Killer Genes

Sheila von Wiese-Mack called the police eighty-six times before her daughter killed her. Each time, it was a cry from inside a house where love had turned into fear. Months later after the last call to police, Heather Mack, would fly with her mother to Bali for what was supposed to be a healing trip—and end it with a body in a suitcase, a pre-meditated plot with her boyfriend. The couple had a secret, one that would spare the teenager the death penalty. This episode unravels the years of control, violence, and silence that led to one of the most shocking mother–daughter murders in recent memory. From Oak Park, Illinois to a luxury hotel in Bali, “Before the Suitcase: 86 Calls for Help” exposes how a bond meant to protect became the one that destroyed them both, plus Heather Mack's video confessions from prison she posted to YouTube.

Did a teen gamer plot to kill the girl he was stalking? In the quiet town of Cranford, New Jersey, a Monday evening turns tragic when a speeding SUV slams into two 17-year-old best friends on E-bikes— Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas — killing them both. The driver, 17-year-old Vincent Battiloro, wasn’t just any teen. He was a gamer with a large online following — and in his own livestreams, he’d ranted about Maria, mocked her family, and hinted at revenge. This episode features transcripts from those live-streams, now key evidence in a case that’s stunned a community and raised a haunting question: Was this an accident — or a premeditated double murder? #truecrime #truecrimestories

When 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to rising star David “d4vd” Burke, a death investigation began that’s shaken LA and the internet alike. In this episode, we break down what’s confirmed, what’s still rumor, and what the science of decomposition says about whether a recent concert video could really show Celeste alive. We dive into the timeline, the legal options prosecutors have, for who ever is responsible, even without a cause of death, and why, instead of sinking D4vd's career, the headlines have only fueled Burke’s streaming numbers. Where does the case go from here? A family searches for answers, an artist is innocent until proven otherwise, and will his artistry depictions interfere with facts? #truecrime

Two women—both charged with murder after their boyfriends are fatally stabbed. One says suicide; the other says self-defense. We track two high-profile cases and what jurors are asked to believe. Appleton, Wisconsin: the “kill-and-kiss” case of Samantha Krebs and Joseph “Joey” Carnot. The medical examiner couldn’t call it homicide or self-inflicted. Hear both sides and the verdict. New drama unfolding In Miami, Florida: OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney (aka “Courtney Tailor”) awaits trial in the 2022 stabbing death of Christian “Toby” Obumseli. She says she threw a knife out of fear; prosecutors point to an elevator fight video, secret audio recordings, and forensics they say tell a different story—plus courtroom behind the scenes antics over privilege breaches and a motion to disqualify the prosecutor and the DA's office. Are both sides playing fair? We break down the evidence, the timelines, and the stakes. #Krebs #Clenney #Onlyfans #truecrimestories #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcast #killergenes #law #trials #murdernews

Just in: The Haro family secrets laid bare. Prosecutors say a father with a prior child-abuse conviction—who got probation in 2018 after an infant was left permanently injured—should never have been free, a “system failure” they argue set the stage for tragedy. On the mother’s side sits a 2017 Palm Springs bathtub murder tied to her brother’s conviction; on the father’s side, a 2021 coroner-confirmed overdose. Now, with murder and false-report charges filed, deputies keep searching for 7-month-old Emmanuel’s remains as reports of a jailhouse confession emerge. This episode maps the full lineage of dark secrets—and how investigators say it all converges on a potential no-body case. #truecrime #Emmanuel #EmmanuelHaro #truecrimepodcasts

When Navy JAG officer Nicholas Kassotis went on trial for the brutal murder and dismemberment of his wife, the courtroom expected a defense grounded in law. Instead, jurors were told a story that belonged in a screenplay. Kassotis claimed an FBI agent—one who never existed—had been investigating mysterious vandals and secret threats against the couple. Kassotis even took the stand insisting this phantom agent shaped his life and career. Prosecutors countered with chilling evidence of premeditation, including a shovel, knives, and cleaning supplies bought before his wife’s murder. In the end, jurors had to decide: was this the desperate delusion of a guilty man, or the truth of a husband facing forces no one else could see? #KillerGenes #Kassotis #FakeFBIAgent #murder #wifemurdered #MindiKassotis #truecrime #truecrimecommunities #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimepodcast

Was it an occult sacrifice? A thrill kill? Or something even darker? In this chilling episode, Melissa unpacks the brutal murder and dismemberment of 22-year-old Jaren Lockhart — a young mother lured off Bourbon Street by a twisted couple obsessed with death and control. What happened next is almost beyond comprehension: from body parts washing ashore to a possible satanic motive tied to a rare celestial event. Melissa shares exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from covering what she calls the most disturbing case of her career, and explores the common undercurrent of predatory behavior in tourism-fueled cities like New Orleans and Las Vegas — places that blur lines between pleasure, power, and danger. Content Warning: Graphic descriptions of violence, ritualistic elements, and personal stories of trauma. #neworleans #Louisiana #Mississippi #occult #ritual #blackmagic #scarystory #scarymysterystories #Horror #horrorstories #foryoupage #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #sincity #lasvegas #scarytruestories #criminalcases #scaryspookystories #crimetok #truecrimetok #killergenes #terryspeaks #margarestsanchez #Jarenlockhart #Bourbonstreet #Melissamccarty

Two teens in New York spent over 30 years in prison for a murder they didn’t commit — and yet, they confessed. In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind false confessions, the interrogation tactics that lead to them, and how the truth finally came to light. Then, we shift to a no-body murder conviction: Jerry Meek was sentenced to life for the presumed murder of his wife, Hope Meek — despite no body, no confession, and no witnesses. We dissect the court documents and explore whether justice was served or if a wrongful conviction is still unfolding in a case that has a small Oklahoma City perplexed. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #hopemeek #Brianboles #Newyork #Oklahoma #Killergenes

Murder by Fire: A Fatal Fire Forensic Expert Breaks Down Two Explosive Cases exclusively. What really happened in the Ozarks when Ted Throneberry was murdered and his wife vanished without a trace? And what secrets were engulfed in flames in the California desert when 18-year-old Becky Friedli, her mother Vicki, and boyfriend Jon Hayward were killed in a house fire—with Becky’s body found burning in a wheelbarrow? In this gripping episode, fatal fire forensic expert Dr. Elayne Pope—known for her groundbreaking cadaver research and work with law enforcement—joins us to dissect two headline-making cases: 🔥 Case One: The rural Arkansas mystery of Ted Throneberry, a beloved husband whose death unraveled a shocking trail of deception and betrayal. 🔥 Case Two: The 2006 Pinyon Pines triple homicide, where two men were ultimately convicted—one a decorated war hero—but questions of guilt still haunt both sides. It’s an inferno of secrets, told through the lens of forensic science, psychology, and truth. Dr. Pope shares insights into how fire reveals the final moments of the victims—and whether those moments were staged or real. Two cases she helped crack. #truecrime #scarystories # truecrimecommunity #truecrimepodcasts Follow Killer Genes with Melissa on Youtube for more.

Can You Spot a Lie—or Get a Killer to Confess? In this gripping episode, we sit down with legendary former homicide detective Fil Waters, known nationwide for extracting confessions in the most unthinkable cases. With decades of experience behind the badge, Waters reveals what it really takes to read a suspect, spot deception, and guide a killer toward the truth. 🔎 Learn how to identify the physical and verbal cues of a lie 🧠 Go inside the proven interrogation tactics used to crack the toughest criminals 🗣️ Hear chilling real-life stories of murderers who confessed—sometimes when you least expect it This is more than true crime—it’s a psychological journey into human behavior, motive, and manipulation. Subscribe now for firsthand stories from those who lived it, solved it, and survived it. Follow Killer Genes with Melissa on Youtube for more.

An exclusive interview with a convicted killer, which I've done many in the past throughout my career, but this one lead to an unexpected confession and details of the "Why" and "How" he did the act, plus how he intentionally sent detectives on a wild hunt for a made-up serial killer to buy himself two years of freedom. He was convicted without a confession. David Hoshaw killed his fiancee Angelique, 35 and her mom Vonda Goyena 74, minutes apart in the middle of the night because he wanted to be with another woman. Mom and daughter had a special bond, "Angel" was the youngest of 4 siblings, she was her mom's caretaker and that's why they lived together. Angel was planning to marry Hoshaw when he decided to end her life and her mom's instead of simply breaking up with her. Follow Killer Genes with Melissa on Youtube for more.

Kelly & Melissa are joined by famed former California Deputy District Attorney, now in private practice, Matt Murphy. Hear about the cases he's worked throughout his career, like killer Daniel Wozniak, the murders of Thomas and Jackie Hawks and The Golden State Killer. Follow Killer Genes with Melissa on Youtube for more.