Casefile Confidential - Real Crime Podcast

Kevin Powell, a talented interior designer, and his partner Steven Adams, a registered nurse, had built a "rock-solid" life together over three decades, eventually settling into the welcoming queer community of Wilton Manors, Florida. Kevin, still recovering from a recent double organ transplant for severe diabetes, was looking forward to spending Christmas in Ohio with Steve's family.However, the festive plans turned into a chilling mystery when the couple never arrived for their flight, failing to answer any calls or texts, which was completely out of character for them. Family members, thousands of miles away, were plunged into a "living nightmare," prompting a welfare check at their Wilton Manors home on December 26, 2010.What police found inside was far from normal: an intense, strong smell of bleach permeated the house, leading officers to a horrifying discovery. Kevin and Steve's bodies were found wrapped in bleach-soaked blankets, bearing multiple gunshot wounds and blunt force trauma. Their wallets were missing, and their black Saturn SUV was nowhere to be found, leaving behind a scene of unspeakable tragedy and a perplexing puzzle. Don't miss our extensive investigation!---------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our podcast, at least a new chilling episode every week.---------------------------------------------------------Hi, I'm Tony Sale, a former police officer and the creator of this podcast.Explore exclusive true crime stories you won’t find anywhere else. Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.----------------------------------------------------------Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.

26 Aug 16min

They were the perfect couple, the envy of every neighbor in the quiet Baltimore suburb. Carla and Ray Porter were united in a bond that, at least on the surface, knew no break. But behind the facade of an idyllic existence, an abyss of dark secrets and a deadly betrayal waited to swallow everything Ray Porter had painstakingly built. What macabre truth lay behind that "dream marriage"? And to what extent can ambition and deception drive a person to destroy their own life and the lives of those around them?---------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our podcast, at least a new chilling episode every week.---------------------------------------------------------Hi, I'm Tony Sale, a former police officer and the creator of this podcast.Explore exclusive true crime stories you won’t find anywhere else. Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.----------------------------------------------------------Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.

22 Aug 15min

This story begins among the shelves of a California supermarket, an ordinary place and a seemingly casual encounter. But behind that normality lies a spiral of passion, lies, and obsession that will overwhelm all the protagonists of this tragic case. This isn't just a story of betrayal. It's a tale of emotional dependence, dangerous illusions, and what happens when a relationship spirals into an abyss from which there's no return. Because sometimes, what we seek outside of marriage... takes us much further than we ever intended.---------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our podcast, at least a new chilling episode every week.---------------------------------------------------------Hi, I'm Tony Sale, a former police officer and the creator of this podcast.Explore exclusive true crime stories you won’t find anywhere else. Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.----------------------------------------------------------Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.

18 Aug 23min

Kirkland, Washington. 27-year-old Elaina Busousakos had just one heartfelt wish for New Year's Eve 1998: to meet her soulmate. Just weeks later, she believed she found him in the handsome and charismatic Sion Louie, a man she was "completely enamored" with. Their lives seemed destined for a traditional family and happiness. But then, just weeks before their Valentine's Day wedding in 2001, Elaina vanished without a trace. Seven days later, her car was discovered, and inside the trunk, a horrifying scene: Elaina's lifeless body, savagely strangled and hidden.Investigators were immediately met with a "confusing trail of clues". Elena's diamond engagement ring was gone, her car keys were missing, and her travel bag contained strange items no woman would pack for a trip. What's more, the man she loved was soon revealed to be leading a secret double life, marked by infidelity, possessiveness, and a violent streak. Elaina had even decided to end their relationship, telling him she was "done" just before her death.---------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our podcast, a new chilling episode every week.---------------------------------------------------------Hi, I'm Tony Sale, a former police officer and the creator of this podcast.Explore exclusive true crime stories you won’t find anywhere else. Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.----------------------------------------------------------Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.

15 Aug 31min

She went to Africa to save lives — but vanished without a trace.Sophia Koetsier was a bright, compassionate medical student chasing her dream in the wild beauty of Uganda. On the surface, it looked like a tragic accident — an animal attack in a remote national park. But the clues left behind tell a different story. A water bottle by the river. Clothes torn and scattered high in the trees. Personal items placed too deliberately to be random. And a disturbing amount of DNA that doesn’t belong to her.What really happened in the heart of Africa that night? Was Sophia taken by the wilderness — or by someone who knew how to make her disappear?---------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our podcast, a new chilling episode every week.---------------------------------------------------------Hi, I'm Tony Sale, a former police officer and the creator of this podcast.Explore exclusive true crime stories you won’t find anywhere else. Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.----------------------------------------------------------Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.

13 Aug 28min

writerImagine the quiet, multi-million dollar waterfront community of Admiral's Cove in Palm Beach, Florida. A place where luxury homes provide stunning views, and life seems idyllic. But on an early autumn morning in 2011, that peace was violently shattered. A security alarm drew a guard to one of these opulent residences, where he discovered the patriarch of the family, 66-year-old Lanny Horwitz, dead in his bathroom in a bloody scene, shot not just once, but nine times. What emerged from the house next was even more shocking: Lanny's wife, Donna, and their son, Radley, each with a motive and each pointing the finger at the other. This isn't just a murder mystery; it's a 'head-scratching roller coaster' of a story, packed with romance, scandal, resentment, and a web of ambiguous physical evidence that demands to know: who was lying, and who was the killer?-----------------------------------------------------------------------Hi, I'm Tony Sale, a former police officer and the creator of this podcast.Explore exclusive true crime stories you won’t find anywhere else. Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.-----------------------------------------------------------------------Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.

8 Aug 28min

In a quiet Australian suburb, the dreams of a young couple, Craig and Kathleen Folbigg, for a happy family turned into an unfolding nightmare. Beginning in 1989, their lives were shattered by an unthinkable series of events: the sudden, inexplicable deaths of their four infant children—Caleb, Patrick, Sarah, and Laura—over a decade1.... As each baby passed, often in their sleep and always in their mother's sole care, initial diagnoses like Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) offered little comfort, leaving a lingering, chilling question: how could tragedy strike the same family not once, but four times?.... Amidst the parents' differing expressions of grief and the growing unease of investigators, the unsettling contents of Kathleen's personal diaries began to hint at a deeper, darker narrative, challenging the very notion of unfortunate coincidence.-----------------------------------------------------------------------Hi, I'm Tony Sale, a former police officer and the creator of this podcast.Explore exclusive true crime stories you won’t find anywhere else. Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.-----------------------------------------------------------------------Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.

4 Aug 19min

In today's episode we recount the tragic story of Matthew Restelli, a man lured to his death under the guise of reconciling with his estranged wife, Kathryn. Driven by her obsession with gaining sole custody of their children, Kathryn, along with her mother and brother, orchestrated a meticulous plan to murder Matthew in July 2024. The deceptive invitation, the pre-planned ambush, and the family's clumsy attempts to stage the crime scene as self-defense. But things don't go as they had foreseen... An episode not to be missed!--------------------------------------------------------------Casefile Confidential. Dont' forget to like and subscribe to our podcast. A chilling new episode every week.----------------------------------------------------------Hi, I'm Tony Sale, a former police officer and the creator of this podcast.Explore exclusive true crime stories you won’t find anywhere else. Visit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.----------------------------------------------------------If you’re fascinated by the dark minds behind criminal behavior and the societal impact of crime, I have something special for you! I’m excited to invite you to enroll in my Udemy course: Criminology - A Critical Understanding of Crime. This in-depth course offers:✔ 4+ hours of video content – Dive into theories, research, and real-world case studies.✔ Expert insights – Explore why people commit crimes and how society responds.✔ Critical analysis – Understand the social, psychological, and systemic factors behind criminal behavior.✔ End Course Certification Released.After studying this course, you should be able to:Provide a detailed definition of 'crime'Know the main criminological theoriesUnderstand the Sociology of CrimeDemonstrate that ideas about what a crime is and what it is not are often contestedProvide a definition of what criminology is and the subject matter it pertains toUnderstand what criminologists ‘do’Develop and use criminological imagination to think about problems of crime and justice in new ways, going beyond everyday understandings.Whether you're a true crime fan, a student, or simply curious about criminology, this course will sharpen your perspective on crime and justice. The course helps you understand how criminology makes sense of crime, harm, conflict, and victimization.Ready to go deeper? Enroll now and use this link: [Udemy Course Link]Thanks for your support — I can’t wait to see you in class!Best,Tony SaleCreator of Casefile ConfidentialVisit tonysale.com for original case files, in-depth articles on unsolved and forgotten crimes, and a collection of books that dig deep into the world’s darkest chapters.

1 Aug 32min