder and mimosasBuckle in for this one loves. Brittney aka Bratterstein is hanging out tonight and putting it all out there. She drops some pregnancy truth bombs, opens up about a murder close to her and so much more. If you aren’t a member of the Brat Pack you definitely will be after this episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-03-2649 min