Crime Connections

Ronald Sisman + Elizabeth Platzman

On Halloween night in 1981, photographer Ronald Sisman and college art student Elizabeth Platzman were brutally murdered in their Chelsea duplex. A group of masked intruders stormed in, torturing the couple before executing them. The crime scene suggested they were searching for something, but what?

At first, investigators suspected Ronald’s rumored ties to drugs and the local drug trade as the motive. However, a shocking twist came when an informant claimed David Berkowitz, the "Son of Sam," had eerily predicted the crime weeks before it happened.

A chilling unsolved mystery that continues to haunt New York City.

James Worley Part II

In 2016, Sierah Joughin, a 20-year-old college student, was riding her bike home through rural Ohio when she was brutally attacked and abducted by James Worley. This was no random crime—Worley had carefully planned his assault, taking Sierah to a hidden barn rigged with restraints and tools of torture. Her body was later found in a cornfield, just a few miles from Worley’s home, leaving a trail of devastation for her family and the community. As the investigation unfolded, a chilling truth emerged: Worley had been convicted of a similar attack in the 1990s when he attempted to abduct another woman, who miraculously escaped. Yet, despite this violent history, the public had not been alerted to the danger he posed. Join us as we finish part two by digging deep into the life and lethal secrets of James Worley, exposing the missed warnings and unanswered questions that may have cost multiple lives.

James Worley

In 1995, 19-year-old Tabitha Guth vanished in Toledo, Ohio, only to be found murdered a month later. At the time, investigators struggled to find solid leads, and the case went cold. However, when authorities began to connect the dots with a string of similar unsolved murders from the 1980s, a disturbing pattern emerged. Many of the victims were young women whose bodies had been found just miles away from where James Worley, a man with a dark history of violence against women, lived. Worley’s eventual arrest in 2016 for the abduction and brutal murder of Sierah Joughin raised unsettling questions. In part one of our two-part series, we dive into James Worley's twisted life, exploring his potential involvement in multiple cold cases and how his capture for Joughin’s murder finally exposed his deadly past. Join us as we examine the grim possibility that Worley's trail of terror began long before he was ever brought to justice.

Catch Up #3

This week, we’re diving into updates on some of the cases we've covered. Get the latest developments on Katelyn Markham, Toyah Cordingley, the Delphi Murders, the Idaho University Killings, and Gabby Petito.

Tune in for the newest details and unexpected twists in these ongoing investigations.

Dee Warner

In April 2021, 52-year-old Dee Warner vanished from her home in Tipton, Michigan, leaving behind her car, her phone, and countless questions. Her daughter Rikkel discovered her missing that Sunday morning, sparking a desperate search that would span over three years. What really happened on the night of April 24th? And why did her husband’s story raise suspicion?

Now, in a shocking turn of events, Dee's remains have been discovered on her husband's property. Join us as we dive into the mystery, the investigation, and the heartbreaking resolution.

Priscilla Johnson

Join us as we delve into the disturbing and unsolved case of Priscilla Johnson, a 32-year-old woman whose life was brutally cut short after a New Year’s Eve celebration in 2002. Priscilla spent the evening with friends and was dropped off at home in good spirits.

A week later, her family found her house in disarray, with bloodstains on the floor, walls, and mattress, but no sign of Priscilla. Months later, a man walking his dog discovered a human skull in a remote area. Forensic analysis confirmed it was Priscilla’s, but the rest of her remains were never found.

To this day, no one knows who took Priscilla’s life or why. Investigators and her family continue to search for the truth behind this chilling and heartbreaking crime.

Zach Porter

In the summer of 2013, 25-year-old Zachary Porter sold his BMW for a motorcycle and cash via Craigslist. Weeks later, the buyer wanted to repurchase the bike. On July 23, Zach drove to meet the buyer, who was supposed to give him a ride back to McMinnville, Oregon. He texted his father that he arrived safely and later told a friend the sale was complete. Hours passed with no word from Zach, and his family reported him missing. To this day, Zachary Porter remains missing, and his case has gone cold.

Bardstown Part II

On July 3, 2015, Crystal Rogers and Brooks Houck visited his family's farm before returning home. The next morning, Crystal was gone. Brooks claimed he last saw her the night before, but he did not report her missing. On July 5, Crystal's mother, Sherry Ballard, reported her disappearance. That same day, Crystal’s father, Tommy Ballard, found her abandoned car with her belongings inside.

 

Brooks Houck was quickly suspected and questioned by police, but his brother Nick Houck, a Bardstown Police Officer, advised him to end the interview. Despite the evidence, progress stalled until August 2016.

 

Tragedy struck again when Tommy Ballard was fatally shot while hunting with his grandson. Authorities found no substantial evidence, but Tommy had suspected he was being watched due to his relentless search for Crystal.

 

Little progress has been made, but the cases remain unsolved, shrouded in mystery and suspicion.

Bardstown Part I

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing decade that began on May 25th, 2013, in the tight-knit town of Bardstown, Kentucky. This peaceful community was shattered by the ambush and murder of officer Jason Ellis, a dedicated K-9 officer. A year later, the brutal slayings of Kathy and Samantha Netherland, a beloved teacher and her teenage daughter, deepened the town’s trauma. 

In 2015, the disappearance of young mother Crystal Rogers added to the fear and uncertainty, especially when her abandoned car was found with no trace of her. The tragedy worsened in 2016 when Crystal’s father, Tommy Ballard, was shot and killed while out hunting with his grandson, adding another layer of heartbreak. 

These interconnected tragedies have exposed corruption and instilled fear in Bardstown, but the community remains resilient. Residents hold onto hope, united in their quest for justice for Officer Ellis, Kathy Netherland, Samantha Netherland, Crystal Rogers, and Tommy Ballard. Join us as we uncover the details, explore the impact, and seek to understand the enduring mystery that has come to define Bardstown.

Shonda Townsend

On July 4, 2010, Shonda Townsend spent a festive day with friends and family in Mineral Wells, Texas. After a cookout, swimming, and fireworks, she left to return to her home in Perrin, Texas, where she lived with her mother and 2-year-old son, Haiden. Shonda never made it home. Her 1997 Toyota Camry was found two days later, ransacked, in a rough part of Mineral Wells.

Despite extensive searches and interviews by police and private groups, Shonda remained missing. Over a year later, in October 2011, her remains were discovered. Dental records confirmed her identity, but the mystery of her disappearance and death remains unsolved.

This July marks 13 years since Shonda Townsend went missing. Join us as we delve into this tragic case and explore the unanswered questions surrounding her disappearance and death.