Red Tree Crime
True Crime & Paranormal
About
Red Tree Crime is a true crime podcast that goes beyond headlines to explore the psychology of crime, police interrogations, and real investigative footage. Each episode breaks down real criminal cases, focusing on behavioral analysis, interrogation tactics, and the critical moments that lead suspects to reveal the truth. This podcast is for listeners who want to understand not just what happened, but how and why crimes unfold, through a calm, detailed, and analytical true crime narrative. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/red-tree-crime--6847553/support .
Episodes
- Detective Discovers Manipulative Boyfriend_s Evil Secret
In 2018, a manipulative boyfriend named John Smith murdered his girlfriend and hid her body under the floorboards. He was discovered after a welfare check and confessed to the crime, receiving a life sentence.
- Detective Realizes Cop Mistakenly Killed An Innocent Boy
The investigation into the 2014 shooting of Tamir Rice by an Ohio officer revealed the boy was innocent and the officer mistook his toy gun for a real weapon. No charges were filed, and the city paid a $6 million settlement.
- The Twisted Case of Jamie and Jennifer Faith
Jennifer Faith masterminded her husband Jamie's 2020 murder, hiring Darrin Lopez to carry out the killing. She manipulated Lopez with fake emails and collected $58k on GoFundMe, some of which she sent to him. Faith was sentenced to life in…
- Detective Left Stunned After Daughter_s Confession
In this true crime episode, the killing of a man in Michigan in 2019 is investigated. The lead detective
- Man Murders Teen To Keep His Horrifying Secret
This true crime episode covers the 2015 murder of Skylar Neese in West Virginia. Her friends, Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf, killed her to hide a secret relationship. Both were convicted and sentenced to prison.
- Teen_s Pregnancy Lie Turns into Murder Investigation _ The Case of Annie Kasprzak
The 2012 murder of 15-year-old Annie Kasprzak is examined, where a lie about pregnancy may have led to her death. Her body was found in the Jordan River, and her boyfriend, Darwin Christopher Bagshaw, was convicted of murder.
- She Fell In Love With a Murderer And Then She Was Killed _ The Case of Louise Ellis
This episode of Red Tree Crime examines the murder of Louise Ellis by her husband, Darren Fouracre, a convicted killer she met while he was imprisoned. The investigation explores the psychological factors involved in their relationship lea…
- The Unbelievable Case of Alison Botha _ Nearly Decapitated and Left for Dead
This true crime episode details the 1994 attack on Alison Botha in South Africa. Abducted, raped, and left for dead with her throat nearly severed and abdomen disemboweled, she miraculously survived and became a motivational speaker and ad…
- The Heartbreaking Case of Carly Ryan
15-year-old Carly Ryan was murdered in 2007 by Garry Francis Newman, who posed as "Brandon Kane" online. Newman groomed Carly for 18 months before meeting her and committing the crime. Her mother's advocacy led to new legislation in Austra…
- THE COUGH SYRUP KILLER_ The Case of Lauren Hugelmaier
Lauren Hugelmaier was convicted of orchestrating the murders of her husband and a friend. Despite her claims of a masked intruder, evidence including her internet searches and blood spatter analysis indicated her involvement. She pleaded g…
- THE DARKNESS WITHIN _ THE CASE OF ANGELA DIAZ
The podcast episode details the horrific case of Angela Diaz, who was entrusted with the care of 2-year-old Brooklyn March. Diaz inflicted fatal injuries on the child through abuse and neglect, leading to Brooklyn's death. Diaz pleaded gui…
- The Disturbing Case of the Amazon Review Killer
This true crime episode investigates Todd Kohlhepp, a South Carolina real estate agent who murdered at least seven people between 2003 and 2016. His crimes, including the kidnapping and murder of Kala Brown and Charlie Carver, were foresha…
- THE PIG FARM KILLER
This true crime episode explores the case of Robert "Willie" Pickton, Canada's most prolific serial killer. Pickton lured vulnerable women to his pig farm, murdered them, and fed their remains to his hogs. Convicted of six murders, he died…
- THE BAIN FAMILY MURDERS PART 2
In the second part of the Bain family murders case, David Bain was acquitted in a 2009 retrial after new evidence emerged, including ballistics and pathology reports. The defense argued Robin Bain was unstable and potentially responsible,…
- THE DISTURBING CASE OF CARL TANZLER
This episode of Red Tree Crime examines the life and actions of Carl Tanzler, a radiologist who spent seven years living with the preserved corpse of a tuberculosis patient he claimed was his soulmate. It explores the circumstances of his…
- THE CALDWELL TRIPLE MURDERS
The Caldwell Triple Murders episode details the discovery of three victims—Cheryl Baker, Nadja Medley, and her daughter Payton—shot to death and hidden in a shed on a rural Idaho property. The investigation focused on Gerald "Mike" Bulling…
- The Case of Lauren Burk
The podcast episode details the murder of Lauren Burk, an 18-year-old college student, on March 4, 2008. She was abducted, robbed, and shot by Courtney Lockhart, a veteran, who was later convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death.
- THE BAIN FAMILY MURDERS
In 1994, David Bain reported the deaths of his parents and three siblings at their Dunedin home. Initially suspected, David was convicted of the murders but later acquitted at a retrial after the Privy Council found a miscarriage of justic…
- SOLVED AFTER 17 YEARS _ The Unbelievable Case of Mike Williams
The disappearance of Mike Williams in 2000 was initially ruled a drowning. Seventeen years later, his best friend confessed to his murder, revealing a plot involving an affair and an insurance policy. The friend received immunity, while Wi…
- MOVING TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD _ London Rental Hunting
This sleep story follows Alex's challenging move from Sydney to London, detailing her difficult search for affordable housing in the city's notoriously tough rental market and her eventual discovery of a kind stranger's help.
- Mum Found Severed Head In Sons Room _ The Case of Brian Cohee
This episode of Red Tree Crime examines the 2021 murder of Warren Barnes by 19-year-old Brian Cohee. It details the discovery of the crime by Cohee's mother, the investigation, and Cohee's subsequent conviction and life sentence.
- THE DISTURBING CASE OF DANIEL LAPLANTE _ The Boy In The Walls
This true crime episode investigates the disturbing case of Daniel LaPlante, a teenager who secretly lived inside a family's walls in 1986 before committing multiple murders, including that of Priscilla Gustafson and her two young children…
- THE BILLIONAIRE MURDERS _ The Case of Barry and Honey Sherman
Barry and Honey Sherman, Canadian billionaires, were found murdered in their Toronto mansion by ligature strangulation. Despite an initial murder-suicide theory by police, a second autopsy revealed it was a double homicide. The case remain…
- SOLVED_ The Case of Matthew Misener
The Red Tree Crime podcast details the murder of Matthew Misener, who was ambushed and killed by his ex-wife's boyfriend, Eduardo Montano Jr. The crime was a conspiracy orchestrated by his ex-wife, Georgina Misener, stemming from a bitter…
- The Disturbing Case of Bill Nelson
This episode investigates the 2018 murder of Joleen Cummings by her co-worker Kimberly Kessler. Kessler, who was living under an assumed identity and had evaded the FBI for years, was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to li…
- SOLVED_ The Twisted Case of Joleen Cummings
This episode covers the 2018 murder of hairstylist Joleen Cummings by her co-worker Kimberly Kessler. Kessler, using a stolen identity and multiple aliases, murdered and dismembered Cummings. Despite Kessler's attempts to conceal the crime…
- Deborah Tries Manipulating Police But Realizes She_s Going To Prison
This episode details a case where a suspect attempted to manipulate police with changing stories and emotional tactics. However, evidence from her phone exposed her lies, leading to her realization of impending imprisonment. The episode fe…
- Mom Goes Out For A Threesome INSTANTLY REGRETS IT
This true crime episode investigates the murder of Samantha Runnion, a mother of two found stabbed in a field. The investigation focused on David Lee Taylor Jr., who had reportedly contacted Runnion the night she died. Runnion's 13-year-ol…
- SOLVED AFTER 25 YEARS _ THE CASE OF GAIL AND RICK BRINK
The 1987 murders of newlyweds Gail and Rick Brink, shot to death in their home, remained unsolved for 25 years. A cold case investigation reopened in 2011 led to the arrest and conviction of Gail's brother, Ryan Wyngarden, who confessed to…
- Savage Male Sex Worker Lights Client On Fire
This true crime episode details the murder of Stephen B. Anderson, who was doused in lighter fluid and set on fire by sex worker Emmanuel M. Burrus in a Virginia Beach motel parking lot. Burrus was charged with first- and second-degree mur…
- Mom Boys Unalived After Her Sister Slept With Them (Allegedly)
This true crime episode investigates the alleged murder of two sons by their mother after she discovered her sister's involvement with them. The episode delves into the psychology of enmeshed relationships and familial betrayal, referencin…
- The Case of Kim Wall _ The Submarine Murder
This episode covers the 2017 murder of journalist Kim Wall, who disappeared after boarding Peter Madsen's submarine. The investigation revealed Madsen's shifting stories, forensic evidence of torture and dismemberment, and ultimately led t…
- Detectives Realize The Murderer Is A Paranoid Schizophrenic
This true crime episode examines cases where detectives realize suspects are dealing with paranoid schizophrenia, impacting interrogations and legal proceedings. It analyzes the Wieambilla shooting inquest and a New Jersey psychiatric hosp…
- Melissa Paid _50 An Hour To Her Victim
Melissa Short was convicted of kidnapping and burglary for orchestrating a home invasion after a paid sexual encounter. She received a sentence of 19 to 25.5 years in prison.
- Karen Killed Husband For _Being Mean_
This true crime episode examines Karen's murder of her husband, allegedly for 'being mean.' The prosecution argued against abuse, while the defense cited psychological cruelty. Experts discuss self-defense, manslaughter, and revenge.
- Deplorable Hilary Realizes She Is Going To Prison
This true crime episode details the arrest and prosecution of a wealthy, connected woman who believed herself immune to the law. It examines her psychological journey through denial, rage, and acceptance as she faces federal charges, using…
- Laughing Karen Thinks She Can Outsmart Police
This episode analyzes the interrogation of an entitled suspect who initially believes she can outsmart the police due to her social status. Her demeanor shifts when confronted with security footage, revealing an "entitlement collapse" as s…
- This Police Interview Will Destroy Your Soul(
This true crime episode analyzes a disturbing police interview where a caregiver calmly details his crimes against a child. Experts in forensic psychology and child abuse investigation discuss psychopathy and the toll of such cases on law…
- Meth Parents Asked Why Their Child_s Skin Is Peeling Off
This true crime episode investigates severe child neglect and methamphetamine exposure, where a toddler suffered chemical burns and physical deterioration due to parental drug use. Experts analyze the case using interrogation transcripts,…
- Fake D4VD Lies To Police INSTANTLY REGRETS IT
This episode breaks down an interrogation where a suspect attempts to impersonate another person to evade justice. The analysis, featuring criminal psychologists and interrogation experts, details his failed attempt and the moment he was c…
- P_dophile Lies To Police INSTANTLY REGRETS IT
This true crime episode analyzes the interrogation of a convicted child predator whose lies to police were quickly exposed by forensic evidence, including chat logs and geolocation data. Experts discuss how predators manipulate and how for…
- OCD Karen kills husband over dirty dishes
This is a true crime episode about a woman with diagnosed OCD who killed her husband over a plate left in the sink. The episode investigates the escalation of the argument to a fatal stabbing or shooting. Forensic psychologists, domestic v…
- When The Wife Realizes Her Husband Has A Second Wife
This true crime episode explores cases of husbands with secret second families, uncovering fraud, identity theft, and murder. It delves into the psychology of bigamy and the devastating impact on the wives involved.
- 26 Year Old Savagely Beat Toddler To Death
In this true crime episode, a 26-year-old caregiver beat a toddler to death, inflicting blunt force trauma. Despite the suspect
- 22 Year Old Father Asked Why A Child_s Liver is Torn _ Ribs Broken
This true crime episode examines the case of a 22-year-old father accused of fatally injuring his infant son. The description details autopsy findings of a torn liver and broken ribs, deemed abusive trauma inconsistent with the father's co…
- The most distraught suspect you_ll ever see - JCS INSPIRED
This episode analyzes an interrogation inspired by JCS, focusing on a suspect who immediately breaks down, showing extreme remorse and grief. Experts examine the psychological factors behind spontaneous confessions, including remorse and p…
- Laughing Suspect Realizes He_s Going To Prison
This episode breaks down a police interrogation where a laughing suspect transitions to despair upon seeing a photograph, signifying his realization of impending prison. Experts analyze the psychological shift and body language, using real…
- Lazy Mom Allows Disabled Daughter To Be Eaten By Lice _ Crabs
This true crime episode details a horrific case of criminal neglect where a mother allowed her disabled daughter to be severely infested with lice and crab lice, leading to raw, infected skin. Experts analyze the mother's statements and th…
- Dad Wanted Divorce So She Murdered Them All
This true crime episode examines a case where a wife, upon learning of her husband's desire for divorce, allegedly murdered his family. The episode analyzes the psychology behind such acts, discusses missed warning signs, and the killer's…
- Possessed man commits murder
This true crime episode examines cases where defendants claimed demonic possession or external voices compelled them to commit murder, exploring the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and violence with expert analysis.