She Lived Fiercely. He Took It Away: The Murder of Onyx Cornish

You may have seen the chilling 2005 film "The Exorcism of Emily Rose," but few know the true story behind it. Anneliese Michel, a deeply devout young woman from Klingenberg, Bavaria, suffered from epilepsy and mental health issues that worsened despite medical treatments. Convinced she was possessed by demons, her family and two local priests conducted 67 secret exorcism rituals in her home, stopping all medical interventions. As Anneliese's health drastically declined, she became emaciated, weighing just 68 pounds at the time of her death. Her tragic demise from malnutrition and dehydration sparked a heated debate: Was she a victim of demonic possession or medical negligence? The state prosecutor argued that timely medical intervention could have saved her life, leading to charges of negligent homicide against her parents and the priests. Yet, many still believe Anneliese died from possession, not neglect. Join me as I delve into the complex and haunting story of Anneliese Michel, exploring the blurred lines between faith and medicine. Discover how this case has become a cautionary tale about the dangers of misdiagnosed demonic possession and the ongoing debate over her tragic fate. Will the truth behind Anneliese's death ever be fully revealed, or will it remain a haunting enigma forever? Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1978/04/21/cries-of-a-woman-possessed/94bf2fd3-8e64-482d-869d-1f929851ca8f/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/02/AR2005090200559.html  https://cvltnation.com/horrific-case-anneliese-michels-possession-excorcism https://www.mamamia.com.au/the-exorcism-of-emily-rose/  https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=AcJdAAAAIBAJ&pg=5443%2C5231320  https://web.archive.org/web/20210730123254/https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/seized-by-the-spirit-temporal-lobe-epilepsy-and-the-exorcism-of-anneliese-michel/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4n9vK0_mdk&t=1s 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

4 Okt 202428min

As parents, we often entrust our most precious assets—our children—to caregivers, relying on trust and hope that they will be safe. But what happens when that trust is brutally betrayed? Christine Falling, known as the "Babysitter from Hell," is a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance in choosing caregivers. Her crimes are a haunting testament to the vulnerability of children and the devastating consequences of unchecked evil. Falling's descent into darkness began early, with a history of torturing small animals and later harming neighborhood children. Between 1980 and 1982, she attempted to murder three infants and was responsible for the deaths of five babies and an elderly man. Her motives were as chilling as they were inexplicable: she claimed to have been driven by voices telling her to kill. Despite her openness about her crimes, Falling managed to evade detection for years, leaving a trail of tragedy in her wake. Join me as I delve into the disturbing case of Christine Falling, exploring how her actions went unchecked for so long and the lessons learned from her tragic crimes. Discover how this serial killer's history of abuse and neglect contributed to her heinous actions and why her case remains a cautionary tale for parents everywhere. Will the true extent of Falling's psychological motivations ever be fully understood, or will her crimes remain a haunting enigma forever? Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/1982/12/04/us/florida-baby-sitter-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-three-in-her-care.html https://www.nydailynews.com/2012/11/17/the-casual-horror-behind-christine-falling-the-florida-baby-sitter-from-hell/ https://murderpedia.org/female.F/f/falling-christine.htm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGgnAi5_mNs  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

1 Okt 202428min

In March 2022, a celebratory evening at the Richins' Utah home turned into a tragic nightmare. Kouri Richins, a successful real estate agent, had just closed on a new property for her business. She and her husband, Eric, enjoyed a few drinks, including a Moscow mule she made for him. However, their night ended in horror when Eric was found unresponsive, and despite Kouri's frantic 911 call, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The autopsy revealed a shocking truth: Eric had died from a lethal dose of fentanyl, five times the amount needed to be fatal. Initially, Kouri suggested he might have accidentally consumed a fentanyl-laced gummy. But as the investigation unfolded, prosecutors alleged that Kouri had intentionally poisoned Eric, mixing the deadly substance into his drink. In a stunning twist, Kouri published a children's book, "Are You With Me," about coping with grief, which she promoted on local TV just before her arrest in May 2023. The community was left reeling as Kouri faced charges of aggravated murder and drug distribution. Join me as I delve into the complex and disturbing case of Kouri Richins, exploring how a seemingly ordinary family life turned into a web of deceit and betrayal. Will justice be served for Eric Richins, or will Kouri's defense prevail? Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/timeline-utah-mom-kouri-richins-husband-death-fentanyl-rcna85787  https://www.walker-mortuary.com/obituaries/Eric-Richins  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-65885789  https://ksltv.com/647638/kamas-woman-charged-with-murdering-husband-is-found-guilty-of-assaulting-sister-in-law/ https://www.kpcw.org/summit-county/2024-05-08/court-to-decide-if-kouri-richins-goes-to-trial-a-year-after-her-arrest  https://www.nytimes.com/article/kouri-richins-husband-murder-trial.html  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1TNfHAm8e4 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

24 Sep 202435min

On September 8, 2014, Troy Turner's world was shattered when he reported his girlfriend, Catherine Hoggle, and their two youngest children, Sarah and Jacob, missing. Catherine initially returned, claiming she had dropped the children off at a new daycare, but her erratic behavior soon raised alarms. As the day unfolded, she led Troy on a wild goose chase, directing him to multiple locations where the children were not found. In a chilling move, she slipped away from a Chik-fil-A, disappearing for four days. Catherine was eventually arrested and charged with neglect and hindering an investigation. Despite her later indictment for murder, she was deemed incompetent to stand trial due to her history of paranoid schizophrenia. The murder charges were dropped, but Catherine remains committed to a psychiatric hospital, refusing to reveal any information about the children's whereabouts. Ten years on, the mystery of Sarah and Jacob's disappearance continues to haunt their family and community. Their father, Troy Turner, has never given up hope, dedicating his life to finding his children. Join me as I delve into the complex and heartbreaking case of the Hoggle children, exploring the twists and turns of the investigation and the ongoing quest for justice. Will the truth behind their disappearance ever be revealed, or will it remain a haunting enigma forever? Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/11/30/hoggle-children-disappearance-competency-trial/ https://people.com/crime/troy-turner-speaks-missing-kids-sarah-jacob-hoggle/  https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/11/30/hoggle-children-disappearance-competency-trial/  https://medium.com/missing-sarah-jacob-hoggle/september-7-2014-6dabd9669224 https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/hearing-scheduled-today-for-catherine-hoggle-mother-of-missing-toddlers/2014/11/06/b4b60b1a-65ba-11e4-bb14-4cfea1e742d5_story.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

17 Sep 202434min

In the months leading up to her death from brain cancer, Leigh Ann Sabine made a cryptic comment to her hairdresser: "People will talk about me after I'm gone because of the body in the bag." Dismissed as one of her many outlandish tales, this statement would prove to be a haunting prophecy. Just a month after her passing, two friends stumbled upon a gruesome discovery that would expose Leigh Ann's darkest secret. For years, Leigh Ann had claimed to own a medical skeleton, a supposed keepsake from her nursing days, which she would often move around her home or garden. Her friends thought it would be amusing to use it for a prank, but their plan backfired when they unwrapped the package to find a perfectly mummified body. The shocking truth was revealed: the body belonged to her husband, John Sabine, who had been missing since 1997. Leigh Ann had brutally murdered him with a stone frog ornament and meticulously concealed his body for 18 years, collecting his pension and living a life of deception. Join me as I delve into the twisted tale of Leigh Ann Sabine, a woman who hid in plain sight, using her eccentric demeanor to mask a sinister secret. Discover how her friends unwittingly uncovered her crime and how Leigh Ann managed to evade detection for nearly two decades. This true crime story is a chilling reminder that sometimes the most shocking truths can be hidden behind a facade of normalcy.  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  Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/may/19/woman-killed-husband-hid-body-never-caught-leigh-ann-sabine  https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/05/20/for-years-a-woman-in-wales-said-she-murdered-husband-with-a-stone-garden-frog-no-one-believed-her-until-the-body-turned-up-in-the-garden/  https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/article/2024/aug/11/the-body-next-door-review-a-jaw-droppingly-addictive-true-crime-tale https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c628ez6zx0mo https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/the-perfect-murder-leigh-ann-sabines-daughter-speaks-out-about-her-lost-childhood/GSFYUVG7TCAOHRSLU3W35Q6SDA/ 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

30 Aug 202426min

Imagine a serial killer so elusive, she was dubbed "The Phantom of Heilbronn" or "The Woman Without a Face." For years, German police hunted this enigmatic figure, linked to six murders and numerous thefts across Europe. The DNA evidence seemed irrefutable, pointing to a single female perpetrator. But in a shocking twist, it was discovered that the DNA was not from a serial killer at all—it was a result of contaminated cotton swabs used in DNA collection. The case of the Phantom of Heilbronn became one of the most infamous examples of DNA contamination in forensic history. Despite a massive manhunt and a €300,000 reward, the truth was far more mundane and embarrassing: the DNA belonged to a factory worker who had inadvertently contaminated the swabs during production. Join me as I delve into this gripping true crime story, exploring how a simple mistake led to a decade-long search for a non-existent killer. Discover the lessons learned from this case and how it highlights the vulnerabilities of DNA evidence in crime investigations. Will this cautionary tale change the way we rely on DNA in solving crimes? Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2008/nov/09/germany-serial-killer https://time.com/archive/6946145/germanys-phantom-serial-killer-a-dna-blunder/ https://www.nature.com/articles/543589b https://www.iso.org/news/2016/07/Ref2094.html https://www.smh.com.au/world/woman-without-a-face-leaves-german-police-in-the-dark-20081117-68dq.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

23 Aug 202428min

Before dawn break, on New Year's Day, 1998, 21-year-old Ben Smart and 17-year-old Olivia Hope were looking for a place to crash after spending the evening celebrating with other partygoers in the Marlborough Sounds, in New Zealand. They were last seen getting out of a water taxi and boarding a yacht after a strange man offered them a place to sleep off the champagne on board his boat. Not the greatest of decisions, but they needed a place to sleep because other partygoers had taken the place they had originally booked. They would never be seen again - and their bodies and belongings have never been found.  What followed was a five-month-long investigation into Scott Watson, who the police believed was the strange man who had offered up his yacht. However, the investigation was rife with accusations of prejudice and police incompetence, while Scott Watson maintained his innocence. This was a case based solely on circumstantial evidence and statements given by jailhouse informants - highly controversial particularly in a high-profile double-murder case like this one.  Yet it was enough to convict Scott and sentence him to life behind bars, which he has spent the last 26 years fighting.  So dim the lights, put your phone down and listen to the story of Scott Watson, who believes the case against him was a mistrial of justice and just finished his last bid for freedom, full of shocking accusations against the people who are supposed to protect us.  Sources: https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/ben-and-olivia-search-for-truth-2002  https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/519697/decision-on-scott-watson-appeal-could-take-months-judge https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/419995/ben-smart-olivia-hope-and-scott-watson-a-timeline  https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/485010/hope-smart-murders-sounds-witness-guy-wallace-s-death-was-self-inflicted-coroner-rules https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/paul-henry-on-the-ben-smart-olivia-hope-murder-case-scott-watson-and-my-fears-for-justice-our-collective-shame/MNXARCQ6ZJCCRGXMD6EVCJYRUM/ https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/claim-mystery-ketch-identified 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  Join the Serial Society true crime Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/serialnapperpatron 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

19 Juni 202432min

It was the early evening hours of Sunday, April 19, 2015. Vincent Viafore and his fiancee Angelika Graswald were trying to enjoy a kayaking adventure in the Hudson River, but the water was cold and choppy, and they were not adequately prepared for the conditions. For one - Vincent wasn’t wearing a life vest and his kayak was missing a drain plug. Disaster struck as they tried to cross the river, leaving from Bannermans Island and heading towards Plum Point Park. Vincent’s kayak started to take in water, eventually capsizing, leaving him to drown in the choppy water. Angelika called 911 on her cell phone from her kayak, but by the time emergency services arrived, it was far too late to save her fiancee. His body wouldn’t be recovered from the water until a month later.  When Angelika was questioned about how things had taken such a tragic turn, she made several statements that raised the alarm and had detectives wondering whether this was truly an accident or if she had planned his murder. Then there was the detail about the missing drain plug, which she admitted to removing from his kayak herself, and witnesses who claimed they saw her pull Vincent’s paddle away from him intentionally keeping him in the water. Her motive? A $550,000 life insurance policy, according to investigators.  So dim the lights, put your phone down and listen to the story of Angelika Graswald, dubbed the “kayak killer” by the media - who some believe was treated unfairly because she was a woman. In contrast, others think she got away with the perfect murder.  Sources: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/york-kayak-murder-case-timeline-events-mysterious-death-34973210  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL5kTAnwFk8 https://www.elle.com/life-love/a26453558/angelika-graswald-kayak-killer-profile/ https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/2018/02/28/vincent-viafore-angelika-graswald/354728002/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kayak-murder-case-angelika-graswald-interrogation-video-raises-key-questions-in-boyfriends-death/ 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  Join the Serial Society true crime Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/serialnapperpatron 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 Juni 202433min