Nightwatch Files
Covering solved cases only, Nightwatch Files is a podcast that delves deep into some of the most intriguing, mysterious, and chilling true crime stories from around the world. With its meticulous research and straightforward storytelling with a single host, the show presents each case with precision and respect, avoiding unnecessary banter or speculation. Nightwatch Files allows the facts to take center stage, unraveling complex investigations, unsolved mysteries, and infamous crimes with clarity and depth. Whether exploring lesser-known cases or revisiting infamous ones, it delivers a gripping, fact-driven narrative that leaves listeners informed and captivated.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2025
#24: Murder on the Cliff - The Hart Family Case
On March 26, 2018, emergency responders discovered the wreckage of an SUV at the bottom of a 100-foot cliff along California's Pacific Coast Highway. Inside were the bodies of two adults and three ch…
01:22:17 |
Sun 07 Sep 2025
#23: Betsy Faria: Murder, Deception, and an Unlikely Suspect
A chilling crime, a wrongful conviction, and secrets hidden in plain sight.
In December 2011, Betsy Faria was found murdered in her Missouri home. What followed was a case filled with shocking twists …
In December 2011, Betsy Faria was found murdered in her Missouri home. What followed was a case filled with shocking twists …
01:34:41 |
Sat 30 Aug 2025
#22: Murder at Loose Chippings: Death, Lies, and an International Manhunt
A brutal double homicide that spiraled into betrayal, confessions, and an international manhunt.
In the mid-1980s, a well-to-do couple were found savagely murdered inside their quiet Virginia home. B…
In the mid-1980s, a well-to-do couple were found savagely murdered inside their quiet Virginia home. B…
01:44:39 |
Sat 16 Aug 2025
#21: The Murder That Revealed a Daughter’s Secret Life
A life built on lies, a murder that shocked the world—uncover the truth behind one of the most disturbing family crimes in recent history.
A woman is found dead inside her home—stabbed multiple times,…
A woman is found dead inside her home—stabbed multiple times,…
01:19:31 |
Sat 02 Aug 2025
#20: The Mother and the Midnight Road - Shots in the Dark
"A mother’s story. A quiet road. And a truth no one wanted to hear."
May 1983 – Springfield, Oregon.
A red car pulls into the emergency bay of McKenzie-Willamette Hospital. Inside are three young child…
May 1983 – Springfield, Oregon.
A red car pulls into the emergency bay of McKenzie-Willamette Hospital. Inside are three young child…
01:05:27 |
Sat 12 Jul 2025
Before the Silence: A Message You’ll Want to Hear
An important message from show host Harper Finley.
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00:02:19 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
#19: The Mortician and the Widow: Trust, Control, and the Cost of Silence
Nothing seemed wrong—until someone opened the garage.
In a quiet East Texas town, an elderly woman vanished without explanation. Months passed. Her home sat undisturbed, her absence explained away—unt…
In a quiet East Texas town, an elderly woman vanished without explanation. Months passed. Her home sat undisturbed, her absence explained away—unt…
00:48:05 |
Sat 05 Jul 2025
#18: The Angel of Death on Silver Leopard Farm
She claimed God sent her to kill pedophiles. Two men ended up dead. This episode investigates the disturbing case of Sheila LaBarre — and the chilling belief system she used to justify murder.
A quiet…
A quiet…
00:59:42 |
Sat 28 Jun 2025
#17: Real Life Mean Girls - Screenshots, Secrets, and a Locked Bedroom Door
What happens when teenage loyalty turns into something else?
When 16-year-old Skylar Neese vanished from her West Virginia home in July 2012, police first suspected she had run away. But as days passe…
When 16-year-old Skylar Neese vanished from her West Virginia home in July 2012, police first suspected she had run away. But as days passe…
01:16:28 |
Sat 21 Jun 2025
#16: He Got Away With It. Until One Ominous Friday the 13th
He charmed, lied, and vanished into plain sight. Long before his face made front pages, there were warning signs—disturbing, violent, and ignored. This is the story of what was missed, and the darkne…
01:04:55 |
Sat 14 Jun 2025
#15: She Posted Every Day. Until She Didn’t. The Anastasia Grishman Story
Her fans thought she was taking a break. Her friends thought she was busy. But behind the silence, something had gone terribly wrong.
When Russian influencer Anastasia Grishman—known online as “grshmn…
When Russian influencer Anastasia Grishman—known online as “grshmn…
00:45:46 |
Sat 07 Jun 2025
#14: The Truckee Street Murders - A Fatal Mistake at 2:40 A.M.
Five lives lost in the dead of night. What looked like a targeted act was only the beginning of the real horror.
In August 2020, a fire tore through a home on Truckee Street in Denver’s Green Valley R…
In August 2020, a fire tore through a home on Truckee Street in Denver’s Green Valley R…
00:38:27 |
Sat 31 May 2025
#13: The Unnamed Passenger - Inside the 20-Year Search for Grateful Doe
An unidentified Grateful Dead fan. A fatal crash. A mystery that took 20 years to solve.
In June 1995, a fatal car crash on a quiet Virginia highway left behind two unidentified victims. One of them—a…
In June 1995, a fatal car crash on a quiet Virginia highway left behind two unidentified victims. One of them—a…
00:56:00 |
Sat 24 May 2025
Quick message from show host Harper Finley
Quick message from show host Harper Finley
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00:00:47 |
Thu 22 May 2025
#12: The Red Light Bandit: Crime, Dictatorship, and Silence
In pitch black, the eerie red beam of a flashlight meant one thing: he was already inside.
In this episode, we examine the true story of João Acácio Pereira da Costa — the man who would become known a…
In this episode, we examine the true story of João Acácio Pereira da Costa — the man who would become known a…
00:55:59 |
Fri 16 May 2025
#11: The Kill Code - A Bloody Attack Planned in a Chatroom
Dive into a harrowing tale of digital deception and hidden danger in this gripping true crime episode. When two strangers connect in an anonymous online chatroom, their seemingly harmless friendship …
00:36:50 |
Fri 09 May 2025
#10: Echoes in San Fernando - The Mother Who Hunted a Cartel
When her daughter was kidnapped by the notorious Zeta cartel, Mexican mother Miriam Rodríguez embarked on a relentless quest for justice. Armed with disguises, determination, and unwavering courage, …
01:23:04 |
Sat 03 May 2025
#09: Murder in the Family - The True Crime Story of a Music Legend
He was one of the most influential voices of a generation — a trailblazer in soul, funk, and R&B who redefined the sound of an era. With chart-topping hits and a voice that captured the struggles and…
01:08:31 |
Sat 19 Apr 2025
#08: High-Flying Betrayal - The Attempted Murder in the Skies
In this compelling episode, we explore the extraordinary survival of Victoria Cilliers, an experienced skydiver and army physiotherapist, who endured a 4,000-foot fall when both her main and reserve …
01:43:04 |
Sat 12 Apr 2025
#07: The Bain Family Murders - A Father’s Confession or a Son’s Setup?
In this episode, we explore the chilling true story of the Bain family murders — one of New Zealand’s most infamous and controversial criminal cases. On June 20, 1994, five members of the Bain family…
01:41:04 |
Sat 05 Apr 2025
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