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In November 2021, beloved Fairfield, Iowa, Spanish teacher Nohema Graber vanished during her routine walk in Chautauqua Park. Her body was found the next day, hidden under a tarp with signs of trauma. As investigators dug deeper, unsettling ties to students and school officials emerged, leaving the town to question who was responsible—and why.

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When a welfare check on Sherry Harlan led the Snohomish County police to her tattered and bloody apartment, they knew something much more sinister had happened. But an investigation would soon uncover a murder twisted up in pagan magic.

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It was just after Christmas in 2011, and 22-year-old college cheerleader Saleha Huuda was found dead and burning in a brush fire on the side of the Gainesville Raceway. As the police tried to figure out how this happy-go-lucky student was murdered, they uncovered a twisted story of lies and sex all revolving around one selfish person.

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On the morning of June 14, 2012, 31-year-old Adam Chase stormed out of his home in Stanley, NY, following a heated argument with his wife, Rose. Hours turned into days, and Adam seemed to vanish without a trace. When former deputy-turned-private investigator Rodney Miller caught wind of the case, his instincts led him to one major suspicion- which was the possibility that Adam Chase never left his home.

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21-year-old Lauren Kukla spent her life holding her family together - a Michigan household defined by chaos, addiction, and mental illness. Unlike her troubled siblings, Lauren had managed to stay grounded, becoming the caretaker and peacekeeper. While she was preoccupied with managing each crisis on the surface, the deeper issues went unnoticed. By the time Lauren realized what was happening, it was too late.

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After two years of delays, countless courtroom antics, and a trial that defied belief, the jury finally reaches a verdict. Bradley Yohn’s fate is sealed—but the surprises aren’t over yet. As Tina Lohman’s family delivers raw and heartbreaking impact statements, the judge hands down a sentence that stuns the courtroom. But even with justice served, the question lingers—why did this happen? And how does a family move forward from something so horrific? In this final episode, we reflect on the case, the failures that led to it, and the lessons we can all take away.

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After two years of delays and a chaotic defense, Bradley Yohn’s trial finally comes to a close. The prosecution delivers a powerful closing argument, reminding the jury of the horrific brutality Tina Lohman endured. Meanwhile, Bradley, in his final desperate attempt, leans into bizarre conspiracy theories, fake tears, and a closing statement so incoherent that it leaves the courtroom stunned. But as the jury deliberates, tension builds—hours pass with no decision. Could the unthinkable happen? Would justice slip through the cracks?

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When Bradley Yohn took the courtroom floor as his own attorney, chaos followed. His defense was a bizarre mix of conspiracy theories, absurd analogies, and outright victim-blaming—all in a desperate attempt to escape justice. But the true horror came when he was allowed to cross-examine Tina Lohman’s grieving family, forcing them to relive the nightmare in front of a jury. As the prosecution dismantled his arguments one by one, Bradley pulled a last-minute stunt that no one saw coming. Was there any chance this trial would end in his favor?

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After nearly two years of delays, legal maneuvers, and outright courtroom chaos, Bradley Yohn’s trial was finally underway. Prosecutors laid out a mountain of damning evidence—DNA, fingerprints, surveillance footage, and witness testimony—all pointing to one undeniable truth. But with no key witness to testify, could they convince the jury beyond a reasonable doubt? As the courtroom braced for impact, Bradley prepared to present his own defense—one that would leave everyone in shock.

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Bradley Yohn wasn’t just fighting for his freedom—he was determined to turn the courtroom into his own personal spectacle. As he fired his attorneys, hurled accusations, and pulled outrageous stunts, the trial process spiraled into a maddening, years-long delay. Meanwhile, Tina’s grieving family sat helplessly, forced to endure his shameless antics. But just as the trial was finally about to begin, Bradley made one last shocking move that sent the entire case into chaos. Would justice for Tina ever come?

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Tina Lohman survived the unimaginable—but just weeks later, she was gone. As her family mourned, prosecutors faced an uphill battle: without Tina’s testimony, could they still convict her attackers? Meanwhile, shocking revelations emerge—one of the suspects should never have been free in the first place. A catastrophic clerical error set a dangerous predator loose, leading to the horror that ended Tina’s life. And in a devastating blow, prosecutors reveal that despite everything, murder charges would never be filed. Was justice slipping away?

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With Tina’s attackers in custody, it seemed like justice was finally within reach. But just weeks after the brutal assault, a devastating twist changed everything—Tina Lohman was dead. As her grieving family struggled to process their loss, prosecutors faced an even greater challenge: without Tina as a witness, could they still hold her attackers accountable? In this episode, we uncover the shocking turn of events that threatened to derail the case and explore the chilling question—would the monsters who destroyed Tina’s life walk free?

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The nightmare wasn’t over. As Tina Lohman fought to survive the horrific assault in her own home, her attackers fled into the night—leaving behind only terror and destruction. But Tina had one last trick up her sleeve. In this episode, we follow the race against time as law enforcement tracks down the two monsters responsible for this unthinkable crime. Surveillance footage, a shocking description, and a critical mistake by the perpetrators bring the manhunt to a dramatic turning point. Justice is within reach—but will it slip away?

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Stranded on the side of the road, 77-year-old Tina Lohman thought she was being helped—but instead, she was abducted. What followed was a night of unimaginable horror. As Tina's husband arrived home, he found their house ransacked, the door kicked in, and his wife on the floor—crying, bleeding, and whispering a chilling truth: They raped me. In this episode, we uncover the terrifying ordeal Tina endured, the calculated cruelty of her attackers, and her desperate attempt to survive.

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On a cold December night in 2021, 77-year-old Tina Lohman was rushed to the hospital, her life slipping away. Her family was devastated—but also suspicious. Tina was strong, healthy, and full of life just days before. What happened? As they gathered by her bedside, a dark truth began to emerge: Tina’s death was no accident. It was the horrifying culmination of an unimaginable crime—one that shattered her family and set them on a relentless quest for justice. This is the story of a small town, a loving grandmother, and a nightmare that no one saw coming.

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On May 8th, 2008, an intruder entered the home of 53-year-old Thomas Randolph and his wife Sharon. The masked man waited until the couple arrived home from date night in downtown Las Vegas, and shot Sharon in the head as soon as she walked through the door. When Thomas discovered the grisly scene, he shot the intruder. This case was much more complicated than anyone bargained for. 16 years later, it’s still ongoing.