Aquilia Barnette

This week, I’m stepping away from our usual format to bring you a more candid, off-the-cuff exploration of a case that stayed with me—one that didn’t make national headlines but absolutely should have. Lisa Boldridge didn’t fire the gun that killed her ex-husband, Kurt—but prosecutors say she planned every detail. From years of harassment and […]

There are moments in life that, once seen, can never be unseen.Maybe it’s something deeply personal—like the sight of a loved one in a hospital bed. Or maybe it’s the brief but jarring glimpse of strangers in the aftermath of a tragedy. In this episode, we examine the disturbing case of Sarah Boone and Jorge […]

When tragedy strikes close to home, the line between love and danger can blur. In this episode, we explore two chilling cases where the wives—not the husbands—stood accused of murder. What leads someone to turn on the person they once vowed to love forever? And how does justice weigh intent, betrayal, and loss? Joinme as […]

Concord is the capital of New Hampshire. With low crime rates, a rich history, and nature right outside your front door, it is an idyllic place to live. And when it comes to housing, you couldn’t do much better than The Alton Woods Apartment Complex – a 41-acre complex home to a mix of older, […]

🔪 Chicago’s mob legacy—from Big Jim to Al Capone to the Family Secrets trial that exposed 18 murders. One letter brought it all down.

A while back, I covered this case live—and it’s one that’s stuck with me ever since. In this episode, we’re revisiting the infamous “Devil Made Me Do It” case, the chilling story that inspired The Conjuring 3. We’ll walk through what reportedly happened to 11-year-old David Glatzel, the controversial involvement of Ed and Lorraine Warren, […]

It’s a sad fact in doing research for these cases that facts about the victims get lost along the way. Countless reports from newspapers will detail the lives of killers, rapists, thieves, and con artists, while rarely – if ever – finding the space to tell us about the people who they hurt. The breadth […]

In some criminal cases, it’s almost like the contrast between the crime and the person committing it, which somehow makes everything more shocking. For example, when the criminal is a police officer – something that seems to occur ridiculously often – breaking the law instead of upholding it. Then there are cases where nurses intentionally […]

As a parent, sending your children off to college can be scary. It’s natural to worry about your child making the right choices, succeeding in their classes, making new friends, and whether they can take care of themselves without your help. Unfortunately, these issues pale in comparison to the reality of violence occurring on campus. […]

Surprise! In this special AMA episode, I’m answering your burning questions about true crime, podcasting, and everything in between. From the cases that haunt me most to the behind-the-scenes of creating True Crime Cases with Lanie, nothing is off-limits! Plus, I’m sharing my secret weapon for staying focused during long research sessions. Content Warnings: Discuss […]