Episodes

It's Christmas Eve, 2008, and the Ortega family celebrated with family and friends. But a knock on the door, and a sinister Santa, would turn the family's celebration into a nightmare. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as the...

A 7-year-old girl disappears from her Paradise, Texas home on November 30th, 2022. As the community searches for the missing child, a FedEx driver becomes the main suspect. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they discuss br...

In the winter of 1992, the residents in the Ohio town of Dayton were preparing for Christmas. While many filled stockings and placed presents under the tree, a group of teens began a murderous rampage. Join Olivia Cornu and J...

A West Virginia woman was beaten to death in her home on November 25th, 2022. When police locate her husband, driving the victim's vehicle, he tells a tale of blind rage. This week, join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they d...

On September 22nd, 2006, 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was stabbed almost 30 times while house-sitting in her aunt and uncle's Idaho home. The teen was well-liked and had no enemies, so who would want to hurt her? And could ...

On February 14th, 2017, the bodies of Abigail “Abby” Williams and Liberty “Libby” German were discovered near the Monon High Bridge, just east of Delphi, Indiana. While police worked tirelessly, years passed without any movem...

On December 13th, 1990, Dallas police make a startling discovery. A woman is found almost nude and shot in the head. And, most alarming to authorities, the victim's eyeball's had been carefully removed. As more bodies continu...

In December 2020, ICU nurse Caitlyn Kaufman was found shot to death on the side of a Nashville interstate. Two men were arrested and charged after an anonymous tip was provided to the police. But the "why" behind Caitlyn's mu...

In August 2009, 16-year-old Ricky Flores went missing from a small town in Arizona. Could Flores' disappearance be linked to one man in the communities murder and another's disappearance? Who in the community could be committ...

On January 6th, 1982, Barbara Oberholtzer and Annette Schnee disappeared while hitchhiking separately. Oberholtzer's body was found the following day. Schnee's body was discovered 6 months later. Detectives worked tirelessly,...

It's 1993, and the body of a sex worker is found. The victim had been stabbed 65 times in a Minneapolis apartment. Detectives try their best, but the case goes cold. But in 2018, police learn that a suspect may have loaded th...

A woman in tells authorities that her late was father was a serial killer who claimed the lives of 70 victims. If the reports are true, he would be one of the most prolific killers in history. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conne...

When the bodies of two transient men are discovered on the railways of the Pacific Northwest in 1995, detectives fear they may be dealing with a serial killer. But with the rails stretching so far, would it be possible to cat...

A woman is awoken in the middle of the night only to find herself in the sight of a shotgun. Her husband chases the intruder away, narrowly avoiding tragedy. But is all that it seems to be? And will a dark secret reveal itsel...

When 24-year-old Rebekah Gay suddenly disappeared on Halloween, 2012, her family immediately knew something was wrong. Meanwhile, a local pastor asked his congregation to pray for Rebekah’s safe return. But is the pastor who ...

Katie Baunach had finally left her abusive husband, Ian. On September 29th, Katie dropped her children off at a friend's so she could retrieve some belongings from Ian's home. Katie was never seen again. When the police searc...

It's the spring of 1989 in southeastern Ohio. When a jogger is discovered gunned down on a country back road, What is normally a peaceful collection of counties is shocked. As more victims pile up, authorities scramble to cat...

Thank you for joining us for the very first episode of True Crime for the Short on Time! What would you do if you woke up to pounding at your door? Would you take in a stranger in hopes of saving their life? Join Olivia Cornu...

On December 1st, 1987 the bodies of Priscilla Gustafson and her two children, Abigail and William, by Andrew Gustafson and the local police. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the dan...

Introducing; Check the Locks Presents: True Crime for the Short on Time! Starting Wednesday, October 19th, join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they bring you even more truly terrifying, true crime cases. Breaking news, bite-...

Between 1995 and 1998, 30 women go missing in the Vancouver area. The victims are reported missing, but the police are slow to act. And at the center is a dingy trailer on a dilapidated pig farm. Join Olivia Cornu and John Co...

A serial killer takes the lives of at least 11 victims across the country with decades in between. Who could commit such horrendous crimes? And why don't we already know his name? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they div...

It's Valentine's Day 2007 in Macomb County, Michigan when Tara Lynn Grant is reported missing. According to her husband, Stephen Grant, he had not seen or heard from her since an argument they had five days prior. Could Tara,...

A local teenager posts an invite for a house party on social media. Nearly 60 kids attend, but none are aware of the grizzly events that took place just hours before. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into t...