Crimes and Consequences

He looked like the friendly neighbor everyone trusted. A soft-spoken civil servant with a kind smile, Dennis Nilsen appeared anything but dangerous. But behind the closed doors of his North London flat, he harbored some of the darkest secrets in British criminal history. Between 1978 and 1983, Nilsen lured young men into his home, where he murdered them—and kept their bodies hidden for weeks, even months, before disposing of them in ways that shocked the nation.

13 Sep 52min

Tucked away in the quiet community of Clermont, Florida, lived a man whose easygoing nature and love for the outdoors made him a friend to many. Michael Shaver was a hardworking father who seemed to juggle his responsibilities with an easy smile, always willing to lend a hand or share a laugh. But in early 2015, Michael’s presence began to fade. Calls went unanswered, visits stopped, and gradually, he seemed to slip out of the daily rhythm of life. Yet the silence surrounding his absence raised far more questions than answers. Tonight, we dive into the story of Michael Shaver—his life, the relationships that defined him, and the unsettling mystery that followed when he vanished.SOURCES: 1) Michael Shaver: How Did He Die? Who Killed Him?2) Laurie Shaver who tried to frame seven-year-old daughter for husband's murder barely reacts as she is sentenced3) Woman convicted of killing husband and burying his body under concrete slab in the backyard4) Laurie Shaver: Where is the Killer Wife Now?5) FL v. Laurie Shaver: Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial6) Brian Shaver and Stacie Turner: Where Are Michael Shaver’s Siblings Now?7) 20/20 Episode: "The Lies Beneath"

12 Sep 34min

For seven years, Malcolm Naden was Australia’s most wanted fugitive—a master of the bush who vanished into the wilderness after being accused of murder. As police closed in, Naden’s legend grew: a skilled survivalist who could disappear without a trace, living off the land while evading one of the largest manhunts in the nation’s history. In this episode,we track the incredible—and terrifying—pursuit of Malcolm Naden. From the brutal crimes that sent him on the run to the near-misses, shootouts, and the final dramatic capture, this is the story of a predator who thought he could outlast justice.

20 Aug 49min

She was vibrant, creative, and full of life—a young woman with a contagious smile and a heart that drew people in. But in the summer of 2017, Shannon Graves vanished from Youngstown, Ohio, without a trace. What began as a missing person case quickly spiraled into something far darker, revealing a chilling story of betrayal, manipulation, and murder. In this episode, we peel back the layers of a case that shocked a community and exposed a deeply disturbing secret hidden in plain sight. This is the story of Shannon Graves.SOURCES: 1) Crime and Justice With Ashleigh Banfield2) Tragedy of Youngstown murder haunts family as police continue to work the case3) The Misery Machine Podcast 4) ‘It Was Like A Nightmare’: Ohio Couple Found Woman’s Dismembered Body In Friend’s Deep Freezer5) Beautiful 28-yo Shannon Graves’ body parts sealed in plastic bags, stored in freezer while look-a-like allegedly steals identity6) A Body in the Basement7) Man convicted of murdering Youngstown woman found in freezer8) Ohio v. Autoro Novoa9) Final Conspirator Sentenced to Prison in Youngstown Dismemberment Case10) Mahoning County Man Pleads Guilty to Murder and Abuse of Corpse11) Woman sentenced to 18 years in coverup and dismemberment case12) Killer to get new sentence13) Buried in the House: Don’t Open the Freezer, Oxygen.

22 Jul 29min

Blaze Bernstein was a bright, charismatic college student with a passion for writing, a sharp wit, and a future full of promise. But in January 2018, what began as a visit home to Southern California ended in tragedy when Blaze disappeared after meeting up with a former high school classmate. Days later, his body was discovered in a shallow grave—and the investigation quickly took a dark and disturbing turn.In this episode we explore the heartbreaking murder of Blaze Bernstein, the twisted motives behind the crime, and the questions about hate, identity, and justice that still echo today.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of violent hate crimes and murder. Listener discretion is advised.

16 Jul 47min

On a quiet hill in Spring Green, Wisconsin, the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright built his dream home — a sanctuary of design and serenity he called Taliesin. But on a warm August day in 1914, that dream turned to ash and blood. This is not just a story of architectural genius or personal tragedy. It’s a chilling tale of obsession, rage, and a massacre that shattered the peaceful facade of one of America’s most iconic homes. A servant with a hidden grudge… a fire with deadly intent… and seven people left brutally murdered, including the woman Wright loved most.SOURCES:1) "Death in a Prairie House: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Murders" by William R. Drennan

27 Jun 45min

Tiffany Whitton walked into a Walmart in Marietta, Georgia, one September night in 2013—and vanished without a trace. No calls. No sightings. Just silence. What began as a minor shoplifting incident quickly spiraled into a haunting mystery that left investigators, her family, and the public desperate for answers.In this episode, we unravel the chilling disappearance of Tiffany Whitton—a young mother with a troubled past and a future cut short. Was she running from something… or someone? And how did a case with so many eyes on it slip into obscurity?Follow the strange trail of inconsistencies, false leads, and the unsettling behavior of those closest to her in a case that still raises more questions than answers.

25 Jun 27min

In EP267, we examine the deeply unsettling case of Cary Stayner, the Yosemite Killer. On the surface, Cary seemed quiet--reserved, even overlooked. But behind that silence was a storm of inner torment, obsession, and darkness. What makes his story even more chilling is the irony: Cary Stayner, was the brother of Steven Stayner (who we discussed in EP266), a national hero who survived a childhood abduction. While the world watched one brother's trauma unfold in the headlines, the other battled invisible demons--ones that would eventually erupt in brutal violence. This is not just the story of a killer- it's the story of unresolved trauma, twisted fantasies, and the shadow legacy of a family marked by tragedy.SOURCES: 1) Sund details frantic hunt for wife, daughter: Father-husband testifies during Stayner’s preliminary hearing into slayings of 3 Yosemite visitors2) CBS News: The Yosemite Murders -- in photos3)Crime Library: Cary Stayner and the Yosemite Murders4) CBS Sacramento: 25 years later: FBI agent shares how he got Cary Stayner to confess to Yosemite killings5) SF Gate: Overshadowed All His Life / Low-key Cary Stayner took back seat to kidnapped brother6) 20/20 Episode: Evil in Eden

2 Mai 39min