Love and Betrayal: The Tragic Tale of the Darbhanga Honor Killing | CrimePod Castle S2E85

🔎 What really happened to Rhonda Casto on Eagle Creek Trail? A young mother, an aspiring model, and a woman with a haunting premonition—Rhonda Casto believed she wouldn’t live past 25. And in March 2009, her worst fears came true.Her boyfriend, Steven Nichols, claimed it was a tragic hiking accident. But investigators weren’t convinced. As the years passed, shocking details emerged—allegations of financial motives, disturbing past relationships, and a chilling confession that left more questions than answers.Why did Rhonda tell her loved ones that Steven was either going to propose… or kill her? Why did it take six years for authorities to charge him with murder? And in the end, did justice truly prevail?Join us as we unravel The Mystery at Eagle Creek—a story of love, betrayal, and a case that spanned more than a decade.🔗 Visit our website for more episodes: https://rss.com/podcasts/crimepod-castle/🎧 Listen now on CrimePod Castle: Twisted Crime Series. 🔗 Follow & Subscribe for more chilling true crime stories! #TrueCrime #EagleCreek #RhondaCasto #CrimePodcast #MurderMystery

21 Feb 9min

🔪 Fourteen bullets. A desperate 911 call was cut short. It was a brutal execution in a quiet Midwestern town.Becky Bliefnick was a devoted mother, a dedicated nurse, and a woman fighting for her future. But on February 23, 2023, her life was stolen in a calculated act of violence.Her estranged husband, Tim Bliefnick, claimed concern when she didn’t respond to his calls. But detectives quickly uncovered a chilling truth—one that involved Google searches for homemade silencers, gunpowder residue, and breaking into a house.The evidence pointed in one direction: This was personal.🚴‍♂️ A mysterious figure caught on surveillance. 💻 A shocking internet search history. 🔫 Shell casings linking the murder to the suspect. And one ominous Family Feud clip that took on a whole new meaning.Join us as we unravel the twisted case of Becky Bliefnick, the woman who tried to warn the world about her killer before it was too late.🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more shocking true crime stories.📌 Follow us for updates: 🔗 Visit our website for more episodes: https://rss.com/podcasts/crimepod-castle/ 📢 Join the conversation using #TrueCrime #CrimePodcast #BeckyBliefnick🎙️ CrimePod Chronicles: Twisted Crime Series—because sometimes, the greatest dangers come from those closest to us.

20 Feb 13min

🔎 A night out. A chance encounter. It's a deadly obsession.In this episode of CrimePod Castle: Twisted Crime Series, we unravel the chilling case of Jacqueline Vandagriff, a promising young student whose simple decision to go out for drinks led to a horrifying fate.When Jackie met Charles Dean Bryant at a bar in Denton, Texas, no one suspected the dark turn the night would take. Bryant—already spiralling after his ex-girlfriend filed a restraining order against him—fixated on Jackie. The next day, her remains were discovered in the most gruesome way imaginable, discarded in a blue kiddie pool near Grapevine Lake.What led to this brutal crime? How did investigators uncover the twisted truth? And how did Bryant try to cover his tracks—even using Jackie’s social media after her death?Join us as we dive deep into this disturbing case of obsession, manipulation, and murder.🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more true crime stories that will leave you speechless.📌 Follow us for more updates: 🔗 Visit our website for more episodes: https://rss.com/podcasts/crimepod-castle/ 📢 Share your thoughts: Use #TrueCrime #CrimePodcast #JacquelineVandagriff🎙️ CrimePod Castle: Twisted Crime Series—because sometimes, the most terrifying monsters walk among us.

19 Feb 14min

💔 A millionaire businesswoman disappears without a trace. 💡 A husband with all the answers—but refusing to talk. 🔥 A backyard burn pile. A hardware store receipt. A chilling confession.When 29-year-old Andreen McDonald, a self-made millionaire, vanished in March 2019, suspicions quickly turned to her husband, Major Andre McDonald.Inside their home: 🔴 Blood on a light switch. 🔴 A list of suspicious purchases—shovel, axe, trash bags. 🔴 A backyard fire pit with burned clothing.For 133 days, Andreen’s body remained missing. Then, a farmer stumbled upon a skull, buried in a remote field.What really happened the night Andreen disappeared? Was it a moment of rage or a premeditated crime? And how did Snapchat messages and an old love affair fuel a deadly outcome?📌 Listen to the full episode now: 🎧 https://rss.com/podcasts/crimepod-castle/ 🔔 Subscribe for more chilling crime stories.Hashtags:#TrueCrime #CrimePodcast #AndreenMcDonald #JusticeForAndreen #DomesticViolence #CrimePodCastle #TwistedCrime #MurderMystery #CrimeInvestigation #SanAntonio

3 Feb 19min

A mother of three. A hardworking farm wife. A tragic accident—or a carefully planned murder?On November 10, 2018, Amy Mullis was found with a corn rake impaled in her back—an apparent farm accident that soon unraveled into a case of deception, control, and cold-blooded murder.🔎 A husband’s desperate 911 call. 🔎 A medical examiner’s chilling discovery. 🔎 A marriage built on control, shattered by betrayal.Investigators followed a trail of digital evidence, deleted security footage, and a son's testimony, leading to one haunting conclusion—Amy had predicted her own death.Was this a crime of passion? Or the act of a man who saw his wife as nothing more than property to be discarded?🎧 Listen to more twisted crime stories here: https://rss.com/podcasts/crimepod-castle/ 🔔 Subscribe now for more shocking crime stories.Hashtags:#TrueCrime #CrimePodcast #AmyMullis #CornRakeMurder #TwistedCrime #CrimePodCastle #DomesticViolence #JusticeForAmy #CrimeInvestigation #TrueCrimeCommunity

2 Feb 10min

A promising young man. A devoted couple. A disappearance that led to a shocking truth.On July 7, 2021, Chandler Halderson reported his parents, Bart and Krista Halderson, missing. He claimed they had left for a weekend trip—but they never returned.🔎 A vanishing act with no logical explanation. 🔎 A digital footprint that unraveled a killer’s deception. 🔎 A gruesome discovery that shattered a family.Investigators followed a trail of lies, manipulation, and cold-blooded murder—leading them to Snapchat, where a single location ping held the key to solving the case.Was Chandler a desperate son caught in a web of deceit? Or a calculated killer willing to destroy everything to keep his secrets hidden?🔗 Listen to more twisted crime stories here: https://rss.com/podcasts/crimepod-castle/ 🎧 Subscribe now for more shocking crime stories.Hashtags:#TrueCrime #CrimePodcast #ChandlerHalderson #TwistedCrime #MurderMystery #CrimePodCastle #ColdCase #CrimeInvestigation #Deception #TrueCrimeCommunity

2 Feb 16min

A mother. A wife. A woman who dedicated her life to helping others.On May 2, 2017, Tiffiney Crawford was found shot twice in the head in her van, a pink revolver in her left hand—even though she was right-handed.Her husband, Jason Crawford, claimed she took her own life after an argument.But the evidence told a different story: 🔎 A gunshot fired from 10 inches away—impossible for a self-inflicted wound. 🔎 No blood splatter on the van door—was the door open when she was shot? 🔎 A murder staged to look like suicide.For five years, her case remained unsolved—until the autopsy revealed the truth.Who really pulled the trigger? And how did a 911 call and a single missing detail bring Jason Crawford to justice?🔗 Visit our website for more episodes: https://rss.com/podcasts/crimepod-castle/ 🎧 Subscribe now for more true crime mysteries.Hashtags:#TrueCrime #CrimePodcast #TiffineyCrawford #TwistedCrime #MurderMystery #CrimePodCastle #ColdCase #CrimeInvestigation #JusticeForTiffiney #TrueCrimeCommunity

1 Feb 8min

A young woman. A night out. A walk into an apartment building… never to be seen alive again.For years, the disappearance of Kelly Dwyer remained a mystery. What happened after she entered the home of her boyfriend, Chris Zocco?With security footage, disturbing discoveries, and a suspect who claimed innocence—this case took years to unravel.What was found inside Zocco’s apartment? Why did a missing golf bag become the key piece of evidence? And how did a cheese shop trip expose the killer’s darkest secret?🔗 Visit our website for more episodes: https://rss.com/podcasts/crimepod-castle/ 🎧 Subscribe now for more chilling true crime stories.Hashtags:#TrueCrime #CrimePodcast #KellyDwyer #TwistedCrime #MissingPersons #ColdCase #CrimePodCastle #JusticeForKelly #MurderMystery #CrimeInvestigation

1 Feb 10min