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Hey everyone, hope you're all doing well!

Our latest video is now live:

"Is Momma Okay? Dad's Silence Said It All"
LINK HERE: https://youtu.be/cAqhTVNsOgo

This is one of the more heartbreaking cases I've come across in a while. A hardworking family's life is turned completely upside down by a bitter and ugly marital dispute. The bodycam footage is gripping, and the interrogation video is really something to see. More than anything, though, it's a deeply human story.

We also tried a couple new things with this one:

1. Interweaving court footage with the interrogation. I ran an early version past a small focus group, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. I'm excited to hear what you all think.

2. Bringing back the intro monologue. It's only about a minute long, but I realized I missed speaking directly to you before the story begins. These videos are made by a real person, and I genuinely enjoy connecting with our community.

Behind the scenes, this was one of the most challenging productions I've worked on. Tracking down the court records wasn't easy, there was a lot of profanity that needed careful editing, and we made the decision not to show the faces of several witnesses. They're young adults who were never charged or implicated in any crime, and protecting their privacy felt like the right thing to do.

As always, thank you for watching and for making this community what it is. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the new format in the comments, especially the courtroom/interrogation editing and the return of the intro monologue.

See you in the next one!

James

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Hello all. As promised, our latest video is now live. You can watch it here:

[https://youtu.be/P3-BNZBNHLQ]

This week, we examine the profoundly disturbing case of Joseph Voigt. It's a story many of us can relate to. A family working hard, just getting by, making sacrifices, and trying to build a better future for their son. Tragically, those hopes ended in unimaginable heartbreak.

Full disclosure, some portions of this case may be difficult to watch.

As always, thank you for your continued support. It allows us to keep producing thoroughly researched, documentary-style true crime content. We hope you find the video informative, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Best, James

1 week ago | [YT] | 153

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Hello everyone, just a quick message for those who aren't getting alerts. We have just dropped a new video, it's a disturbing case out of Michigan of a man who was stabbed in his sleep by his girlfriend.

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/9By23Dck77Q

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. I hope you find this one valuable.

Best, James

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 214

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A quick update on the Stephen Freeman/Gabriele Seitz case
[VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/KWaVklQx_f8]

This is exactly why we try to finish and publish videos before a scheduled sentencing date. Court dates, especially sentencing hearings, are notoriously unreliable and are frequently postponed.

At the end of the documentary, I mentioned that Stephen Freeman, who was convicted of brutally killing Gabriele Seitz and driving around with her body in the bed of her stolen pickup truck, was scheduled to appear in court July 10 for a Miller hearing. Because Freeman was 19 years old at the time of the murder, the court must determine whether he should receive life without parole or another lawful sentence.

Since the video was published, that hearing has been postponed.

The Macomb County Circuit Court docket now reads:

07/09/2026 – Criminal Sentencing (scheduled for 07/10/2026)
Result: ADJOURNED WITHOUT DATE
Sentencing date to be determined after the October 5, 2026 status conference.

The scheduled Miller hearing was also adjourned without date.

Of course, as soon as a new sentencing date is scheduled or a sentence is imposed I'll post an update here for you.


As always, thank you

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 192

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**CASE UPDATE: Attempted Murder Conspiracy**
LINK TO ORIGINAL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/rQE_yuh4waU

We wanted to share an important update on the case against Brandon Pirela and Arianna Gajra out of Lake County, Florida.

In April, 26-year-old Brandon Pirela was sentenced to 25 years after a jury found him guilty of Attempted First Degree Murder with a Firearm and Conspiracy to Commit Murder back in January.

Of course, 23-year-old Arianna Gajraj cooperated with the State and testified against Pirela at trial. She entered a plea in March and was sentenced to 3 years in prison [not a typo], followed by 6 years of probation for her role.

Thoughts?

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Hey folks! As we occasionally do, we are keeping this week's poll on the lighter side. We deal in heavy topics all week, so this is a way to keep our sanity.

You have been asked to name your Mount Rushmore of crime-series supporting characters. In your opinion, which of the roles below is an automatic first-ballot lock?

1 month ago | [YT] | 81

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Hello all, hope everyone is healthy and doing well. It's time for our weekly poll and this week we are looking at sentencing in criminal cases.

When the judge drops the hammer at the end of a trial, the public reaction is rarely unanimous. Some look at a sentence and see justice; others see a system missing the mark entirely. It makes you wonder what the system is actually trying to accomplish when the court adjourns.

Obviously, each applies to some degree, but in your opinion, what should be the primary purpose of sentencing in criminal cases? Do you think our current system leans too hard in one direction, or is it failing to balance all four?

1 month ago | [YT] | 66

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If you’re checking the feed for today’s drop, hold that thought.

We’re shifting the schedule.

To make sure every piece of evidence is dialed in and the final cut is exactly where it needs to be, I’m moving our weekly upload to the weekend. From here on out, new videos will drop on Saturdays at 11:00 AM.

Taking a couple of extra days guarantees a sharper, heavier deep dive when the weekend hits.

See you Saturday.

2 months ago | [YT] | 205

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Hey everyone! Hope you're all doing well. We're a day late on our usual Tuesday poll, but better late than never. Here's this week's question:

What is your primary motivation for consuming true crime?

2 months ago | [YT] | 120

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Quick heads up for anyone expecting our regular Wednesday drop, we switched things up this week and released it early on Monday! Didn't want anyone to miss it, so I'm dropping the link BELOWfor you 👇 Thanks as always for the support!

WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/ajGK30JWmXk

On a side note, curious to see how many people think what took place may have been accidental ...

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