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The Laundry Man Cometh! A 1950s Chicago Love Triangle
Yeah, it was a “Dear Ray” letter. Thirty-one-year-old Edna had taken pen to paper to announce she was leaving her old man. That was last Friday. What a hell of a way to end the work week.
Rod Kackley
Jul 252 min read


Love. Obsession. Murder.
Love is supposed to bring happiness and security. In these five shocking true crime cases, it brought obsession, betrayal, greed, revenge, and murder. Discover the real-life stories behind *When Love Turns Deadly*.
Rod Kackley
Jun 241 min read


TRUE MURDER: The Most Shocking Killers in True Crime History
I joined TRUE MURDER host Dan Zupansky to discuss Stolen Lives: The Gallego Murders and one of the most disturbing murder partnerships in American true crime history.
Rod Kackley
May 201 min read


What Starts in Grand Rapids Ends in Grand Rapids
When a young woman dies suddenly inside her Grand Rapids apartment, detectives suspect natural causes. There are no signs of violence. No witnesses. No clear explanation. Then the medical examiner discovers a tiny puncture mark. By then, the killer is already gone. While Grand Rapids detectives struggle to piece together Bella Black’s final days, the man responsible sits unnoticed inside a Dublin coffee shop reading newspaper coverage of the case he left behind. But the farth
Rod Kackley
May 121 min read


Free Today!! Stolen Lives: The Gallego Murders, A Shocking True Crime Story
If you haven’t read this one yet, it’s FREE RIGHT NOW! A chilling true crime story of murder, manipulation, and survival Stolen Lives: The Gallego Murders, A Shocking True Crime Story! Grab it Here!
Rod Kackley
May 101 min read


Unveiling the Top (20)26 Shocking True Crime Stories of the 21st Century
True crime stories have captivated audiences worldwide, revealing the darkest corners of human nature and the complexities of justice. The 21st century has brought a wave of cases that shocked communities, challenged law enforcement, and sparked widespread media attention. This post explores 26 of the most gripping true crime stories from the last two decades, each with unique details that continue to fascinate and haunt. Crime scene tape blocking a quiet suburban street at d
Rod Kackley
May 44 min read


Free Today! Sunset Strip Murders!
If you haven't read this one yet, it is FREE RIGHT NOW! Sunset Strip Murders! A brutal true crime story set in the heart of Los Angeles. Grab it here! NEW HORROR FICTION COMING SOON!
Rod Kackley
May 41 min read


Watched To Death: A St. Isidore Serial Killer Thriller
She was live on camera when she vanished. Thousands of viewers saw it happen.
No one could explain it. When a young woman disappears during a late-night webcam show, police dismiss it as a stunt—another desperate grab for attention in a world built on clicks and followers. But at the struggling St. Isidore Chronicle, reporter Joy knows better. This wasn’t a performance.
It was a hunt. With ambitious intern Amanda at her side, Joy digs into the woman’s online life and uncovers
Rod Kackley
Apr 141 min read


Stolen Lives: The Gallego Murders, A NEW Shocking True Crime Story
Charlene wasn’t just a witness. She was part of it.
And Gerald wasn’t just a predator. He was building something far darker—a life fueled by domination, manipulation, and violence.
Rod Kackley
Apr 11 min read
Taylor Parker: The Murder Fueled by a Deadly Lie, A Shocking True Crime Story
To friends, family, and even coworkers, Taylor Parker appeared to be a woman excitedly preparing for motherhood.
She posted about her pregnancy online.She shared photos of baby clothes and nursery items.She talked about doctor visits and upcoming due dates.
The problem was simple—and horrifying.
Parker was never pregnant.
Rod Kackley
Mar 254 min read


What's Up With Me? Glad You Asked...
In the Quiet Horror series, each book is a collection of unsettling short stories set in ordinary places where something isn’t quite right—quiet towns, lonely highways, empty houses, late-night bus rides, and rooms where the lights should have stayed on.
Rod Kackley
Mar 72 min read
A Crime Hidden in Plain Sight, A Shocking True Crime Story
According to Kenney, Frazee had been planning Kelsey Berreth’s murder for months.
Kenney told investigators that Frazee had asked her multiple times to kill Kelsey. In one alleged plan, she was supposed to poison Kelsey’s coffee. In another, she was supposed to attack her during a visit to Colorado.
Kenney said she refused each time.
Rod Kackley
Mar 64 min read
When an Online Obsession Turned Deadly, A Shocking True Crime Story
At first glance, the crime made little sense. The Amato family appeared stable and close-knit. They lived in a modest but comfortable home in Chuluota, a small community northeast of Orlando. Friends and neighbors described them as a quiet family with no obvious enemies.
But as detectives began digging into Grant Amato’s life, they discovered something troubling.
Rod Kackley
Mar 64 min read


She Really Hated My Book! An Amazing True Story
Woman emailed me five years ago to tell me that she hated one of my books so much that she burned it. Last night, I thought of the perfect response.
Rod Kackley
Mar 31 min read
Remembering the Victims of the Kalamazoo Shooting Tragedy on February 20 2016
Jason Dalton, a rideshare driver, carried out a series of shootings over several hours across different locations in Kalamazoo. The randomness and brutality of the attacks left residents in fear and confusion. The victims were ordinary people going about their daily lives when they were suddenly caught in this violent act.
Rod Kackley
Feb 203 min read


Ten years ago tonight, this happened. A Shocking True Crime Story...
Jason Dalton seemed like any other driver on the road. But as he ferried passengers across Kalamazoo, Dalton became convinced that something had taken over his iPhone — a flashing app icon that shifted from red to black, a digital signal he believed was commanding him to kill.
Rod Kackley
Feb 201 min read
What Investigators Will Look for Next in the Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
With DNA confirmed, signs of forced entry documented, and the case firmly classified as an apparent abduction, investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie have now moved into the most analytically demanding phase of the investigation.
Rod Kackley
Feb 43 min read
DNA Confirmed, Ransom Notes Scrutinized, Still No Suspect: The Evidence Trail in the Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
The most significant confirmed development in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, is that investigators have confirmed DNA collected at her home belongs to Nancy,
Rod Kackley
Feb 44 min read


Three More Shocking True Crime, Serial Killer Stories
Hi Shocking True Crime Fans! What a week! What a month! I’ve been shoveling snow every day for more than two weeks, and I need to go out again today as soon as I send this message to you. Of course, I know there are plenty of you who have it much worse than we do here in Michigan. Hang in there. Spring has to get here eventually, right? But it’s not here yet. So while we shiver together, you’ll need something to read. I wrapped up the Shocking True Crime Serial Killers six-pa
Rod Kackley
Jan 312 min read


When Killers Go Viral: How Social Media Changed Modern Murder, A Shocking True Crime Story
Today’s killers need Wi-Fi.
In the modern era, violence doesn’t just happen in the shadows anymore. It happens in front of cameras, timelines, comment sections, and live feeds. Some offenders don’t just want to commit crimes.
They want an audience.
Rod Kackley
Jan 302 min read
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