Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast
Twisted true crime tales of dark deeds and despicable people. New episodes every Thursday. Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 251
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ep. 87- The Murder of Pamela Wolosz and Attempted Murder of Lydia Holmes
In January 2017, 12-year-old Ezekiel "Zeke" Holmes attacked his mother Pamela Wolosz and his sister Lydia Holmes with a knife in their comfortable home in Ashland, Oregon, ending his mo…
Ep. 86- The UT Stabbing Attack and Murder of Harrison Brown
In May 2017, Kendrex White approached a group of fellow University of Texas students, carrying a large Bowie knife. He stabbed four students, killing Harrison Brown. The reason behind t…
Ep. 85-That is Not the Devil, and You Are Not an Exorcist: The Murder of Geneva Gomez
In August 2016, Geneva Gomez went to stay with her mother after a breakup. Two days later, her ex-boyfriend found her splayed out on her mother’s floor, as though she’d been crucified. …
Ep. 84-Senseless Loss: The Murder of Roylynn “Lynn” Rides Horse
In April 2016, Roylynn “Lynn” Rides Horse went to a saloon with her boyfriend Eric. The morning after, a rancher found her clinging to life on the side of the road on the outskirts of t…
Ep.83 - Invaded: The Murder of Kimberly Cates and Attempted Murder of Jaimie Cates
In October 2009, Kimberly Cates and her daughter Jaimie were sleeping peacefully in the master bedroom of their family’s remote New Hampshire home. At around 4:00 a.m., four teen boys c…
Lost Girl: The Murder of Louise Smith
In May 2020, the English city of Havant was under COVID-19 lockdown, and 16-year-old Louise Smith had just moved into a 1-bedroom flat shared by her aunt and uncle. The past few years h…
Ep. 81 - Never Coming Home: The Murders of Bart and Krista Halderson
On July 7, 2021, 23-year-old Chandler Halderson reported his parents Bart and Krista Halderson missing. The next day, police recovered part of their remains. Something horrible had happ…
Three Weeks of Hope & Horror: The Murders of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez and Yovani Yadiel Lopez
In 2019, 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez left school to pick up some free baby clothes before picking up her son from daycare. Marlen was weeks from delivering her second baby with her h…
Ep. 79 - A Disturbed Mind: The Deranged Murder of James Garcia
In June 2021, 51-year-old James Garcia, whose nickname was Rabbit, was in Apodaca Park in Las Cruces, New Mexico. There, he encountered 25-year-old Joel Arciniega-Saenz, who believed a …
Ep. 78 - Sunrise Stabbing: Pearl Moen’s Attack on Katie
On November 14, 2015, 23-year-old Katie lay on a blanket outside an Austin, TX apartment complex watching the sunrise. When she closed her eyes for a moment, 17-year-old Pearl Moen crep…
Ep. 77 - Twisted Deceit: The Torture and Murder of Eric Torrez
In July 2017, Eric Torrez went to San Angelo, Texas for a job. He never returned. His ex and her new husband conspired with three others to carry out a diabolical plan to get Eric's dau…
Ep. 76 - Traces of Justice: The Murder of Karina Anne Vetrano and Conviction of Chanel Lewis
In August 2016, Karina Vetrano went on a run in a park near her home in Queens, New York. She never returned. Six months later, police announced they had their killer. But many believe …
Ep. 75 - The Careaga Family Murders: Christale Careaga, Johnny Careaga, Johnathon Higgins, and Hunter Schaap
In January 2017, 16-year-old Hunter Schaap called 911 and told the dispatcher he and his family members Christale Careaga and Johnathon Higgins were dying. Two days later, authorities f…
Ep. 74 - The Disappearance and Murder of Kristen Marti
In January 2018, 26-year-old Kristen Martin met up with a client on a scenic canyon roadway. That night, she disappeared. After months of searching, authorities made a horrific discover…
Ep. 73 - Life for a Life: The Murders of Jayden Ugwuh, Montell Ross, and Jayson Ugwuh & The Vengeance of Tityana Coppage
On August 13, 2016, someone shot into the Ugwuh family home, killing 9-year-old Jayden Ugwuh and his 8-year-old cousin Montell Ross. While the family still awaited justice, 16-year-ol…
Ep. 72 - Belly of the Basement: Marti Hill's Epic Survival
On September 8, 2010, Marti Hill was about to leave for work when she heard someone at her door. For most of that morning, Marti lay in her basement in a pool of blood. When Marti didn…
Ep. 71 - You Are Not Going to Kill Me in My Own House: Susan Walters is a Badass
September 2006 marked a new chapter for 51-year-old Susan Walters, known as Susan Kuhnhausen at the time. Susan, an emergency room nurse, had just made the decision to divorce her toxic…
Feed Takeover: Dead On: A True Crime Podcast | Episode 39 | Whistleblower. Enigma. Sallie-Anne Huckstepp.
Hey Bad Acts listeners! Danielle's mother passed away on New Year's Eve, so we need another week before we resume regular episodes. We're sharing this episode from one of our sister pod…
Ep. 70 - What's Wrong With Todd?: The Moon Christmas Murders
On Christmas 2017, Donald Moon, Sr. and Joyce Moon were at the home they shared with their youngest son, Todd Moon, and their 8-year-old twin grandchildren. That afternoon, the Moons' …
Ep. 69 - Last Christmas: The Murder of Tricia McCauley
On Christmas Day 2016, Tricia McCauley left her home to attend a friend's Christmas party but never arrived. The next day, a dogwalker spotted her missing vehicle, leading police right …