Donald Harvey wasn’t a doctor. He wasn’t a nurse. But for nearly two decades, he had access to the most vulnerable patients — and he used that access to kill. This episode reveals how a single autopsy unraveled a long-hidden pattern of poisoning, suffocation, and manipulation… including the disturbing truth about those Harvey claimed to love. Today we explore how one of the most prolific serial killers in America operated undetected. Sources: https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Dona...

38 year old elite skydiver Els Van Doren fell to her death in 2006 after both her main and reserve parachutes failed to open—an almost impossible coincidence. Investigators soon discovered sabotage, her parachute lines had been cut. With no forensic evidence and only a web of emotional motives, prosecutors built a purely circumstantial case. Was it jealousy? Opportunity? Or a tragic misinterpretation? SOURCES Primary reporting & factual verification VRT NWS (Flemish public broadcas...

A family man dragged from his own home. Factories set on fire. Candy pulled from shelves in a nationwide panic. And somewhere out there, a group writing letters that start with: “To the police fools... ” This is the story of the Monster with 21 Faces—Japan’s candy terrorist who vanished without leaving a single convicted suspect behind. Sources Vocal Media – “Glico Morinaga and the Mystery of the ‘Monster With 21 Faces’ (Parts 3–4)” VocalPodcast – The Monster with 21 Faces (Apple Podcasts ...

On New Year’s Day 2008, 24-year-old Meredith Emerson set out for a solo hike on Georgia’s Blood Mountain. When she didn’t return, a frantic search led investigators into a chilling pattern spanning three states — and straight to a drifter named Gary Michael Hilton. In this episode, we uncover the truth behind Meredith’s disappearance, the manhunt that followed, and the other victims whose stories helped reveal who Hilton really was. SOURCES USED AJC (Atlanta Journal-Constitutio...

A missing dog. A calculated home invasion. A fire, a police report, and allegations that stretched across decades. This is the story has it all! This is the sroty of Cece and Jim Doane - and the marriage that survived every accusation. Primary Sources: Phoenix New Times — “Die Hard” by Terry Greene Sterling (2001)Not a Very Good Murderer — Ronan Farrow (podcast/audiobook)Secondary Mentions: Arizona Republic reporting on the Doane robbery (historical reference)Public records and filings refe...

When Joey Fulgham was found dead in his bed, suspicion fell fast on his ex-wife, Kristi — and then on her 13-year-old half-brother, Tyler Edmonds. What followed was a confession caught on camera and one of Mississippi’s most shocking reversals. This is the case that exposed coercion, flawed forensics, and the power of family manipulation. Sources Used Edmonds v. State, 955 So. 2d 787 (Miss. 2007) – Mississippi Supreme Court opinion overturning Tyler’s conviction.Fulgham v. State, 46...

Happy Halloween! If you missed our first ever Tiktok Livestream, thats okay! Here is what you missed. We traveled back to 1804 London — a village buried in fog, fear, and superstition. Locals swear a ghost stalks the graveyard, and one man sets out to stop it. But when he pulls the trigger, the truth is more terrifying than any haunting. Listen now for this spooky true-crime story. Catch us on next months Live at Siblingsincrimepod on all platforms. SOURCES: Old Bailey Online – ...

Welcome back to SIC When police respond to a welfare check in a quiet New York neighborhood, they expect a simple call. Instead, they find a locked bedroom door, two glasses on a nightstand, and a man lying cold on the bed. It looks like suicide. But as detectives dig deeper, they uncover a second tragedy in the same small family — and a pattern that’s far too precise to be coincidence. This is the story of David Castor, and the investigation that would expose one of the most chilling cases...

Welcome to SIC! In February 1990, four members of the Parker family were murdered inside their Walnut, Mississippi farmhouse, their home set ablaze to hide the crime. What followed was one of the most horrifying cases in state history—and a decades-long fight for justice. This week, we investigate the Parker family murders, the paroled men behind them, and the surviving sons who never stopped demanding accountability. From Remember The Parkers Facebook group page posted on 2/2/2024 “If yo...

It was early May in the year 2000 in the deep Antarctic winter. The Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station was cut off from the outside world with flights grounded during their winter months between April and October. The approximately 50 person winter crew knew that they were months away from anyone coming or going from this frozen continent. The evening of May 11th, after a long shift at the observatory, Rodney, an Australian astrophysicist, complained of nausea. In less than 36 hours, he was de...

Welcome to SIC! This week we dive into a case littered with forensics and betrayal. When Cara Knott’s car was discovered near the Mercy Road bridge, detectives were faced with more questions than answers.There were no witnesses, no clear motive, and no reason a young woman should vanish just minutes from home. But as investigators began piecing together the evidence — fibers, tire tracks, and a single golden thread — the truth that emerged would devastate a community and forever change how Ca...

This week on Siblings in Crime, we’re exploring three short stories in the unsettling world of break-ins. We kick things off with two gripping Reddit stories that capture the shock and fear of discovering someone inside where they don’t belong. Then, we take things closer to home with a childhood story from our own past — a real moment that ties into this week’s theme. Listen Now and Stay Safe!

Welcome to SIC PART TWO Just one year after terrorizing a family from inside their walls, Daniel LaPlante’s crimes escalated to something even more horrifying. In December 1987, in the small town of Townsend, Massachusetts, a husband returned home to find the most horrific scene. The investigation revealed a trail of stolen guns, matching bullets, and chilling evidence — all leading back to the boy once mistaken for a ghost. This half of the story unravels the brutal murders of the Gust...

Welcome to SIC, PART ONE: It began with whispers in the night, noises no one could place. A family grieving their mother thought it might be her, reaching across the veil. But as days passed, the whispers became knocks, the knocks became footsteps, and the fear in their home turned suffocating. Whatever was in their walls, it was alive. Listen now and turn on notifications to hear next weeks PART TWO of The Killer Ghost. Sources Used Commonwealth v. LaPlante, 416 Mass. 433 (1993) – Ma...

In 1974, nineteen-year-old Patricia Hearst was ripped from her apartment at gunpoint. Within days, a radical group calling themselves the Symbionese Liberation Army claimed her as their prisoner and issued a ransom demand unlike anything America had ever seen. But when Patty finally resurfaced, she wasn’t begging for freedom. She was carrying a rifle. Sources Used FBI case history: fbi.gov – Famous Cases: Patty HearstHistorical overview: History.com – Patty Hearst KidnappedDetailed timeline...

A decorated Air Force major is found brutally murdered in his own driveway after a late-night errand. At first, the investigation points to his secretive military career but as detectives dig deeper, they uncover a story far more personal. Whispers of betrayal, hidden connections, and a shocking revelation at his funeral leave his family reeling. Sources Used On the Case with Paula Zahn episode on David Turenne’s murderWJHG NewsItemLive.comInjusticebusters.org case archiveTrial coverage and...

Welcome back to SIC! Today we cover one of the most confusing missing persons cases from the early 2000's. In February 2004, 21-year-old nursing student Maura Murray vanished after a car crash on a dark New Hampshire road. Within minutes, she was gone — leaving behind a locked car, spilled wine, and a trail of confusing leads. Was she running away, the victim of foul play, or caught in something stranger? In this episode, we unravel the final days of Maura’s life, the conflicting witness acco...

The murder of Hae Min Lee, and the conviction of her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed, has become one of the most debated true crime cases of our time. With resurfacing witnesses, changing stories, and DNA evidence revealed, the question remains unsolved: is Adnan Syed guilty? If Adnan didn’t kill Hae, then who did? From the original evidence to the most current updates, this episode offers a surface-level rundown of the case that launched modern true crime podcasting. Sources: Serial (Sar...

Welcome back to another episode of SIC! This weeks case started as a quick trip to see a used car. Somewhere between the parking lot and the open road, 18-year-old Zebb Quinn took an unexpected detour — and was never seen again. Four days later, his car surfaced under eerie circumstances: headlights still glowing, a puppy in the seat, and lipstick markings on the back window. The clues are strange, the connections even stranger, and every possible lead seems to raise more questions than it an...

What happens when the justice system isn’t fast—or harsh—enough for a grieving parent? In this episode of Siblings in Crime, we dive into two true stories of vigilante justice that shocked the world. First, we follow the case of Gary Plauché, the Louisiana father who calmly waited at an airport with a revolver in his boot—then shot his son’s abuser on live television. Then, we cross the ocean to West Germany, where Marianne Bachmeier walked into a courtroom and gunned down the man who m...