Main Cases Covered
Adam Lanza (Sandy Hook, 2012): Planned for years, left disturbing writings, hints, and researched other mass shootings extensively. Killed his mother before attacking the school, leaving behind manifestos and digital evidence of careful preparation.
Audrey/Aiden Hale (Nashville, 2023): Planned attack for over five years, left detailed journals and maps, bought firearms legally, and expressed desire for notoriety in her writings. The attack was committed at her former school.
Seung-Hui Cho (Virginia Tech, 2007): Exhibited warning signs and withdrew socially, left manifestos and videos, stockpiled weapons and practiced shooting for months before killing 32 people.
Eric Harris & Dylan Klebold (Columbine, 1999): Planned their attack for over a year, built multiple bombs, acquired weapons, and left behind journals outlining their intentions.
Pekka-Eric Auvinen (Jokela, Finland, 2007): Left online posts and manifestos, acquired a firearm legally, and left a detailed digital trail before his attack.
Tim Kretschmer (Winnenden, Germany, 2009): Planned his attack after a long period of depression and therapy, accessed family firearms, and left possible online warnings.
Jeff Weise (Red Lake, 2005): Socially isolated, posted disturbing animations and blog entries, and showed clear obsession with previous shootings before his own attack.
Dimitrios Pagourtzis (Santa Fe, Texas, 2018): Bought ammo and prepared pipe bombs, showed Columbine obsession, and left journals detailing his grievances and desire for infamy.
List of Dictators Featured
Nicolai Ceaușescu (Romania, 1989): Overthrown in the Romanian Revolution after 24 years of brutal rule, Ceaușescu and his wife Elena were captured, given a rapid, staged trial, and executed by firing squad. Footage of their deaths spread worldwide shortly after, and their downfall marked the end of decades of oppression.
Benito Mussolini (Italy, 1945): After fleeing Milan, Mussolini and his mistress were caught by partisans, summarily executed without trial, and their bodies publicly displayed in Milan. The images became an iconic symbol of fascism’s demise in Italy.
Rafael Trujillo (Dominican Republic, 1961): After over 30 years of dictatorship and a reign marked by ruthless suppression and assassinations, Trujillo was ambushed and killed by gunmen with US backing. His death led to brutal reprisals by loyalists before the regime finally fell.
Samuel Doe (Liberia, 1990): After a violent decade in power, Doe was captured during the civil war, tortured, and executed on camera by rebel leader Prince Johnson’s forces. The brutality of his televised killing shocked viewers and symbolized Liberia’s descent into chaos.
Muammar Gaddafi (Libya, 2011): Gaddafi was captured trying to flee his besieged hometown of Sirte. Videos showed him bloodied, beaten, and ultimately shot by rebels. His public death ended 42 years of rule but plunged Libya into further instability.
Saddam Hussein (Iraq, 2006): Saddam was tried and sentenced to death by hanging for crimes against humanity. A shaky cell phone video of his execution, complete with jeers from his captors, was leaked online, sparking global reactions and debates about justice versus revenge.
Key Cases Highlighted
Sophie Lionnet (London, 2017): French nanny murdered by her employers Sabrina Kouider and Ouissem Medouni, burned in a garden bonfire after weeks of starvation, interrogation, and violent delusions related to her employer’s celebrity ex. The couple was convicted after audio recordings and physical evidence revealed the abuse and cover-up attempts.
Alexis Rasmussen (Utah, 2011): Teen babysitter for Eric and Dea Millerberg, a drug-dealing couple. Alexis died after being forcibly injected with drugs; her body was hidden and only discovered weeks later after a gang member tipped authorities. Dea testified against Eric, leading to both being convicted for their roles in her death and cover-up.
Unnamed Babysitter (Adelaide, 2016): Teen was tortured for 18 hours by drug-addicted couple Joshua Gent and Kira Baker, with friends participating. She was accused of “snitching” and suffered prolonged humiliation and physical abuse, recorded on video. Multiple perpetrators received lengthy sentences, except one who received a suspended sentence.
Unnamed Teen (Chennai, India, 2024): Domestic worker brutally abused by her employers and their network for months, ultimately dying on Diwali after being beaten and burned. Six people were arrested in a case highlighting systemic issues around domestic worker abuse and child labor in India.
Notable Cases Featured
Grace Millane (New Zealand, 2018): British backpacker murdered by Jesse Kempson, whom she met via Tinder. After her death, he tried to cover up the crime in clumsy ways, but was caught due to strong digital and physical evidence and sentenced to life in prison.
Daniel Drayton (USA, 2018): Used apps like Tinder and Plenty of Fish to lure multiple women. He murdered Samantha Stewart in New York and sexually assaulted others, escaping detection partly due to court and bail failures. He was eventually arrested after more violent attacks.
Khalil Wheeler-Weaver (New Jersey, 2016): Targeted vulnerable women on the app Tagged, murdering at least three between August and November 2016. Digital forensics and the efforts of surviving victims and their families led to his conviction and a 160-year prison sentence.
Sydney Loofe (Nebraska, 2017): Lured by couple Bailey Boswell and Aubrey Trail through Tinder. Loofe was murdered and dismembered in an especially depraved case involving occult fantasies, with both perpetrators later sentenced to life (Boswell) and death (Trail).
Liam Smith (UK, 2022): Murdered by Michael Hillier and Rachel Fulstow, who plotted his death as revenge after an online-facilitated encounter. Fulstow and Hillier meticulously planned and executed the killing, later receiving life sentences when caught by investigators using digital evidence and surveillance.
Highlighted Cases
Gloria Zamora (USA, 2025): Fitness coach and mother of seven with over 90K TikTok followers, killed along with a friend by her estranged, abusive husband in a suspected jealousy-driven shooting while dining out.
Valeria Marquez (Mexico, 2025): Beauty influencer shot dead while livestreaming at her salon in Zapopan. She may have been targeted due to personal relationships or broader issues with gender-based violence in Mexico.
Gabriel Jesús Simentó (Venezuela, 2025): Outspoken TikTok activist known for exposing corruption and organized crime, killed on livestream after criticizing local gangs and officials; the violent home invasion was captured on camera.
Sana Yasef (Pakistan, 2025): Medical student and lifestyle influencer with millions of followers, fatally shot at home by a rejected stalker fan, sparking national outrage and discussions on women’s safety.
Om Fad (Iraq, 2024): Popular for dance and lifestyle content, she faced government crackdowns and was shot dead outside her home by a suspected assassin, highlighting dangers for women in conservative societies.
Afeşyan Cüloğur (Turkey, 2025): “Mukbang” content creator who died of obesity-related health complications after years of consuming massive meals ‘for the algorithm’.
Joshua Blackledge (USA, 2025): Teenage TikTok star who died by suicide, leaving behind a grieving online community and family. His story highlighted issues of hidden mental health struggles.
Rachel Yaffa (USA, 2024): Chronicled her battle with rare liver cancer on TikTok, inspiring thousands with honest updates before passing away at 27.
Fabiola Peña (Venezuela/Peru, 2025): Venezuelan dancer “China Baby,” dismembered and murdered in Lima, Peru under suspicious circumstances possibly linked to criminal threats.
Jaier Schneider (USA, 2024): Aspiring artist who disappeared after a night out and was later found deceased in his vehicle. His death was ruled an accident, but family doubts remain.
Key Incidents Covered
Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, New Jersey, 2021: Officers brutally assaulted female inmates during a cell extraction, using unnecessary force and filing false reports to cover it up. Despite video evidence, all officers were acquitted, sparking public outrage.
Auckland Prison, New Zealand, 2017: After an inmate attacked a guard, three officers were recorded using excessive force to subdue prisoners, including kicking an unconscious man and breaking another's ankle. Charges were filed, but the legality of force was disputed in court.
Harris County Joint Processing Center, Texas, 2024: Officers violently beat an inmate without cause, continuing even after he was subdued. The incident was caught on surveillance, but charges against officers were dropped due to lack of evidence. An investigation requested by the inmate's attorney is ongoing.
Midstate Correctional Facility, New York, 2025: Two veteran corrections officers fatally beat an inmate with extensive injuries. The officers later conspired to cover up the assault by planting evidence and filing false reports. Ten officers were charged, awaiting trial.
HMP Wandsworth, London, 2024–2025: Female prison officer Linda Abro was filmed having a sexual relationship with a male inmate while in uniform, undermining prison discipline and staff safety. She was convicted of misconduct and sentenced to 15 months.
Key Incidents Covered
Judge Gina Hawkins (Broward County): Caught on surveillance grabbing and shaking a court employee in anger. Initially denied but later admitted to the physical contact. Faces federal charges for obstructing arrest and concealing a person after helping an undocumented immigrant evade law enforcement.
Judge Kenneth King (Detroit): Removed from child-related cases and teaching after ordering a sleeping juvenile offender on a court education program to be handcuffed and staged a mock trial, which was deemed excessive and humiliating.
Judge Joseph Claps (Cook County, Chicago): Charged for accidentally dropping a loaded firearm in a courthouse; the case was controversial with charges eventually dropped due to lack of evidence but raised concerns of leniency due to status.
Judge Michael Bachmann (Hamilton County): Forced to resign following physically escorting and detaining a woman who was upset in court, leading to charges for abuse and civil rights violations.
Judge John Murphy (Florida): Engaged in physical altercation with an attorney after a contentious courtroom episode; suspended and ultimately removed from the bench due to violent behavior.
Judge Richard Scot (Las Vegas): Had multiple outbursts including throwing the US Constitution in court and ejecting jurors, leading to judicial investigations and career damage.
Judge Fred Scott: Involved in controversial case decisions undermining convictions, raising questions about impartiality.
Judge Robert Nally (Maryland): Ordered the use of a stun weapon on a defendant for speaking out of turn; convicted of civil rights violations leading to disbarment and fines.
Detailed Cases Covered:
John Wayne Gacy: Known as the killer clown, he spent his final day oddly calm, focusing on a lawsuit over his prison artwork. His last meal included KFC and other favorites. His execution by lethal injection was delayed due to technical issues.
Ted Bundy: In his last 24 hours, Bundy was emotional and introspective, confessing to 30 murders. He refused special last meals, accepted religious rites, and was executed in Florida's electric chair amid public celebration.
Albert Fish: Obsessed with pain and cruelty, Fish spent his final hours writing obscene notes and showed eerie calmness during electrocution, which had to be doubled due to a short circuit caused by needles in his body.
Richard Ramirez: The Night Stalker died quietly in a hospital from natural causes under heavy guard. Known for terrorizing Los Angeles, his death closed a brutal chapter with no dramatic last words.
Peter Kürten: The Vampire of Düsseldorf approached execution with morbid curiosity, enjoyed indulgent last meals, and faced the guillotine with calm, fascinated by the spectacle.
Timothy McVeigh: Responsible for the Oklahoma City bombing, McVeigh spent his last hours calmly, eating ice cream and refusing last words, but handing out a poem symbolizing defiance.
Tommy Lynn Sells: Known as the Coast to Coast Killer, remained silent and emotionless at execution after a chaotic life of crimes.
Jeffrey Dahmer: Killed in prison by another inmate after many years in custody, his death was a grim poetic justice for his horrific crimes.
Wesley Allen Dodd: Chose hanging to mirror his last victim's fate. Calm and cooperative, he was executed in Washington, with final words expressing a dark outlook.
Eileen Wornos: America’s first female serial killer remained volatile and paranoid until the end, died after refusing sedatives, gave a cryptic final statement, and smiled defiantly upon execution.
Some killers made bizarre or macabre requests that underscored their detachment from reality, such as wanting specific music, unusual foods, or symbolic objects to accompany them in death.
Others made statements or demands reflecting remorse, denial, or continued manipulation to affect their legacy or the perceptions of their crimes.
Key Stories Covered:
Red, White and Bthun Family: Florida-based travel vloggers who unknowingly captured footage of Gabby Petito's van days before her remains were found in Wyoming. Their video helped the FBI locate the body and sparked a nationwide manhunt for her fiancé Brian Laundrie.
Kevin Hansen (Lawn Care Juggernaut): Found a dead body in a foreclosed, abandoned home’s backyard while mowing the lawn and filming. He alerted police, and the property became an active crime scene.
Jeremy Bosides (Exploring with Nug): A scuba diver with sonar tech who found a submerged car in a river in Tennessee containing remains of two long-missing teenagers. His discovery reignited investigation and brought closure after 21 years.
James Hankle (Echo Divers): A YouTuber and scuba diver who solved a decade-old missing persons case in Missouri by locating a Navy veteran’s car in a pond, helping resolve the mystery after years of cold case limbo.
Levi Comtock (Supply Haw 1775): Colorado off-roader who unearthed multiple abandoned women’s high heels in a desert area, suspecting a serial killer dump site, though authorities cited past illegal dumping in the area.
Fred and Sheila McCoy (Hatfield McCoy Museum Adventures): Retired couple credited with finding the body of a sniper who terrorized a Kentucky highway. Their YouTube livestream helped locate the suspect’s remains after an 11-day manhunt.
Adventures with Purpose: Volunteer dive team that located the car and remains of missing California teen Kylie Rodney after official searches had failed.
Dosawuchi (South Korea): YouTuber streaming live who discovered a dead body inside a car at an abandoned villa and promptly alerted authorities.
Matthew Nunez: Urban explorer in Milwaukee who found partial human remains in a long-abandoned church while filming for his channel. The victim remained unidentified and the case is ongoing.
