In June 2019, 19-year-old Cynthia "CeeCee" Hoffman of Anchorage, Alaska, was brutally murdered in a crime fueled by online manipulation. She was lured to Thunderbird Falls under the guise of a hiking trip by her so-called friend, Denali Brehmer, and others. Once there, Hoffman was bound with duct tape and shot execution-style before being pushed into a river. Authorities quickly uncovered the shocking motive behind the murder when they traced digital communications . The case exposed the dangers of online deception and how easily individuals can be manipulated into committing heinous acts.

In this gripping episode, we delve into the tragic and horrifying case of Bobbie Jo Stinnett, a young mother-to-be whose life was stolen in a shocking act of violence. On a quiet December day in 2004, the small town of Skidmore, Missouri, became the epicenter of a crime that stunned the nation. Bobbie Jo, eight months pregnant and full of hope for the future, fell victim to a calculated and gruesome plan orchestrated by Lisa Montgomery, a woman with a web of lies and a dark agenda.

MENTAL HEALTH:

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support/resources, please reach out to SAMHSA at 800-662-HELP. Or contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. There are supportive people who love you and will help you through this.

Madeline Kingsbury, a vibrant 26-year-old mother of two, vanished without a trace in March 2023, leaving her family and community in shock and placed a spotlight on her former partner, Adam Fravel. This story is about a missing mother—but also a call to confront the realities of domestic abuse and its devastating consequences.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT:

If you or someone you know is in need of support please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline for free, confidential help. Available 24/7, their trained advocates offer guidance, resources, and a listening ear. You can also call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), or chat. You don’t have to face this alone—support is just a call or click away.

MENTAL HEALTH:

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support/resources, please reach out to SAMHSA at 800-662-HELP. Or contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. There are supportive people who love you and will help you through this. Remember, you are very loved.