Barry Morphew Re-Arrested: Suzanne Morphew Murder Breakthrough
In a stunning twist, Barry Morphew has been re-arrested for the 2020 murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew. With her remains now found and forensic evidence pointing to a rare animal sedative in her system, prosecutors believe they finally have the case to go to trial. From deleted messages to a staged crime scene and disturbing new surveillance, this episode unpacks the chilling new indictment.Follow True Crime Recaps for weekly deep dives into breaking and infamous true crime stories.
29 Juli 9min
Creepy Searches, Bikini Pics, and Bundy Fantasies: Dateline Exposes Bryan Kohberger’s Mind
New evidence. Creepy search history. A thumbs-up selfie taken just hours after four students were killed. And a major Dateline leak that could shake the entire trial.Sources say Bryan Kohberger was circling the King Road house long before the murders. He’d been there 23 times. And the night of the attack? He allegedly left behind a bloody chair print — and a Ka-Bar knife sheath. Investigators say he called his dad’s number three times that morning. He also searched for knife sheaths… after the killings.But the biggest shock? How this sealed info got out. The judge is demanding answers — and suspects it may have violated the gag order. Could these leaks change the trial forever and do you think this Dateline leak helped or hurt the case? Let us know what you think.Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!
25 Juni 8min
A Chemical Betrayal: Marie Robards Poisoned Her Father for a Fresh Start
Marie Robards was a teenage girl dealing with family tension and feeling trapped. After learning her mother was staying with her unfaithful stepdad and being sent to live with her biological father, Marie planned to escape this ordeal by poisoning him.She stole barium acetate from her chemistry class and mixed it into her dad's dinner to get her freedom back. He dies in agony, and in his funeral, Marie learns that her mom was planning to leave her stepdad anyway. Meaning she would have been free even if she didn't kill him.Months later, she confided in a friend who eventually went to the police. Marie Robards was sentenced to 27 years for killing her father but was released on parole after just 10 years. She disappeared from the public eye, believed to be living under a new identity.Do you think she deserved more time, or was her early release justified? Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!
4 Juni 12min
10-Year-Old Gets Crushed to Death After His 340-Pound Foster Mom Sits on Him For "Acting Up"
10-year-old Dakota Stevens tragically died after his 340-pound foster mother, Jennifer Wilson, sat on him for five minutes. Dakota had run to a neighbor’s house seeking help after alleged abuse. Instead of helping, Wilson dragged him back and sat on his head and neck, ignoring his desperate cries for air.Ring camera footage showed the chilling moment, with Dakota's screams fading until he stopped moving. Wilson didn’t realize something was wrong until it was too late. Dakota was placed on life support but died two days later from mechanical asphyxia.Wilson was sentenced to six years for reckless homicide, with one year suspended to be served on probation. Is six years enough for this tragedy?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!
28 Maj 4min
A Conviction in Doubt: Was the Nation's Oldest Cold Case Really Ever Solved?
Maria Ridulph was a young girl out enjoying the winter with a friend when she suddenly disappeared. On December 3, 1957, Maria was last seen playing near her home in Sycamore, Illinois, when a man offered her a ride. She never returned.Years passed, and her case went cold until 1994 when new leads emerged. John Tessier, aka Jack McCullough, a man with ties to the area, was arrested after DNA evidence and new testimonies pointed to him. He had been living under a different name for years, hiding his dark secret.McCullough was convicted in 2012 for the abduction and murder of Maria Ridulph. He was sentenced to life in prison. But in 2021, his conviction was overturned, leaving many questioning if the right man was convicted.Do you think John Tessier (aka Jack McCullough) was guilty, or was the wrong man locked up for decades?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!
21 Maj 16min
Man Found Suffocated With His Head Wrapped in Plastic as BDSM Session Goes Wrong
In April 2023, 56-year-old Michael Dale paid over $11,000 to spend the night with OnlyFans model Michaela Rylaarsdam. Hours later, he was found with his entire head wrapped in plastic and duct tape, and women’s shoes glued to his feet.Michaela told police it was consensual BDSM gone wrong. But investigators found videos on her phone showing Dale struggling to breathe—footage she allegedly recorded for her subscribers.She was charged with murder in 2025. Prosecutors say he was too drunk to consent. Her team says it was a tragic accident.What do you think—murder, or a fatal mistake?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!
14 Maj 5min
Her Kidnappers Sent Anabel Segura’s Family on a Cruel Wild-Goose Chase
In 1993, 22-year-old Anabel Segura was kidnapped while jogging in Madrid's La Moraleja neighborhood. Her family and the police spent almost three years looking for her after her kidnappers made them believe she was still alive. A clue in a ransom tape led the police to identify and arrest the kidnappers after realizing Anabel was long gone. The kidnappers were sentenced to lengthy prison terms, but only served a fraction of their sentences before being released.Anabel’s story left a lasting impact, and her legacy continues to be honored in Madrid with a cultural center named after her. What do you think about her killers being allowed to walk free?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!
7 Maj 10min
Nicole van den Hurk’s Stepbrother Falsely Confessed to Her Murder to Reopen the Case
In 1995, 15-year-old Nicole van den Hurk disappeared on her way to work in the Netherlands. Weeks later, she was found dead in the woods—but despite multiple leads, no arrests were made, and the case went cold.Sixteen years later, her stepbrother Andy made a shocking move: he falsely confessed to the crime. His goal? To force police to reopen the case and test for DNA.Andy’s confession helped break the case open, and new evidence pointed to Jos de G., a man with a criminal record. He was later convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years—but not for murder.Andy, who struggled with mental health and addiction, passed away in 2021 at age 46. After years of fighting for justice, his story ended in tragedy.Did Nicole or her family ever truly get justice?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!
30 Apr 10min
