Case Files with Kat and Ashley
True Crime & Paranormal
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Join us each week as we discuss alcoholic beverages, our chaotic lives and do deep dives into stories involving true crime, unsolved mysteries, disappearances, murder and the paranormal. Come explore the dark side of humanity!
Episodes
- S. 8 Episode 19: Doomsday Cult with Cats
Case Files with Kat and Ashley discusses a doomsday cult that worships cats, known as Eva's Eden. The episode covers the cult's history, its previous forms, and the negative experiences of former members, touching upon themes of cults, fel…
- S. 8 Ep. 18: Fostered Then Killed: The Murder of Lisa Knoefel
Kat and Ashley discuss the murder of Lisa Knoefel, who was killed in her home in November 2012. The episode delves into the circumstances surrounding her death, suggesting a calculated and personal motive.
- S. 8 Episode 17: Who Killed the Short Family?
This episode of Case Files with Kat and Ashley covers the unsolved 2002 double murder of Michael and Mary Short, and the abduction of their nine-year-old daughter, Jennifer. The discussion addresses the circumstances of the crime and disco…
- S. 8 Episode 16: The Ritter Family Tragedy: A Rejection That Turned Deadly
Case Files with Kat and Ashley discusses the murders of Ray and Ruth Raycroft and the attempted murder of their daughter Colleen by her former partner Rick, who reportedly could not handle rejection. The episode provides resources for thos…
- S. 8 Episode 14: Disappearance of Phylicia Thomas
Case Files with Kat and Ashley discusses the disappearance of Phylicia Thomas. Phylicia was looking into the disappearance of her friend Jennifer Barziloski and may have uncovered information related to Jennifer's case. The episode covers…
- S. 8 Episode 15: Skidmore’s Secret: The Killing of Ken McElroy
In the tiny farming town of Skidmore, Missouri, nearly fifty people stood on Main Street and watched Ken McElroy die in broad daylight. When police arrived, every single witness said the same thing. “I didn’t see anything.” In this episode…
- S. 8 Episode 13: Brenda Andrew: Faith, Betrayal, & Murder
We're a little late, but Happy 7th Anniversary to US! If you've been listening to us that long -WE LOVE YOU! If you're a new listener, we LOVE YOU, TOO! Thanks, y'all - we truly mean that. This week, Kat dives into the case of Brenda Andre…
- S. 8 Episode 12: Folie à Deux: The Eriksson Twins
They say twins have unbreakable bonds. Ones where they develop secret twin languages, intense connections and experiences, and so on. But what about twins that display erratic, completely psychotic behavior together? In this episode, Ashle…
- S. 8 Episode 11: Watched, Controlled, Silenced: The Murder of Dominique ‘Nique’ Leili
** Listener discretion advised. This episode discusses stalking, domestic violence, and intimate partner homicide.** As January marks Stalking Awareness Month , Kat introduces us to Dominique “Nique” Leili - a devoted moom navigating a tro…
- S. 8 Episode 10: Amber Hagerman's Legacy: The Story Behind the AMBER Alert
In this week's episode, Ashley discusses the abduction and murder of Amber Hagerman, a 9 year old child from Arlington, TX in 1996. Her case led to the creation of the AMBER Alert system as well as the national sex offenders registry list…
- S. 8 Episode 9: Consent Is Complicated: The OneTaste Story
OneTaste marketed itself as a sexual wellness company focused on women’s empowerment through a practice called orgasmic meditation . But, federal prosecutors say something far more troubling was happening. In this episode, Kat breaks down…
- S. 8 Episode 8: The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
We originally covered this story in our first season; however since our first season is no longer available, Ashley wanted to redo it and add in the newest updates. Brian Shaffer went out with his friend drinking, he is seen entering the b…
- S. 8 Episode 7: The Butcher of Plainfield – The Ed Gein Story Part 2
It's time for Part 2 of Kat's deep dive into the monster that is Ed Gein. References: “Ed Gein.” Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Gein “Ed Gein.” Britannica – biographical overview and case summary. https://www.britannica.com/b…
- S. 8 Episode 6: The Butcher of Plainfield – The Ed Gein Story Part 1
In 1957, a missing-person call in small-town Wisconsin led police to a farmhouse that would redefine horror forever. What they found inside Ed Gein’s home shocked the nation — and inspired Psycho , The Texas Chain Saw Massacre , and The Si…
- S. 8 Episode 5: The Disappearance of Jodi Sue Huisentruit
It's been 30 years since Jodi Sue Huisentruit disappeared from her apartment complex parking lot. Jodi was a TV news anchor for KIMT in Mason City and was running late for work. She never arrived and has not been heard from since. Even 30…
- S. 8 Episode 4: Fear, Confusion, and the Vanishing of Karlie Guse
In this episode, Ashley discusses the 2018 unsolved disappearance of 16-year-old Karli Lain Guse. After a night of partying, Karli called her stepmother to pick her up. She was clearly in a state of distress and paranoia. No one called the…
- S. 8 Episode 3: The Monster in the Basement: Gary Heidnik's House of Horrors
Date night with Silence of the Lambs got Kat wondering: who on earth inspired Buffalo Bill? Meet Gary Heidnik—the preacher-turned-predator whose North Philly cellar of horrors still haunts survivors and inspired one of Hollywood’s most chi…
- S. 8 Episode 2: Vanished on Valentine’s: The 25 Year Mystery of Asha Degree
In this episode Ashley discusses the disappearance of 9 year old Asha Degree on Valentine's Day 1990. Why did she leave her house? Where was she going? And how is the Dedmon family involved? New leads are still coming in even in 2025. Anyo…
- S. 8 Episode 1: Thomas Randolph: Love, Lies, and Life Insurance
Love. Betrayal. Murder-for-hire. Thomas Randolph’s six marriages left behind a trail of broken lives and suspicious deaths. Dubbed The Black Widower, Randolph manipulated, schemed, and killed — all for money and control. In this episode, w…
- S. 7 Episode 30: Deadly Divorce: The Dan Markel Case
When beloved Florida State law professor Dan Markel was gunned down in his driveway in 2014, it shocked the academic world and ignited a years-long search for justice. But what first appeared to be a random act of violence soon unraveled i…
- S. 7 Episode 29: Michael Bruce Ross a.k.a. The Roadside Strangler
Trigger warning-- this story does include rape and murder of minors. In this episode, Ashley discusses Michael Bruce Ross aka the Roadside Strangler. He murdered eight women in the 80s before being the last person executed in Connecticut.…
- S. 7 Episode 28: Teal Swan: Spiritual Catalyst or Cult Leader?
TW: This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse, suicide, and suicidal ideation. These are deeply sensitive topics that may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care of yourself as you listen. If you or someone yo…
- S. 7 Episode 27: Where is Timmothy Pitzen?
TW: This story mentions suicide. In this week's episode Ashley discusses the 2011 disappearance of 6 year old Timmothy Pitzen. To this day, there have been no clues or leads in the case. The suicide note left by his mother Amy Pitzen ended…
- S. 7 Episode 26: From Model to Manipulator: The Kat Torres Story
**TRIGGER WARNING: MENTIONS OF SEX TRAFFICKING AND THOUGHTS OF SELF HARM. PLEASE TAKE CARE WHEN LISTENING.** This week, Kat dives into the bizarre and baffling story of Kat Torres—a Brazilian beauty queen turned psychic medium who claimed…
- S. 7 Episode 25: The Murders of Brandon Rumbaug and Lisa Gurrieri
On October 18, 2003, Brandon Rumbaugh and Lisa Gurrieri were discovered tragically murdered in the back of a white F-150 truck near Bumble Bee, Arizona. The young couple, celebrating their first anniversary, had planned an overnight campin…
- S. 7 Episode 24: William Allen Jordan: Bigamist, Conman, and the Women Who Took Him Down
In this episode, Kat dives into the jaw-dropping story of William Allen Jordan —a master manipulator who spun an intricate web of lies across continents. Posing as a CIA operative, Jordan lured multiple women into marriage, fathered childr…
- S. 7 Episode 23: The Dissappearance of Bethany Markowski
In this week's episode Ashley discusses the disappearance of Bethany Markowski who was only 11 at the time of her disappearance. Her father claims she walked into the mall but she was never seen entering and has never been since. Join us a…
- S. 7 Episode 22: Bad Actors: Dan Wozniak and Rachel Buffett
In this episode of Case Files with Kat & Ashley , Kat dives into the chilling case of Dan Wozniak—a struggling actor who committed two brutal murders in a desperate attempt to fund his wedding. What started as a plan to steal from his frie…
- S. 7 Episode 21: Gone Too Soon: The Brittany Willis Story
Brittany Willis was a 17-year-old high school student living in Wilson, NC. Two days shy of her 18th birthday, on June 28, 2004 she was kidnapped, raped and murdered. In this episode, we discuss what happened, the suspects, the trials that…
- S. 7 Episode 20: Scott Kimball - The Conman Who Fooled the FBI
What happens when a career con artist is handed a golden ticket to crime—by the FBI? In this episode, Kat dives into the twisted, mind-blowing story of Scott Lee Kimball—a fraudster, serial killer, and FBI informant who used his connection…
- S. 7 Episode 19: The Springfield Three
On June 7, 1992, three women—Suzanne Streeter (19), her mother, Sherrill Levitt (47), and friend Stacy McCall (18)—vanished from their home in Springfield, Missouri, without a trace. Their purses, cars, cigarettes, and money were left behi…
- S. 7 Episode 18: Timothy Bliefnick, the Family Feud Killer
Becky was just 41 years old when, on the afternoon of Feb. 23, 2023, her own father discovered her lifeless on the bathroom floor of her Quincy, Illinois, home. She had been dead for hours — shot a total of 14 times. None of the wounds wer…
- S. 7 Episode 17: T. Cullen Davis: Money, Murder, and Misjustice - Pt. 2
Part 2: In Part 2 of our deep dive into the twisted tale of T. Cullen Davis, we pick up where the drama left off—unpacking the shocking courtroom battles, surprising twists, and ultimate verdict that stunned the nation. With accusations of…
- S. 7 Episode 16: T. Cullen Davis: Money, Murder, and Misjustice - Pt. 1
Part 1: In this gripping episode of Case Files with Kat and Ashley , we unravel the scandalous and shocking story of T. Cullen Davis, the Texas oil heir whose life of luxury, controversy, and crime captured national headlines. Known as the…
- S. 7 Episode 15- The Disappearance of Suzanne Lyall
This week we discuss the disappearance of Suzanne Lyall, a 19 year old college student who went missing from the SUNY Albany campus. She went missing on March 2, 1998 and has never been heard from again. Who used her ID? Who used her ATM c…
- S. 7 Episode 14 - The Unsolved Christmas Mystery of the Sodder Children
Before we take a 2 week break for the holidays and travel, we wanted to leave you with a story that happened on Christmas Eve in 1945. It a devastating fire that consumed the Sodder family home in Fayetteville, West Virginia. While George…
- S. 7 Episdoe 13- Who was Ronald T. Owen?
In this episode Ashley discusses the unsolved, bizarre 1935 murder case of Ronald T. Owen aka Artemus Ogletree. There are so many unanswered questions, so many twists and turns and at this point we may never know who did it or why! Join us…
- S. 7 Episode 12 - A Thanksgiving Day Massacre
In this episode, Kat dives into the chilling story of the 2009 Thanksgiving massacre. What was meant to be a warm family gathering turned into a nightmare when Paul Merhige, an estranged relative, arrived unannounced and unleashed unimagin…
- S. 7 Episode 11: The Unsolved Murder of David Grubbs
In this week's episode Ashley discusses the 2011 unsolved murder of 23 year old Ashland man, David Grubbs. What seems like a completely random murder has terrified the community even through today. The police department however continues t…
- S. 7 Ep. 10 - Part 2: The Bamber White House Farm Murders
In part two of our deep dive into the Bamber Family murders, the story gets crazy. Was the real killer ever caught, or has an innocent man paid the price for a crime he didn't commit? Join Kat as she explores the unsettling twists and grow…
- S. 7 Episode 9: The Man Who Killed Halloween
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! In this week's episode Ashley does a deep dive about Ronald O'Bryan, the man who ruined Halloween aka THE Candy Man. Ronald was convicted of poisoning his own son with cyanide. Learn about the actual chain of events, the…
- S. 7 Episode 8: The Bamber White House Farm Murders
A horrifying night ends in the deaths of five family members. Two people could have committed the crime—one is dead, and the other is behind bars. But was justice truly served, or is this another case of a wrongful conviction? Join Kat as…
- S. 7 Episode 7: Susan Walters and Her Story of Survival
In this episode Ashley discusses the story of Susan Walters Kuhnhausen. Her husband sent a hitman to kill her but instead, she killed him. Join us as we explore her story, the aftermath and what she's doing now. Resources: 1. https://www.w…
- S. 7 Episode 6: Behind the Screen: The Very Real Threat of Cyberstalking
In this week's episode, Kat & Ashley are joined by Melissa - the Outreach, Education, & Prevention Director w/ Bay Area Turning Point to talk about all things cyberstalking. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we thought the bes…
- S. 7 Episode 5: The Henryetta Sleepover Massacre Part 2
In part 2 Ashley discusses Holly's history, her relationship with Jesse, the actual crime and how all of these organizations and adults failed these victims to the fullest extent. Always remember the names of: Rylee Elizabeth Allen, Michae…
- S. 7- Episode 4: The Henryetta Sleepover Massacre Part 1
In this episode Ashley details the criminal history of Jesse McFadden, the man responsible for the Henryetta mass murder. Once you learn about his history you too will be left wondering how in the hell was this man free to walk around and…
- S. 7 Episode 3 - The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer - Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the Long Island Serial Killer (LISK) or the Gilgo Beach Killer story, and we are joined again by Sarah Sarah! This is a HUGE & WILD story - but it's important to remind everyone that we want to honor the victims & thei…
- S. 7 Episode 2 - The Gilgo Beach Serial Killer - Part 1
This week, Kat and Ashley are joined by Sarah Sarah! (FInally!) Kat kicks off a two-part series on the gripping investigation into the Long Beach Serial Killer and his eventual capture after decades of eluding justice. Grab a drink, becaus…
- S. 7 Episode 1- Barn of Horrors and the Murder of Sierah Joughim
Join us this week as Ashley tells us about the disappearance and murder of Sierah Joughim that led investigators to discover a barn of horrors. Even though the case has a heartbreaking ending, her family turned this tragedy into a lot of p…
- S. 6 Episode 40 - Mary Anne Holmes: The Unsolved Tragedy
Grab a beer and join us as Kat talks to us about the tragic and brutal murder of Mary Anne Holmes, a 29-year-old single mother who was violently attacked in her own home in Thatcher, Arizona. On the night of July 9th, 1995, an unknown assa…