Beyond the Ashes: The Mysterious Disappearance of Ramona Brown

On the evening of October 12, 2012, a chilling 911 call shook Highland Heights, Kentucky. Shayna Hubers, just 21 years old, calmly reported, "I killed my boyfriend in self-defense." When police arrived, they found Ryan Poston, a 29-year-old rising star in the legal world, dead from multiple gunshot wounds. Shayna claimed she acted in desperation, but as investigators delved deeper into their tumultuous relationship, they uncovered a dark tale of possessive love, rejection, and obsession. Ryan was trying to escape the toxic dynamic with Shayna. However, she couldn't accept his attempts to break free. The night of the murder, Ryan was supposed to meet Audrey Bolte, Miss Ohio 2012, for a date, further fueling Shayna's jealousy. As the investigation unfolded, evidence revealed a disturbing pattern of behavior from Shayna, including bizarre statements and actions that raised questions about her true motives. Join me as I explore the twisted events leading up to Ryan's tragic death and the complex trial that followed, where Shayna's claims of self-defense were put to the test. Was it a desperate act of self-preservation or a calculated act of murder? Sources: https://www.dmefuneral.com/obituaries/Ryan-Carter-Poston?obId=4462995 https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/ryan-poston-murder  https://allthatsinteresting.com/ryan-poston https://casetext.com/case/hubers-v-commonwealth https://www.fox19.com/story/28784389/fwd-murder-trial-attracting-national-attention/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur-7wzcLIRQ  Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Des 202437min

On April 1, 2024, 19-year-old Sade Robinson from Milwaukee eagerly anticipated a night out on a date. Surveillance footage captured her sitting beside a man at Twisted Fisherman, a local restaurant, before they left together. This would be the last time anyone saw her alive. The next day, Sade's burned-out car was discovered in a parking lot, with her clothes discarded in the trunk. But the true horror was only beginning. A severed human leg was found near Lake Michigan, followed by a matching foot just miles away in Milwaukee. As the investigation unfolded, it revealed a twisted nightmare: Sade had been brutally murdered and dismembered by Maxwell Anderson, the man she had gone on a date with. Anderson, with a history of domestic abuse and other crimes, is now charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson123. Join me as I delve into the shocking details of this case, exploring the motives behind such a heinous crime and the impact on Sade's family and community. Why would someone commit such atrocities against a kind and vibrant young woman? Tune in to uncover the latest developments in this gripping true crime story and the ongoing quest for justice for Sade Robinson. Sources: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/12/timeline-of-sade-robinson-murder-maxwell-anderson-arrest-in-milwaukee/73305478007/  https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/11/heres-what-we-know-about-maxwell-andersons-previous-legal-issues/73291999007/  https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2024/05/10/sade-robinson-memorial-held-in-milwaukee-amid-homicide-investigation/73593302007/ https://www.cbs58.com/news/confidential-informant-maxwell-anderson-plotted-to-kill-and-dismember-sade-robinson-month-prior-to-death  https://www.wisn.com/article/judge-grants-delay-maxwell-anderson-trial-accused-of-killing-sade-robinson/63072562 Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Des 202431min

In the spring of 1989, what was supposed to be a week of sun and fun for Mark Kilroy, a 21-year-old University of Texas student, turned into a horrific nightmare. While on spring break in Matamoros, Mexico, Mark vanished outside a bar, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Initially, local authorities treated his disappearance as just another missing person case, but those who knew him sensed something far more sinister was at play. As the investigation unfolded, a chilling tale of ritual sacrifice, drug smuggling, and unimaginable brutality emerged. Mark's family, friends, and volunteers worked tirelessly to uncover the truth, but it wasn't until nearly a month later that the shocking reality became clear. On April 11, 1989, Mark's body was found, along with 14 others, buried on a remote ranch. The mastermind behind this atrocity was Adolfo Constanzo, a sadistic cult leader who believed human sacrifices would grant his followers supernatural protection for their illicit activities. Join me as I delve into the dark world of Constanzo's cult and the events that led to Mark Kilroy's tragic fate. This episode explores the twisted rituals, the international manhunt that followed, and the lasting impact of this case on the world. Discover how Mark's disappearance became a symbol of the horrors that lurk in the shadows of organized crime and cult violence. Will justice ever fully be served for Mark and the other victims of this heinous cult? Sources: https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-work-of-the-devil/ https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/spring-break-trip-matamoros-murder-mark-kilroy-17838251.php https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/03/09/matamoros-mexico-kidnapping-mark-kilroy/  https://medium.com/tftunderworld/the-tragic-tale-of-mark-kilroy-and-the-matamoros-murder-cult-514f257bfe75  https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1989/04/13/spring-break-reveler-met-grisly-end/5eae25b4-2176-45ed-a9f6-5d39c759d613/ https://www.markkilroyfoundation.org/about.html Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Des 202434min

On February 24, 2023, a frantic 911 call from the Banfield family home in Virginia set off a chain of events that would expose a dark and twisted tale of love, betrayal, and murder. Police arrived to find Christine Banfield, a devoted mother and wife, clinging to life with multiple stab wounds, while nearby, Joseph Ryan lay dead from gunshot wounds. The scene was perplexing: Christine's husband, Brendan Banfield, their au pair, Juliana Magalhães, and their 4-year-old daughter were all present but unharmed. Initially, the au pair claimed she and the child had left for the zoo, returning to find an unfamiliar car in the driveway. However, as investigators dug deeper, a more sinister plot emerged. It was revealed that Brendan Banfield and Juliana Magalhães were involved in an affair and had used a fetish website to lure Ryan to the house under false pretenses. The original story of self-defense quickly unraveled, exposing a web of lies and deceit. Join me as I delve into the shocking details of this case, exploring how a seemingly ordinary family life turned into a tragic and deadly crime scene. Discover the twists and turns of the investigation, the elaborate murder plot, and the ongoing quest for justice. Will the truth behind the Banfield murders ever be fully revealed, or will it remain a haunting mystery forever? Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/article/brendan-banfield-murder-wife-au-pair.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6DwxsmIAeA  https://lawandcrime.com/crime/id-give-it-to-her-jailhouse-communications-allegedly-reveal-covert-efforts-to-get-things-and-information-to-au-pair-indicted-in-sexual-fetish-conspiracy-double-murder/  https://people.com/nanny-husband-affair-murder-case-appalling-scene-8740388  https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/09/16/brendan-banfield-au-pair-homicide/ Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  *Go Ad-Free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SerialNapper * I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Des 202429min

In September 2023, a seemingly ordinary family home in Essex, England, became the site of a heinous crime that would stun even the most seasoned detectives. John and Lois McCullough, aged 70 and 71, had been missing for years, but their disappearance was only recently reported by their concerned doctor. When Essex Police forced entry into the McCulloughs' home on September 15, they were met with a shocking confession from their daughter, Virginia McCullough. With a calm and detached demeanor, Virginia surrendered, stating, "I knew this would come eventually... It’s proper that I serve my punishment." But nothing could have prepared officers for the horrors they found inside. Virginia had murdered her parents in cold blood, poisoning her father with prescription medication and brutally stabbing her mother. She then constructed makeshift tombs for their bodies, living alongside them for four years while maintaining a web of deceit to cover her tracks. Join me as I delve into the disturbing details of this case, exploring how Virginia's calculated actions deceived everyone around her. Discover the chilling body cam footage of her confession and the investigation that uncovered the shocking truth behind this family tragedy. How could a daughter commit such atrocities against her own parents, and what drove her to such extreme actions? Tune in to explore this gripping true crime story and the ongoing quest for justice. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cgmglzvnl1yt https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Rex-v-Virginia-McCullough-Sentencing-remarks.pdf  https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/virginia-mccullough-parents-murder-fwxqlfpd9  https://youtu.be/VNTAxHAkEMY?si=M8yTs49PUmJtOtbu Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Nov 202432min

In September 2022, the disappearance of two young Brazilian women ignited a frantic search across the United States, involving their families and the FBI. The only clue was their connection to Kat Torres, a social media influencer with a glamorous past, having mingled with celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio. But beneath her charming facade, a sinister reality unfolded. The women, coerced into posting videos claiming they were fine, were actually trapped in a world of exploitation, witchcraft, and sex slavery. Kat Torres, once a celebrated model and wellness influencer, has now been sentenced to eight years in prison for human trafficking and enslavement. Despite her claims of innocence, the evidence paints a chilling picture of manipulation and abuse. Join us as we delve into the shocking transformation of Kat Torres from a symbol of success to a mastermind of exploitation. Discover how she used her platform to lure vulnerable followers into a nightmare of psychological control, financial exploitation, and forced labor. This gripping true crime story exposes the dark side of social media influence and the devastating consequences of blind trust. Tune in to uncover the twists and turns of this harrowing case and the ongoing quest for justice for her victims. Sources: https://youtu.be/ozF3l2IxwKs?si=41OTEnKyTINdO5nl  https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/kat-torres-went-from-model-social-media-influencer-to-human-trafficker/MWKEGO4TNNE47PQBPJH2F6VMQY/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/instagram-influencer-kat-torres-sentenced-b2580191.html  Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Nov 202433min

In May 2018, the life of 12-year-old Cimarron Thomas from West Virginia was cut short in a tragic event that would leave her family and community shattered. This vibrant young girl, who loved playing the violin and chatting with friends on Snapchat, ended her life using her father's handgun. Her younger sister discovered her body, and the family was left with unanswered questions. Eighteen months later, Cimarron's father, a U.S. Army veteran, took his own life, consumed by guilt and grief, unaware of the true circumstances behind his daughter's death. Years later, in 2021, a shocking revelation emerged. Police in Northern Ireland contacted the family, revealing that Cimarron had been a victim of extreme online abuse by Alexander McCartney, a notorious catfish who targeted thousands of children worldwide. The chat logs on McCartney's computer exposed the horrific blackmail and exploitation that led to Cimarron's tragic decision. McCartney, sentenced to life with a minimum of 20 years, had manipulated and coerced Cimarron into sending compromising images, threatening to share them with her family and friends if she didn't comply with his demands. Join me as I delve into this heartbreaking case, exploring the devastating impact of online abuse and the importance of protecting children from predators like McCartney. Discover how this tragedy has sparked a global conversation about online safety and the need for vigilance in the digital age. Will justice ever fully be served for Cimarron and her family, or will this case remain a haunting reminder of the dangers lurking online? Sources: https://www.judiciaryni.uk/judicial-decisions/2024-nicc-30  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7897plqy3zo https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14001169/Alexander-McCartney-catfishing-sentencing-Cimarron-Thomas.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2yj24xge1o  https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2023/12/11/teens-social-media-and-technology-2023/ Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Nov 202434min

On December 19, 2018, 16-year-old Iyana Sawyer, a straight-A student from Jacksonville, Florida, vanished after leaving her high school early. Surveillance footage captured her departure around 11 AM, carrying two bags filled with school supplies and personal items. Iyana was five months pregnant, and her family had been supportive, but her disappearance sent them into a frantic search. Initially, it seemed like another case of a runaway teen, but what followed would reveal a dark and sinister truth. Iyana's secret was that she was pregnant with her uncle's child, Johnathan Quiles, who had been manipulating and exploiting her. Quiles convinced Iyana to meet him at his workplace, Ace Pick-A-Part, under the guise of running away together. Instead, he brutally murdered her and disposed of her body in a dumpster, which was later taken to a landfill. Despite an extensive search, Iyana's remains were never found. Join me as I delve into the shocking details of this case, exploring how Quiles' family ultimately helped bring him to justice. Discover the chilling evidence that led to his conviction for first-degree murder and the devastating impact on Iyana's family. This true crime story exposes the horrors of family betrayal and the ongoing quest for justice for Iyana and her unborn child. Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV1Kh7wvuAM&list=WL&index=212  https://www.the-sun.com/news/9150876/johnathan-quiles-convicted-murder-iyana-sawyer-surveillance-video/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/johnathan-quiles-teenage-niece-pregnant-execution-b2416965.html  https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/09/21/defense-testimony-to-begin-on-heels-of-states-star-witnesses-in-trial-for-man-accused-of-2018-murder-of-niece/  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2441613139343312 Follow me here: ► YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SerialNapper/ ► Twitter - https://twitter.com/serial_napper ► Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serialnappernik/ ► Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerialNapper/ ► TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@serialnappernik  I will be in London at CrimeCon UK and I would love to meet you! Use my discount code NAPPER10 for 10% off the ticket price! Visit https://www.crimecon.co.uk/Our Sponsors:* Check out Mood.com and use my code SERIALNAPPER to save 20% off your first order. https://mood.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Nov 202434min