The Ortiz Family Murders

Dixie and Lloyd Ortiz, and their son Steven, were murdered inside their home during the early morning hours of Father’s Day 2011. Over a year into the investigation, authorities received a tip from an inmate that would help solve the case. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murders of the Ortiz family. The family had an excellent reputation in their community and seemed like good, hard-working people. Lloyd and Dixie adopted and were caring for their son, Steven, who was partially paralyzed. They also had two adult daughters. And it was one of these daughters who found Lloyd, Dixie, and Steven murdered inside their home on June 19th, 2011. The immediate question was who would want to kill the Ortiz family and why? When the suspects were eventually apprehended, people were shocked by who they turned out to be. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On August 11th, 1991, Pearl Bruns disappeared after an intense argument with her husband, who did not report her missing for several days. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Pearl Bruns. From the beginning, Bill Bruns was the prime suspect, but it took over a year to find enough evidence for an arrest. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In April 2001, a toddler’s body was found in a wooded area in Kansas City, Missouri. The victim became known as “Precious Doe.” Four years later, she was identified as Erica Green. The perpetrators in the brutal act against Erica were determined to be very close to her.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Erica Green. The facts of this case are disturbing. Not only what happened to Erica, but it was committed by those who were charged with loving and taking care of her. But when you have more than one suspect, you can rest assured that each person is going to have a different story. Who is telling the truth, or are they both lying to some degree?You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In June 2013, Deborah Ann Jessie filed for a restraining order against her abusive ex-boyfriend Jammy Washington. She told authorities that she feared for her and her children’s safety. Days before a hearing to make the restraining order permanent, Deborah disappeared.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Deborah Ann Jessie. Deborah lived in Pahokee, Florida, and was said to be a godmother, grandmother, and missionary to the neighborhood. Deepening the mystery, the police found her close friend, Crystal Anderson, shot to death inside her home.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

39-year-old Connie Dabate was a mother of two who was killed just two days before Christmas. Her husband Richard claimed she was killed by an armed intruder who broke into their house that morning, but Connie’s Fitbit data would prove his story was a lie. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the murder of Connie Dabate. Connie's husband Richard claimed a masked intruder shot Connie and then wounded him and left him zip-tied to a chair. His wounds were fairly superficial for the scene, so the police were skeptical of his claims. Why would an intruder shoot and kill Connie but leave Richard alive? Connie's Fitbit would provide the answers that the police needed.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gabrielle Rodgers, a Georgia mother, was shot by a woman she met in a Facebook mom group, who then kidnapped her newborn twins. Gabrielle survived the shooting and immediately fled to get help. Officers then began a desperate search to find the missing twins and the suspect, a woman Gabrielle identified as “Kathleen Daniels,” before it was too late. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Angela Montgomery. Investigators soon learned that Kathleen Daniels was a fake identity. As they closed in on the real perpetrator, the details of what Montgomery had done became clear. And to say that the details were scary would be an understatement. This is the type of case that will make you rethink befriending people on the internet. You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bobby Farrell Jr. left his home in New Richmond, Ohio, on July 6th, 2021, and never returned. The killer was a complete shock to his friends and family. He was someone Bobby trusted implicitly and had become part of the Farrell family over the years.  Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Bobby Farrell Jr. There was no shortage of persons of interest in Bobby's murder. Ex-girlfriends, jealous boyfriends, and even his best friend were all on police radar. Authorities had to wade through everyone's story to figure out exactly what happened to Bobby. His family was shocked in the end to learn who was responsible for his death.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In February 2017, Larry and Connie Van Oosten were abducted from their home by a masked man and held in a makeshift dungeon inside a basement. Authorities were shocked when they learned the suspect was someone from the Van Oostens’ small, peaceful town.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the abduction of Larry and Connie Van Oosten. Connie and Larry were both in their early ‘60s and retired. Connie once owned a flooring store, and Larry operated a pest-control company. They did well for themselves financially and were abducted because someone thought they had enough money to earn a big payday.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Grady Franklin Stiles Jr. was a carnival performer who had the genetic condition ectrodactyly. Because of this, Stiles performed under the stage name “Lobster Boy.” In 1979, Stiles was convicted of murdering his own daughter’s fiancé a day before their wedding. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Grady Stiles Jr. Grady came from a long line of carnival performers who all had the same genetic condition. Some of his children had it as well. Grady was said to have been extremely abusive to his family. He was killed in a murder-for-hire scheme orchestrated by members of his own family.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After pleading guilty to manslaughter for killing a pedestrian while speeding, Frank Freshwaters escaped from an honor farm in Ohio and spent over fifty years on the run. In 2015, the U.S. Marshals located Freshwaters in Florida, where he had started a new life under a fake identity.Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Frank Freshwaters. By all accounts, Frank had led a pretty decent life on the run and had stayed out of trouble. So the question became what should be done with a man who escaped justice but was now 80-years-old. The decision may shock you.You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetimeVisit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation informationAn Emash Digital productionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.